Local Government Officer Job Vacancy at One Acre Fund (1AF)

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Organisation: One Acre
Fund (1AF)
Duty Station: Kamuli, Uganda
Reports to: East Africa
Policy Manager
About 1AF:
One Acre Fund (1AF) is an
agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi that is innovating a
new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 1AF invests
in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with
a “market bundle” that includes training, finance, seed and
fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we
weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm
income per acre. We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve
over 137,000 farm families with more than 1,600 full-time staff worldwide.
About
Project:
Starting with the 2014 planting, One Acre Fund is undergoing a trial program in
Uganda based in Kamuli. If successful, we expect that this trial will develop
into a full country operation in subsequent years.
Job
Summary: The Local government
officer will serve as a point of contact for local Ministry of Agriculture,
NAADS and other government officials; an administrator for quarterly reports to
government; and a resource for managing risks and other issues involving
government officials. S/he would begin engaging with local government through meetings
and forums at the district level, and develop relationships that support the
field activities of One Acre Fund.
Candidates should demonstrate
a strong understanding of local government structures, have an interest in
agriculture, be prepared to travel regularly, and be an effective communicator.
The role requires someone with IT skills and an undergraduate degree.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Establish
    regular contact with officials at the district, county, sub-county, parish
    and village levels, and maintain a positive relationship on behalf of One
    Acre Fund
  • Help
    to compile data and develop quarterly reports on 1AF operations in each
    district, and deliver them to government officials
  • Track
    risks and issues emanating from officials that affect 1AF’s operations and
    coordinate resolutions
  • Report
    back to operations staff on local government relations, including
    risk/issue reporting
  • Engage
    continuously with the operations team to remain informed of the latest
    program developments
  • Maintain
    key local government official contacts database and track interactions
  • Be
    a resource on, and point of contact for, the Ministry of Agriculture and
    other national government organizations
  • Plan
    and execute 1AF involvement in district shows and agricultural sector
    functions, including by giving presentations
  • Host
    local and national stakeholders for regular field visits
  • Help
    with various tasks and projects where needed including research and
    analysis of specific topics, programs and government policies
If you have skills and
experience in these areas please highlight them on your cover letter and
resume.
One Acre Fund invests in
building management and leadership capacity. We provide constant, actionable
feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and regular career reviews. We
also have regular one-on-one meetings where we listen to and discuss career
goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be
passionate about.
Qualifications, Skills
and Experience:
We are seeking
professionals with a minimum two years of work experience, some of which will
have been in or with government institutions. S/he will demonstrate a long-term
passion for agricultural development in Uganda and will be familiar with the
challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Kamuli district and Eastern Uganda.
We are looking for extraordinary candidates who are organized and proactive. Please
only apply if you fit these criteria:
  • The
    applicant should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognized
    academic institution
  • At
    least two years work experience in a demanding professional environment
    such as government, business or NGO
  • Demonstrated
    computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
  • Strong
    written and oral communicator with good attention to detail
  • A
    willingness to commit to living in Kamuli for a long-term position
  • Proven
    ability to set and meet targets
  • Fluent
    in English, Lusoga and Luganda
  • Passionate
    about serving smallholder farmers
  • Leadership
    and management experience at work or outside of work preferred
Please highlight the
following skills if you have them:
  • Experience
    working in agriculture and/or rural development
  • Experience
    in dealing with government officials at local and national levels
  • Experience
    in producing neat and timely reports for internal and external audiences
  • Experience
    in communications across project teams, including coordination of meetings
    and memos
Compensation: Competitive salary with performance-based
incentives
Benefits: National health insurance, airtime and
small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant
feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an equal
opportunity employer.
How
to Apply:
Please send your Email applications
with a cover letter and resume only to local.government.uganda@oneacrefund.org
(Subject line: Local Government Officer + the place you heard of the position)
and include salary expectations.
NB:
Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.
Deadline: Friday, 10th
January, 2013

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