Jobs at Goal Uganda- Food Security Extension Assistant

GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organisation working in Uganda. Our mandate is to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are able to exercise their fundamental rights and meet their basic needs. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy. Goal reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.

GOAL OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER BENEFITS, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE & DEPENDANTS.

GOAL is currently recruiting for the following positions based in Pader and Abim:

Food Security Extension Assistant - Abim

This position will assist the Food Security Extension Officer in the implementation of the Abim Food Security Project. Specifically the position will be responsible for supporting the community agricultural extension volunteers in their work.

Requirements (Essential)
• Diploma or certificate in Agriculture or its equivalent
• At least 2 years experience of extension work in food security programming and other agricultural related activities in an emergency/crisis recovery situation.
• Basic knowledge of VSLA concepts, principles and methodology.
• Good communication skills including good spoken and written English. Good computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and Word.
• Willing to live in a remote location.

Desirable

• Knowledge of facilitating farmer field schools will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in the local Itur Language.
• Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid riding licence.


Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer), and daytime contact number by 15th July 2011. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not heard from GOAL by 29th July 2011, count yourself unsuccessful. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to:

The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator, GOAL Uganda, P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, next to DED or email to: vacancies@goaluganda.com