Job Title: Project Officer, Agriculture and Livelihoods
and Project Manager Agriculture and Livelihoods
and Project Manager Agriculture and Livelihoods
Organisation: Lutheran World
Relief (LWR)
Relief (LWR)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Lutheran World Relief is a US non-profit organization that works with
local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human
suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them
to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their
own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in
Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
local partners to provide lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and human
suffering. LWF Uganda works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them
to realize their potential, to build on their assets, and to respond to their
own problems and needs. LWF Uganda currently has five areas of operation in
Pader, Kitgum, Adjumani, Katakwi, Sembabule, Kampala and Kamwenge Districts.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) job placement should hold a Diploma in Agricultural
Engineering/Farm Management/Sustainable Agriculture or other related field
The ideal candidate for the Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) job placement should hold a Diploma in Agricultural
Engineering/Farm Management/Sustainable Agriculture or other related field
·
At least three to five years’ experience in a
similar or lower position, with good understanding on Excellent organizational,
negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills (certification) principles
of extension proven problem solving and decision making skills
At least three to five years’ experience in a
similar or lower position, with good understanding on Excellent organizational,
negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills (certification) principles
of extension proven problem solving and decision making skills
·
previous experience working with pastoralist
community on development matters, advocacy and governance,
previous experience working with pastoralist
community on development matters, advocacy and governance,
·
Gender mainstreaming, children rights &
community mobilization skills.
Gender mainstreaming, children rights &
community mobilization skills.
·
Working knowledge of English, and local
language.
Working knowledge of English, and local
language.
·
Computer literacy skills
Computer literacy skills
·
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal
skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as
negotiation skills
Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal
skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as
negotiation skills
·
Must adhere to set security standards
Must adhere to set security standards
·
Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications (One page cover letter, explaining the candidate’s suitability for
the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the names and e-mail
addresses of three professional referees and send via Email to:
[email protected] addressed to Office of Administration/Human Resources.
applications (One page cover letter, explaining the candidate’s suitability for
the position and an updated Curriculum vitae, CV), with the names and e-mail
addresses of three professional referees and send via Email to:
[email protected] addressed to Office of Administration/Human Resources.
NB: Please do not include
certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted
certificates for education, trainings, etc. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted
Deadline: 24th November,
2016 by 4:00 pm
2016 by 4:00 pm
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