Organisation: African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services
(AFAAS)
(AFAAS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: Ref: AFAAS /Prog/PO/ 2014-09
Ref: Ref: AFAAS /Prog/PO/ 2014-09
Reports to: Executive Director
About AFAAS:
The African Forum for Agricultural
Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the umbrella organisation for Agricultural
Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) in Africa. Its objective is to create
efficient, effective and synergistic linkages and partnerships between AEAS of
member countries to improve the delivery of these services to farmers. It
operates within the framework of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development
Programme (CAADP), specifically CAADP Pillar IV which has the objective of
enhancing the livelihoods of African farmers and pastoralists. The Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has been mandated to lead the
implementation of CAADP Pillar 4 and it’s in this context that AFAAS has strong
collaboration with FARA and the Sub Regional Research Organisations (SROs).
Advisory Services (AFAAS) is the umbrella organisation for Agricultural
Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) in Africa. Its objective is to create
efficient, effective and synergistic linkages and partnerships between AEAS of
member countries to improve the delivery of these services to farmers. It
operates within the framework of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development
Programme (CAADP), specifically CAADP Pillar IV which has the objective of
enhancing the livelihoods of African farmers and pastoralists. The Forum for
Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has been mandated to lead the
implementation of CAADP Pillar 4 and it’s in this context that AFAAS has strong
collaboration with FARA and the Sub Regional Research Organisations (SROs).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and
implement programmatic components of AFAAS Strategic Plan, with focus to
Country fora (CF) institutional and organisational development; - Significantly
contribute in the process of planning, developing and implementing
strategic and operational plans, facilitate and backstop the development
and update of policies, manuals, handbooks, guidelines, and protocols of
AFAAS; including ensuring that CFs workplans and budgets are integral in
AFAAS AWPs and budget; - Offer support
the development of AFAAS business plan and resource mobilisation for
implementation of AFAAS strategic plan. Pro-actively engage in resource
mobilization, fundraising initiatives and project proposals development; - Take lead
n the contracting process for program activities and services, i.e.
preparing terms of reference and identify consultants/institutions to
undertake regional and national level assignments in accordance with the
approved Annual Work Plans; - Provide support
to emergence of AEAS innovative approaches, tools and methods and scale up
and out the proven technologies, innovations and promote and facilitate
the development and utilisation of Information and Communications and
Knowledge Management; - Provide
technical support in managing of innovation grants; - Provide
Program capacity development support; develop capacity development plan
for AEAS stakeholders at national and regional level; and backstop
national facilitators/ consultants in the use of the CF establishment
guidelines for CF institutional development; - Back stop
and convene AFAAS Thematic Working -Groups to provide guidance and revise
products/ reports on specific technical, policy and programs; - Participate
in organizing regional and continental lesson learning events and collate
and synthesize lessons for experience sharing at different CF; - Monitor
and supervise the execution of CF activities, and national components of
regional activities in country, ensuring in particular close working
relations with national and local authorities, Civil Society
Organisations, Farmer Organisations and providing technical support to the
CFs; - Participate
in advocating and lobbying for the interests of AFAAS at national,
regional and international levels including developing materials for AFAAS
promotion, visibility and public relations; - Perform any
other duties as might be assigned by Executive Director from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
Programmes Officer must hold a good master’s degree in Agricultural
Sciences (Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, Economics, Rural development)
or related Social Sciences with post-graduate qualifications relevant to
project planning and management or institutional development. PhD degree
shall be an added advantage. - Comprehensive
understanding of the institutional
developments and emerging paradigms in agricultural innovation systems,
CAADP processes and FAAP principles with extensive understanding of the
AFAAS structures - A minimum
of seven years’ professional experience in Agricultural research and Development with focus to institutional
development, networking, and participatory approaches, joint management
and gender issues; - Prior experience
of donor compliance mechanisms and Programme Management cycle - Excellent
communication skills and a track record that shows ability to facilitate
and coordinate teamwork and to interact with stakeholders at regional and
international levels - Possess
the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
Language Proficiency: Fluency in any two of these languages: English, French or Portuguese.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested
candidates should send their applications with a cover letter and comprehensive
curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers of
three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director-AFAAS , AFAAS
Secretariat, Plot 22A Nakasero Road; Kampala, Uganda.
candidates should send their applications with a cover letter and comprehensive
curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, telephone numbers of
three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director-AFAAS , AFAAS
Secretariat, Plot 22A Nakasero Road; Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: [email protected] all
emails copied to [email protected]
emails copied to [email protected]
NB: Please include the position reference
code indicated above as part of your subject when forwarding your application. Successful candidate is expected to assume office as soon as possible.
AFAAS is an equal opportunity employer and is sourcing for applications from
all African regions and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
code indicated above as part of your subject when forwarding your application. Successful candidate is expected to assume office as soon as possible.
AFAAS is an equal opportunity employer and is sourcing for applications from
all African regions and female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 12th February, 2014
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