Agro-forestry Officer NGO Career Jobs – Action Against Hunger (ACF)

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Job Title:    Agro-forestry Officer
Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Action
Against Hunger (ACF) is an International Humanitarian NGO which has been in
existence for over thirty years. ACF has been implementing Food Security and
Livelihoods, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in the Lango,
Acholi, West Nile and Karamoja regions of Northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Agro-forestry Officer will be responsible for
planning and controlling of crop production, Agro forestry, Apiculture, Agri
business interventions at field level and generating reports.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Serve as the Forestry
Focal Point:
  • Discuss major issues with program team and
    district forestry, Agriculture and commercial department regarding
    Afforestation, basic agronomy programs and Household Income support
    activities in respective operational areas;
  • Send feedback to FSL management and
    responsible supervisor(s) on technical constraints and possible solutions
    identified at sub-counties and at district levels; Thematic area Expertise
    Role Work in liaison with the program team and district Forestry &
    NAADS departments to share experiences related to tree species selection,
    multiplication, planting, managing and utilization;
  • Actively support and involve in the
    development of training manuals & materials; training of trainers in
    the thematic areas;
  • Representation of ACF in Different Forums in
    Kaabong and other districts
  • Actively participate in appropriate multi-district
    activities related to Crop production and Agro forestry for example; field
    days, workshops, seminars, agricultural shows and field monitoring visits.
Internal Integration and
External Coordination:
  • Coordinate and implement technical,
    financial, and administrative assistance to ensure efficient program
    implementation and timely responses to requests for assistance
  • Participate on team activities in planning,
    development, and implementation of integrated crop management & Agro
    forestry programs and policies.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in Agriculture, Forestry, natural resources management or related
    field.
  • At least two years’ experience in a similar
    role
  • Broad knowledge and practical experience of
    Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting.
  • Good report writing skills
  • Possession of a valid Driving/riding permit
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make
    decisions independently
  • Extremely flexible with the ability to cope
    with stressful situations
  • Diplomatic and culturally sensitive Good
    written and spoken English language. Knowledge of the local language is an
    added advantage
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications
which should include ONLY a cover letter, CV (not more than 4 pages) with at
least three referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications
please note that attached documents should not be larger than 2MBs. All
documents should be zipped in one folder. Any email larger than 2MBS will not
be considered. Please send your email application to:
recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning “Agro-forestry Officer” in the
subject line.
Deadline: 14th July 2016 by 5:00 pm

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