Job Title: Field Officers
Organization: Hanns
R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
Duty Station: Luwero,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Field
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
About Hanns:
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung
Africa is a foundation focusing on sustainable agricultural development,
specifically supporting smallholder coffee farmers. With its projects it aims
to improve their livelihoods by enhancing their productivity, competitiveness
and participation in the value chain. Activities focus on the implementation of
extension systems, on the development of farmer organizations, and on the
establishment of efficient market linkages and access to important support
services. As an implementer under the “Global Climate Change Alliance
(GCCA) — Uganda: Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change” funded by the
European Union and coordinated by the FAO, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
wishes to recruit the following highly motivated experts. All the positions
will be based in the greater Luwero area.
Africa is a foundation focusing on sustainable agricultural development,
specifically supporting smallholder coffee farmers. With its projects it aims
to improve their livelihoods by enhancing their productivity, competitiveness
and participation in the value chain. Activities focus on the implementation of
extension systems, on the development of farmer organizations, and on the
establishment of efficient market linkages and access to important support
services. As an implementer under the “Global Climate Change Alliance
(GCCA) — Uganda: Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change” funded by the
European Union and coordinated by the FAO, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
wishes to recruit the following highly motivated experts. All the positions
will be based in the greater Luwero area.
Job Summary: The Field Officer will be responsible for
implementing Recruitment an effective agricultural extension system for
enhancing the capacity of smallholder farmers to adapt to the effects of
climate change on their coffee production. The Field Officers will also
collaborate with agricultural/ climate change research organizations in
conducting studies and in implementing trials of adaptation practices.
implementing Recruitment an effective agricultural extension system for
enhancing the capacity of smallholder farmers to adapt to the effects of
climate change on their coffee production. The Field Officers will also
collaborate with agricultural/ climate change research organizations in
conducting studies and in implementing trials of adaptation practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate should have an agricultural or related field
qualification at Degree level and be computer literate. - Possess at least five (5) years of experience in extension work in
rural locations. - He / She should be an expert in sustainable coffee farming systems
with a strong background in environmental and soil/ water conservation practices - Possess a valid license to ride a motorbike.
How to Apply:
All possible candidates
should send their applications with letters, detailed CVs, and the names and
contacts of three professional referees should preferably be submitted by
e-mail to [email protected].
If hand delivered please deliver to Harms R. Neumann Stiftung Africa on 7th
Street, Plot 44/50, Industrial Area, Kampala. Uganda
should send their applications with letters, detailed CVs, and the names and
contacts of three professional referees should preferably be submitted by
e-mail to [email protected].
If hand delivered please deliver to Harms R. Neumann Stiftung Africa on 7th
Street, Plot 44/50, Industrial Area, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 2nd October 2013
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