FIELD OFFICER Jobs (TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

Job Title: FIELD OFFICER (TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
Location:       Kyangwali and Kiryandongo
Supervisor:   Project Manager
Liaises with: Enterprise and Market Development Officer, Veterinary Officer, Public Health Officer, Counsellors and other Program Staff.
Supervises:    Community Based Extension Workers
Job Summary: To ensure smooth implementation of the livelihood and agricultural interventions for the Programme for Enhancing Local Capacities for self-reliance of Congolese, Rwandese, Somali Refugees plus surrounding host communities (Livelihoods Project) in South Western Uganda to maximize project outcomes

Duties & Responsibilities
·        Coordinate project activities in liaison with the Project Manager in the respective district of operation.
·        Form farmer groups and train the lead farmers in improved and appropriate agricultural techniques and Livestock management and care.
·        Supervise farmers in conduct training of other members of their respective farming groups and nurture participatory learning.
·        Monitor and provide technical support to Village savings and Loan associations
·        Supervise training of VSLA members on business and marketing skills
·        Monitor compliance in the implementation of project activities to the project document, within the EU set guidelines and in accordance with AAH I Uganda’s regulations.
·        Contribute to the management of biodiversity and ecosystem services through an ecosystem approach.
·        Participate in proposal writing through provision of technical documents and studies related to sustainable crop production, intensification and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity.
·        Contribute to the provision of technical advice and preparation of technical documentation related to agriculture and environment at local and District and Sub County levels.
·        Carry out environmental monitoring and conduct an analysis and interpretation of results, preparation of reports and maintenance of records.
·        Liaise with appropriate officers in the government agencies, local authorities, and other implementing partners in respect of environment issues
·        Research potential funding sources to support environment and Agriculture interventions and support in the preparation of proposals.
·        Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with all parties working on Agriculture and Environment interventions.
·        Identify and liaise with a range of local and national stakeholders to secure community partners to support initiatives that increase crop production
·        Monitor and evaluate the project activities to ascertain quality and impact
·        Prepare and submit periodic reports to the Project Manager for collation and submission as a single programme report
·        As a member of the senior programme team, attend programme meetings with input from the Agricultural and Environment sector
·        Review job descriptions, appraise project staff and support the work of project team namely CBEW.
·        Write up accurate and timely reports pertaining to all planned activities in the required format and submit to the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications and Skills

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      A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agro forestry or a related qualification from a recognized institution.
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      A certificate in project management, an added advantage.
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      At least two years’ experience in similar.

Skills and Competencies Required

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      Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
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      A good command of both written and spoken English
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      Patient, understanding and of a pleasant character
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      Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office
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      Excellent People Management skills
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      Able to capacity build and develop others
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      Ability to mobilize different audiences and communities
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      Commitment to the organizational values
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      Must be willing to live and work in rural areas and demonstrate resilience to work in hardship & multi-cultural conditions.
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      Must be computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, Power-point and other programs.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications together with an updated Curriculum Vita with at least three suitable referees with their email/telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager, AAH International, Uganda to any of the following addresses: -
(1) Email: recruitug@actionafricahelp.org Please do not attach certificates to email copies of CVs!
(2) AAH I Office in Adjumani Located at Minia Village in Adjumani Town.
(3) Kyangwali Refugee Settlement Program Office located at Kasonga in Kyangwali Sub County.