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In particular, the Agriculture Specialist will:

• Lead activities as core team member, both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring quality in all stages of the project cycle;

• Serve as an advisor to colleagues who are themselves Task Team Leaders, providing them with advice and support;

• Work with the Sector Leader and staff of the Agriculture and Food GP and other GPs to identify opportunities for addressing agricultural issues in Uganda as part of the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework, country policy dialogue, sector investment operations, budget support operations, and other multi-sectoral projects;

• Identify innovative opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural and food sector, including bringing in experience from other countries;

• Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession. Lead or participate in strategic analytical work in Uganda and/or on a sub-regional level, and work with teams engaged in analytical work relevant to the Agriculture and Food GP’s work program in Uganda;

• Represent the World Bank in fora involving the community of development partners. Provide support, either explicit or implicit, to the work of the development partners in the sector;

• As necessary, represent the World Bank and the Agriculture and Food GP’s management at events with sectoral focus that take place in country and in the region;

• Develop strong client relations and partnerships, including with the International Finance Corporation, on operational matters and policy dialogue;

• Work with other Global Practices in representing Uganda specific issues in regional and corporate strategies;

• Maintain a high level and quality of engagement and dialogue with key stakeholders, including government, civil society, private sector and research/academic community on strategic and policy issues concerning agriculture and food security in Uganda.