Market System Development (MSD) Specialist

Multi-dimensional Action for Development (MADE Nepal) is working as a co-facilitator/ sub-contractorof the Nepal Agricultural Market Development Programme (NAMDP; branded as Sahaj) for the design and implementation of MSD interventions (Market System Development) in the Maize sector. We invite applications from committed and experienced Nepali citizens for the following position:

Position: Market System Development (MSD) Specialist-1

Duty Station: MADE Nepal Office, Kupondole, Lalitpur

Reports to: Programme Director

PURPOSE

This position, under the general direction of the Programme Director and the NAMDP-Sahaj Sector team, will be responsible for the analysis of systemic constraints and opportunities in selected sub-sectors/cross-sectors, district-clusters, and agriculture market systems, as well as for the design and implementation of interventions in the selected sub-sectors/ cross-sectors. [70% of time dedicated to MSD intervention design and implementation (including GESI) and 30% to Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) and communication tasks]

Essential functions and responsibilities 

• Analysis of systemic constraints and opportunities in selected sub-sectors/cross-sectors in Nepal and in specific districts and clusters; analysis of overall market systems of specific agriculture sub-sectors/cross-sectors.
• Contribution to developing and re-visiting sectors/cross-sectors strategies and design and implementation of activities in accordance with the relevant strategies.
• Day to day implementation and supervision of intervention activities, ensuring quality of implementation and, if needed, recommending changes in intervention design or modality to improve the outcome of the interventions.
• Conducting regular field visits to ensure proper implementation and monitoring of activities.
• Remaining aware of developments in the relevant sectors/ cross-sectors.
• Exploring opportunities to work with relevant private sector companies and industry associations, Government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders as per sector strategies.
• Contribution to all relevant Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM) processes; using MRM as a tool to improve interventions and strategies and proving results.
• Ensuring quality of interventions and impact (during and post intervention phase monitoring). 
• Preparing and/or contributing to relevant documentation for MRM and participating in DCED audits.
• Incorporating Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) in sector strategies and interventions following GESI guideline of NAMDP; contribution to mainstreaming GESI.
• Preparing outputs from the team in accordance with communication guidelines and needs from Sahaj.
• Preparing and/or contributing to periodic progress reports for relevant sectors/cross-sectors 
• Maintaining professional working relationships with partners (Sahaj team and intervention partners).
• Playing an important role in the teams (Sahaj sector and MRM team and the co-facilitator team) as a team player 
• Contributing to a harmonious work environment. 

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Most important criteria: A minimum of two years’ work experience in the field of market systems development (MSD/M4P)
• Desired/ additional criteria: Experience in agriculture value chain development with a private sector development focus.
• Bachelor or higher degree in relevant field. (degree in Business and/or Economics orAgri-Businesses preferred)

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Management, Economics, Agri-business or Development studies; with at least 2 years work experience in the field of market systems development(MSD/M4P) in any sector, and/or value chain development with a private sector development focus.

To Apply: Submit current CV with Expression of Interest to: MADE Nepal Head Office, Bharatpur,Chitwan, or Email to: vacancy.madenepal@gmail.com before 16 April 2018.

Information: Detailed TOR can be obtained through our website www.madenepal.org.  Only short-listed candidates will be called for the selection process. MADE Nepal shall not entertain any phone enquiries or other such solicitations for these positions.

MADE Nepal promotes workforce diversity and applies positive discrimination to candidates from discriminated groups (women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai and other minority communities).