Job Title: Agriculture
and Environment Facilitator
and Environment Facilitator
Organization: Millennium
Promise Alliance Inc
Promise Alliance Inc
Project Name: Drylands
Integrated Development Project
Integrated Development Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Funding Source: Islamic
Development Bank (IDB)
Development Bank (IDB)
Reports to: Agriculture
and Environment Specialist
and Environment Specialist
About Us:
The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that
directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development
Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number
UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands
Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an
International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the
achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages
Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands
Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions
aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that
directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building
resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development
Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
Job Summary: The
Agriculture and Environment Facilitator will be responsible for overseeing the
field execution of agriculture and environment interventions in accordance with
approved work plans and budgets.
Agriculture and Environment Facilitator will be responsible for overseeing the
field execution of agriculture and environment interventions in accordance with
approved work plans and budgets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- With
guidance from the coordinator, collect and avail data for Plan and
coordinating and ensuring achievement of performance targets for all
agricultural development activities in MVP. - Work
with partners like NGOs, CBOs, private sector and donors and districts
staff that are active in the agricultural sector. - Promote
proven agricultural technologies and support services that have the
potential to increase productivity, diversification and income. - Co-ordinate
with other sector leaders in the MVP to capture synergies across Sectors. - Work
with the Business/ Enterprise sector to ensure agricultural interventions
are integrated with the Business Development, Nutrition and other project
interventions in order to maximize impact on household income and
nutrition. - Supervise
the work of agricultural technicians - Organize
and undertake capacity building activities such as trainings and workshops
targeting District extension staff, Sector staff, MVP staff, farmer
groups, and other stakeholders. - Actively
participate in the analysis of agricultural successes and failures within
the project and ensure approaches are refined and implemented in line with
the learning. - Provide
the required data for appropriate reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly,
half yearly and annually).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should hold a Diploma in Crop production with 3 years’ related
work experience in Agricultural Extension and with practical experience at
the grass root level, in increasing crop and forestry yields or a first
degree in Agriculture, or natural resource management with 1 year
experience. - Proven
experience in conservation agriculture and environmental management - Proven
experience in working in Agriculture Sector preferable in dryland
agriculture. - Past
experience in implementation of agricultural water management techniques - Good
working knowledge of agriculture and Environment data collection
techniques including for yield data estimates, soil sampling, market
prices and output) - Sound
knowledge of delivering extension services including using demonstration
and experimentation plots for crops, livestock trees, - Willingness
and ability to work in the field 90% of the time. - Excellent
communication and writing skills - Possession
of a motor cycle riding permit & good riding ability is a plus. - Readiness
to ride a motorcycle for work is a must. - Knowledge
of Karamoja working environment and language is a strong added advantage
for this position.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc.
Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked
with “”APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF…””), curriculum vitae,
three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials
either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc.
Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521.
Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341,
Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
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