Market Systems Advisor

About the role

The USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program is seeking a Market Systems Advisor to be based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The advisor will support ATI’s mission to boost trade and investment by fostering private‑sector partnerships in the agricultural sector.

Key responsibilities

• Represent ATI in the Reinforcing Resilience Markets (RRM) Buy‑In Activity and serve as the primary point of contact with local stakeholders.
• Identify and negotiate partnerships with SME associations, smallholder farmer groups, and other private‑sector actors.
• Coordinate communications between USAID DRC, ATI, and key agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical and management support for buy‑in activities, ensuring alignment with contract objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities, reporting progress and outcomes to USAID and ATI leadership.

Required profile

• Based in the DRC with fluency in English and French.
• Strong network of private‑sector contacts in the agricultural sector.
• Experience working with SMEs, smallholder farmer associations, and trade promotion agencies.
• Proven ability to manage partnerships and deliver results in a development context.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship USAID program supporting Africa’s trade and investment agenda.
• Collaboration with international development experts and local market actors.