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• Offer technical support in the integration of
  nutrition related WASH, Food security & livelihood activities in the
  routine ACF implemented nutrition specific activities at health facilities
  and community level.
• Oversee the implementation, scale-up and
  evaluation of planned vegetable and fruit production activities within the
  project catchment area.
• Oversee the day to day hygiene promotion
  activities implemented within the project catchment area.
• Routinely assess and advice on programme
  coverage, access and performance of project target beneficiaries and any
  need for expansion.
• Offer technical support in the identification,
  training, monitor and supervise a team of lead mothers/ demonstration site
  leaders who will then work with other mothers within their community to
  scale-up nutrition related WASH and food security/ livelihood activities.
• Actively participate in development of
  relevant project IEC materials and also ensure that such materials are
  effectively disseminated to targeted beneficiaries.
• Ensure that project staffs collect quality
  data, utilize and also timely and accurately report the data.
• Give necessary technical guidance in the
  procurement of project supplies and equipment and also ensure that
  procurement and dissemination is timely.
• Support the PM in ensuring effective
  financial management through proper execution of budget lines and timely
  cash forecast.
• Work closely with the PM to ensure that the
  implementation of the project is in accordance with the proposal and
  agreed detailed implementation plan
• Actively participate in proposal writing
• Regularly provide relevant food security and
  livelihood technical guidance to teams or stakeholders to address gaps/
  challenges to improve nutrition programming in ACF’s areas of operation.

• Work closely with the PM organise and
  supervise all project capacity development activities .i.e. trainings for
  lead mothers/ demonstration site leaders on Agronomy practices & post-harvest
  handling, VHTs on hygiene promotion activities, DHTs on water quality
  testing among others.
• Ensure that demonstration site leaders and
  VHTs cascade knowledge and skills to target beneficiaries.
• Ensure that supervised staffs have necessary
  capacity development tools and materials.
• Ensure that demonstration site leaders &
  VHTs hold monthly meetings to share achievements, challenges and
  solutions.

• Actively participate in all project review
  assessments, surveys and studies and ensure these are conducted according
  to protocol.
• Document and compile reports on project
  activities including Monthly ACF internal reports (Project Activity
  Reports (APRs), SITREP) & Quarterly donor reports and activity reports
  (meetings, community dialogues and drama shows and any other activity).
• Ensure that stakeholders are sensitized on
  program accountability and have information on beneficiary feedback
  mechanism.
• Oversee reporting on project progress,
  success stories and lessons learned during project implementation.
• Carry out trend of food security analyses of
  the target beneficiaries and give recommendations on how ACF can better
  position itself.

• Deputize the Project manager and always take
  charge of the programme in the absence of the project manager
• Ensure that staff under your supervision are
  effectively engaged in their tasks and perform their duties according to
  ACF expectation.
• Supervise and support staff under your
  management
• Ensure that staffs under your supervision
  develop quarterly activity work plans and adhere to them.
• Identify training needs of staff under your
  supervision and suggest an appropriate training plan

• Mobilize communities and community leaders to
  participate in ACF project in community activities and organize regular
  community meetings to address areas for program improvement
• Actively participate in the harmonization of
  a Nutrition strategy with partners and the District authorities.
• Actively participate in internal and external
  meetings according to the PM guidance
• Actively participate in events organized in
  the refugee and host community setting
• Coordinate with other sections of ACF and all
  other stakeholders in the response
• Attend interagency & sectoral
  coordination meetings at the Camp and District level.
• Attend donor meetings and field visits as
  required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from
  time to time

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  in Agriculture or related field
• At least three years of related experience.
• Knowledge and skills in agricultural
  extension services specifically in the area of promotion of vegetable and
  fruit production.
• Working knowledge and experience in
  activities linking agriculture with nutrition
• Knowledge on use of groups in promotion of
  better agricultural practices.
• Excellent communication skills (written and
  oral) in English
• Knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet and
  software use like ENA, SPSS plus other programs advantageous
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make
  decisions independently
• Extremely flexible with the ability to cope
  with stressful situations
• Excellent reporting skills with good oral and
  written communication skills
• Diplomatic and culturally sensitive
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
  Fluency in the local language is a must (Kiryandongo)
• Possession of a valid riding permit

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