The Ugandan Jobline

• The incumbent will mobilise and train farmer
  groups in financial literacy, sustainable agriculture, credit, and other
  aspects of the project.
• Implement programme interventions as
  determined by the Project Coordinator in line with the Project Plan, and
  monitor progress and
  impact in the project. Compile and submit project and programme financial
  and narrative reports in a timely manner. Ensure that all stakeholders
  meet and review progress at regular intervals to ensure project and donor
  budgets, work-plans and outcomes are on target.
• Assist the Project Coordinator as required
  to ensure the project is delivered on time and within the budget
  parameters.
• Provide information as required to ensure
  effective management of donor contract against plan, budget and logframe, timely delivery of reports.
• Manage projects funds requests and
  accountability for the area of operation in accordance with project
  standards and budgets.
• Ensure the timely update of shared databases
• Work directly with Farmer Groups so they are
  fully engaged in the
  development of plans, monitoring and reporting.
• Regularly monitor and assess the growth of
  the groups in line with SAC group development guidelines
• Contribute to grant proposals as required
• Ensure good networking and collaboration
  relationships with government and other development partners in the
  project area.
• Perform any other duties assigned by
  Supervisor.

• The
  applicant must hold a relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s level qualification   
• Prior
  field development experience involving application of sustainable
  agriculture methodologies is desirable
• Working
  knowledge in extension services delivery
• Previous
  experience of monitoring and managing budgets and work plans
• Broad
  knowledge of environmental good practice
• Working
  knowledge of microfinance and/or VSLA methodology.
• Previous
  experience of community work with people with disabilities    
• Prior
  experience in NGO work is desired
• Previous
  community development experience is an added advantage
• Prior
  exposure and experience in research and development is also desired
• Ability
  to encourage and enable the rural poor, working within their communities
• Ability
  to deliver training programmes
• High
  numerical skills
• Good
  communication skills
• Good
  report writing skills
• Basic
  Excel and Database skills
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills
• Good
  networking skills.
• Able
  to work well with government and DPOs and other development partners          
• Ability
  to build high quality group dynamics
• Ability to manage conflict and deal
  positively with setbacks
• An
  initiator and self driven
• A
  team builder and developer
• Keen
  eye for detail
• Good
  team player.
• High
  degree of flexibility
• Understands
  the importance of confidentiality     
• Applicants
  should also have empathy with Send a Cow’s Christian foundation and core
  values

• Complete
  SAC Application Form, download
  here
• Submit
  ‘three key achievements’ according to instructions, download
  here

Related Jobs