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• Provide
  agricultural technical supervision and support to the project and manage
  the day-to-day implementation of agricultural project activities. Key
  aspects of this job shall involve coordinating assessment, designing
  weekly and monthly agricultural Project activities and execution of
  planned activities in line with GDI-Uganda’s strategy;
• Actively contribute towards planning and execution of agricultural Project
  activities in order to provide clear indicators for monitoring and
  evaluation of the project;
• Train
  Project Staff and partners in best-practice in Agricultural interventions.
• Continuously
  monitor and supervise Agriculture activities and evaluate project progress
  through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative
  data.
• Execute
  staff supervisory responsibilities to staff attached to his/her office.
• Ensure
  that the Project take gender issues fully into account. This includes the
  introduction of mechanisms to enable both women and men participate
  in decision making around agriculture issues.
• The
  jobholder will organize and facilitate Project workshops and trainings.
• Represents
  GDI-Uganda in engagements with other NGOs, Agencies and Government
  authorities in sector.
• Develop
  and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive
  communication structures with the assigned Agriculture Field officer and
  other Field staffs, GDI-Uganda Office, and other relevant stakeholders
  (beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials
  and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and
  partnerships.
• Ensure
  accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of agricultural activities
  according to GDI-Uganda, donor and other applicable timeframes and
  formats.
• Conduct
  lesson learnt forums and document best practices, lessons learnt and
  challenges during and at the end of Project life/ phase.
• Ensure
  monthly agricultural financial projections are prepared and submitted for
  funding in a timely manner. Will be responsible for financial
  accountability of activity fund received.
• Ensure
  that Project training materials guiding agricultural implementation are
  prepared in timely manner and accurately used. Training Materials must be
  ‘’SMART’’.
• Keep
  and share information from NGO meetings, government correspondences
  and internal GDI-Uganda Lessons Learned.
• The
  incumbent will ensure proper utilization and use of Monitoring and
  Evaluation Systems (MES) put in place.
• Support
  Program Office in Proposal Development.
• Must
  have deeper understanding and commitment to principles of child rights and
  child protection.
• Perform
  any other duties as may be required from time to time.

• The Project Coordinator- Agriculture must
  hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture (Crop) or its equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience from
  a reputable organization with valid Riding Permit
• Personal
  Competencies:
• Professionalism: Must
  demonstrate deeper knowledge and understanding of production of highly
  nutritious crops for improved household nutrition and possess
  understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to Nutrition
  Sensitive and Nutrition Specific Interventions including agricultural and
  WASH backgrounds respectively.
• Adaptation:
• Work Environment:
  Ability to work in rural setting.
• Travel:
  This Position will require significant amounts of time in the field (out
  of office) supporting Project team.
• Ability to identify issues,
  analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
• Ability to conduct data
  collection using various methods.
• Conceptual analytical and
  evaluative skills to conduct independent M&E analysis.
• Ability to apply judgment in
  the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting
  priorities.
• Shows pride in work and in
  achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of
  subject matter;
• Is conscientious and
  efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
  results; – Identify critical issues that may hamper quality of project
  implementation and take the necessary actions or communicate with
  immediate supervisor as may deem necessary.
• Is motivated by professional
  rather than personal concerns;
• Shows persistence when faced
  with difficult problems or challenges;
• Remains calm in stressful
  situations.
• Takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation
  of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication:
• Good command of Spoken and
  written English, fluency in Luo is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written
  communication skills
• Demonstrates openness in
  sharing information and keeping people concerned informed.
• Knowledgeable of MS Word,
  Excel, Power Point, Internet, etc.
• Familiarity with grant
  management and procedures.
• Teamwork:
• Works collaboratively with
  colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely
  valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before
  personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in
  accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not
  entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team
  accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Accountability:
• Takes ownership of all
  responsibilities and honors commitments.
• Delivers outputs for which
  one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality
  standards.
• Operates in compliance with
  organizational regulations, rules and policies.
• Supports subordinates,
  provides oversight management and takes responsibility for delegated
  assignments.
• Takes personal
  responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit,
  where applicable.

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