Jobs at Lutheran World Federation in Uganda- Field Workers

Job Title: Field Extension Workers (Agriculture & Environment 3 Positions)

Duty Station: Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement

Essential Job functions:

    Works with the Project Officer to initiate and coordinate the planning and implementation of the aggro-forestry project activities in liaison with other sections;
    In conjunction with the Project Officer, liaises with and works in cooperation with the relevant local authorities, local community leaders, relevant civil society and non-governmental organisations, collaborating/implementing partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate in order to achieve the aggro-forestry project objectives, and facilitate project implementation;
    Collects and compiles on a regular basis field data on ago-forestry project activities carried out, and undertakes impact assessments using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the project assistance;
    Regularly visits all beneficiaries and beneficiary sites where agro-forestry project activities are undertaken, checks on progress and offers technical support as directed by the Project Officer in line with the project objectives;
    Promotes the active participation of local community leadership structures, beneficiaries and intermediaries in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agro-forestry project activities as required;
    Ensures sensitivity to the crosscutting issues during implementation of the agro-forestry project as stipulated in the country program’s strategic direction;
    Supervises and supports local community leadership structures at the sub-county level for the effective implementation of agro-forestry project field activities;
    Assists the Project Officer to prepare periodical work plans and progress/status reports on agro-forestry project activities and achievements in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents;
    Performs any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Project Officer, the Project Manager, or his/her designate.

Education, Knowledge & Experience

    Degree or Diploma in Agriculture with at least 2 years experience Candidates;
    Diploma and extensive relevant experience may be considered;
    Highly developed team working, Monitoring and evaluation, communication and interpersonal skills;
    Excellent record keeping and analytical skills;


How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic documents/transcripts, names and contact details of three referees to the undersigned.

Hand delivered applications can also be sent to our Offices in Kampala. Please indicate the position you have applied for on the top of the parcel addressed to:

The Administrator/ Human Resource Program Officer
Lutheran World Federation
Plot 1401, Ggaba, Road next to Quality Hill
P. O. Box 5827 Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline for receiving applications is Friday, January 18th  2013

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview
    LWF is an equal-opportunity employer
    Women possessing the above requirements are encouraged to apply



Deadline: 18th January 2013