Job Title: Farmer
Field School Coordinator
Field School Coordinator
Organization:
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
Welthungerhilfe (WHH),
founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and
development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for
sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site-appropriate farming,
establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving
healthcare and education for people living in rural areas.
founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and
development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for
sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site-appropriate farming,
establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving
healthcare and education for people living in rural areas.
About RIAS Project:
Welthungerhilfe started in
March 2015 to implement a 39 month project “RIAS – Strengthen Resilience
through Infrastructure, Agriculture and Skills in West Nile” which is expected
to run up-to August 2018.
March 2015 to implement a 39 month project “RIAS – Strengthen Resilience
through Infrastructure, Agriculture and Skills in West Nile” which is expected
to run up-to August 2018.
Job Summary: The
Farmer Field School Coordinator will provide extension support to the
facilitators and farmers on general production activities including on the assorted
vegetables, food and nutrition. The incumbent will also ensure that project
agricultural activities are implemented in the best agronomic practices.
Farmer Field School Coordinator will provide extension support to the
facilitators and farmers on general production activities including on the assorted
vegetables, food and nutrition. The incumbent will also ensure that project
agricultural activities are implemented in the best agronomic practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Formulate
strategies for effective and productive implementation of livelihood activities
Formulate
strategies for effective and productive implementation of livelihood activities
·
Work
closely with farmers to implement and facilitate agricultural development
activities in the Farmer Field Schools and lead the extension workers in
establishment of study and commercial plots.
Work
closely with farmers to implement and facilitate agricultural development
activities in the Farmer Field Schools and lead the extension workers in
establishment of study and commercial plots.
·
Representing
Welthungerhilfe in livelihood sector meetings in Bidibidi refugee settlement,
and any other livelihood meetings called by partners or Yumbe local government.
Representing
Welthungerhilfe in livelihood sector meetings in Bidibidi refugee settlement,
and any other livelihood meetings called by partners or Yumbe local government.
·
Ensure
the timely presentation of progress reports to the Project Coordinator in Yumbe
Ensure
the timely presentation of progress reports to the Project Coordinator in Yumbe
·
Support
management on planning, monitoring and evaluation process.
Support
management on planning, monitoring and evaluation process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate must hold a good university degree in Agriculture,
Agri-business from a recognized institution.
The
ideal candidate must hold a good university degree in Agriculture,
Agri-business from a recognized institution.
·
At
least five years’ experience in community based agricultural projects and
working in the refugee context.
At
least five years’ experience in community based agricultural projects and
working in the refugee context.
·
Excellent
report writing skills.
Excellent
report writing skills.
·
Computer
literacy i.e. proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
Computer
literacy i.e. proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
·
Excellent
written and spoken English;
Excellent
written and spoken English;
·
Possess
a valid motorcycle driving license.
Possess
a valid motorcycle driving license.
·
Knowledge
of Farmer Field School approach is desirable.
Knowledge
of Farmer Field School approach is desirable.
·
Knowledge
on food and nutrition programming is highly regarded.
Knowledge
on food and nutrition programming is highly regarded.
·
Must
be willing to work and reside in Yumbe.
Must
be willing to work and reside in Yumbe.
·
Fluency
in Madi, Kakua or Arabic is an added advantage.
Fluency
in Madi, Kakua or Arabic is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All suitably and interested
candidates are encouraged to send their hardcopy applications with detailed CVs
indicating three independent referees to the address below;
candidates are encouraged to send their hardcopy applications with detailed CVs
indicating three independent referees to the address below;
Head of Project RIAS Arua,
Welthungerhilfe, Arua
Office,
Office,
Plot 34 Mt Wati Avenue
Anyafio East Cell Arua Hill Division,
Anyafio East Cell Arua Hill Division,
Arua Municipality,
Or E-mail your resume and
maximum 3-page CV only indicating 3 independent referees to
[email protected]
maximum 3-page CV only indicating 3 independent referees to
[email protected]
Deadline: 19th December, 2016
by 5:00pm
by 5:00pm
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