Programme Officer (MARKUP II), DCP/OA (Temporary), P3

The Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II) is funded by the European Union (EU) and runs from 2023-2027. With a view to contribute to economic development in the East African Community (EAC) through increased sustainable intra-African and EU-Africa trade, MARKUP II has been designed to improve livelihoods, employment, export competitiveness for MSMEs and economic growth in Africa through supporting the development and strengthening of key export-oriented priority value chains with high potential. The programme will cover activities in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda through the provisions of partnerships with national, regional and international institutions. The outputs expected from this job are:

• Supporting MARKUP II’s programme management and coordination including at country and sector levels.
• Supporting the achievement of targets set for implementation through monitoring work plans and budgets, ensuring project quality assurance, and supervision of consultants.