Job Advertisement: Senior Market System Analysts 

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Program: USDA Food for Progress (FFPr) – Partnership for Productivity (P4P)

Organization: Global Communities

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The Global Communities Food for Progress (FFPr), Partnership for Productivity (P4P) in Ethiopia, is sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). This five-year initiative, titled Partnership for Prosperity: Strengthening the Livestock Value Chain in Ethiopia to Boost U.S. Exports, is focused on enhancing Ethiopia's livestock value chain. The program aims to make the sector more productive, resilient, and profitable, thereby driving economic growth in the country.

P4P utilizes five integrated interventions, each developed in collaboration with both US and Ethiopian private sector stakeholders. These interventions are as follows:

1. Increase Use of Improved Agricultural Techniques and Technologies: Promote the adoption of advanced methods and technologies to enhance agricultural productivity.

2. Increase Availability of Quality Inputs: Ensure Ethiopian farmers have access to high-quality agricultural inputs necessary for livestock production.

3. Trade Promotion: Support efforts to improve trade opportunities within the livestock value chain.

4. Increase Access to Finance and Risk Management: Expand financial resources and risk management tools available to livestock producers.

5. Policy and Advocacy: Together, P4P interventions will create and expand market access for U.S. livestock production inputs and technologies needed by Ethiopian farmers.

Are you passionate about transforming market systems and building strong public-private partnerships that deliver sustainable impact? We are seeking a Senior Market Systems Analyst to lead the implementation of market systems development initiatives.  Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, you will work closely with public and private stakeholders to identify opportunities, address constraints, and promote inclusive, competitive, and sustainable market growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market systems analysis to identify key trends, constraints, risks, and opportunities in target markets, and use findings to inform the design and implementation of Market Systems Development (MSD) strategies.

• Design and deliver training and capacity-building activities for private sector partners, local entrepreneurs, service providers, and organizations to strengthen market development, business operations, and long-term sustainability.

• Build, strengthen, and maintain effective working relationships with private sector stakeholders, including producers, traders, processors, input suppliers, and financial institutions, to ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Actively facilitate market linkages between local businesses, producer groups, entrepreneurs, and market actors such as buyers, suppliers, investors, and service providers to improve market access and expand business opportunities.

• Lead efforts to link buyers and sellers, particularly livestock businesses, within the target areas to improve trade volumes, efficiency, and commercial relationships.

• Identify opportunities for sales of diversified livestock products in high-value domestic and export markets, raise awareness of market requirements among sellers, and facilitate access to these markets.

• Support service providers and market actors to understand and meet buyer specifications, successfully fulfill orders, and secure repeat business relationships.

• Prepare high-quality, accurate, and timely reports on market systems analysis, program progress, market linkages, and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making and learning.

• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of market system development activities, track progress and results, measure impact, and adapt strategies to improve program effectiveness.

• Develop detailed work plans for market linkage and MSD activities and ensure implementation is timely, results-oriented, and within approved budgets.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with project partners, donors, government institutions, and other stakeholders, and represent the organization in relevant coordination platforms and meetings.

• Represent the P4P program in market and trade events, networks, and multi-stakeholder platforms, serving as the primary point of contact in all relevant external engagements.

• Summarize key market analysis results and submit a brief report that can help as a input for policy reform and directions 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team making a tangible difference in Ethiopia’s agricultural sector.

• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to innovative, evidence-based policy solutions.

• Enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Global Communities is committed to being an equal opportunity employer- It is the policy of Global Communities to ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors, except where otherwise required or permitted by law.

Job Requirements

• Advanced degree (MSc and above) in Economics, Agribusiness, business administration, or similar field

• At least 10 years of professional experience and at least five years of progressively responsible management experience in market systems, agribusiness, agricultural marketing, or SME development

• Experience in export development, including track record of facilitating export deals

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and independently

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as experience supervising others

• Fluency in English is required

How To Apply

Interested applicants who meet the qualifications should send their application letter and Curriculum Vitae through THIS LINK