Senior Market Linkage Officer
Nove Onlus
- Kabul
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Market Assessment and Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive market assessments to identify potential opportunities for beneficiaries.
- Analyze market trends, demand for products, and competitive landscape to inform training and support.
- Develop Market Linkages:
- Establish partnerships with local businesses, cooperatives and markets to create opportunities for beneficiaries.
- Facilitate connections between beneficiaries and potential buyers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Capacity Building:
- Provide training and support to beneficiaries on effective marketing strategies, pricing and negotiation skills.
- Organize workshops and information sessions to enhance beneficiaries' understanding of market dynamics.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop and implement monitoring tools to assess the effectiveness of market linkage initiatives.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the impact of market linkages on beneficiaries income and business sustainability.
- Reporting:
- Work closely with other project staff, including trainers and mentors, to ensure a cohesive approach to beneficiary support.
- Engage with local authorities and community leaders to promote project visibility and support.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in market development, business support or related fields, preferably in handicrafts and women focused projects or similar contexts.
- Strong understanding of market dynamics and entrepreneurship.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to the Afghan context.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.