Organisation: Caritas
International
International
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Agronomist
About US:
Caritas
International is a confederation of 16 Catholic relief, development and social
service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories
worldwide. Collectively and individually their claimed mission is to work to
build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. The first Caritas
organisation was established by Lorenz Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
International is a confederation of 16 Catholic relief, development and social
service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories
worldwide. Collectively and individually their claimed mission is to work to
build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. The first Caritas
organisation was established by Lorenz Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
About Project:
In consortium with
the Catholic Relief Services -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS),
Caritas Kotido Diocese and The Institute for international Cooperation am
Development (C&D) and five other technical partners, Caritas Moroto Diocese
is implementing a new five-year (October 2017 — September 2022) Development
Food Security Activities (DFSA) Programme entitled “Nuyok” meaning “It is
Ours.” Caritas Moroto Diocese will be working through government, community and
private-sector systems and structures in implementing the Nuyok project in the
Districts of Napak and Nakapiripirit.
the Catholic Relief Services -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS),
Caritas Kotido Diocese and The Institute for international Cooperation am
Development (C&D) and five other technical partners, Caritas Moroto Diocese
is implementing a new five-year (October 2017 — September 2022) Development
Food Security Activities (DFSA) Programme entitled “Nuyok” meaning “It is
Ours.” Caritas Moroto Diocese will be working through government, community and
private-sector systems and structures in implementing the Nuyok project in the
Districts of Napak and Nakapiripirit.
Job Summary: The Agricultural Field Agent works with the
Agronomist to mobilize farmers to form producer marketing groups
Agronomist to mobilize farmers to form producer marketing groups
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with the Agronomist to mobilize farmers to form producer
marketing groups - He/she undertakes regular consultation with farmers and agricultural
businesses. - The Agricultural Field Agent gives talks, guidance and actual
demonstration on the latest technologies related to agriculture and on how
they can take advantage of such technologies. - In consultation with the Agronomist, he or she designs and passes on
to farmers appropriate agricultural extension messages. - He or she trains farmers and produce marketing groups on better
agronomic practices, CSA and on produce storage and marketing. - He/ She works with PMGs to identify produce collection points, and
mobilize groups to bulk their produce for marketing - He/she will be responsible for making activity work plans on, weekly
basis and submitting such plans for approval by his/her supervisor. - Collect and compile accurate data on weekly basis and report the
performance of Agricultural groups including PMGs to immediate supervisor
(Agronomist) for immediate transmission to the Livelihood Programme
Manager. - Participate in project Assessments/Surveys when called upon.
- Compile monthly Activity reports and submit such reports timely to
the Agronomist for integration. - Identify and report on timely basis any challenges faced by the
groups and their members to the Agronomist for immediate attention. - Work closely with other field staff of Caritas in ensuring the
realization of Caritas Moroto Diocese development projects outputs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Certificate in community development or
any other relevant field - Individuals with ‘A’ or ‘O’ Level Certificate, or with more than two
years of community work, especially as group facilitators may be
considered. - Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate field activities
- Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic analysis
- Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal supervision
- Good reports writing skills
- Fluency in Ngakarimojong and being a permanent resident of the
village, Parish or Sub-county in which Nuyok project is being implemented.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should address and send their application
letters, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and work based
certificates to:
qualified and interested candidates should address and send their application
letters, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and work based
certificates to:
The Human Resource
Officer,
Officer,
Caritas Moroto
Diocese,
Diocese,
Moroto Diocese,
P.O. Box 46, Moroto
– Uganda
– Uganda
And submit to the
Caritas Moroto Diocese Head Office in Moroto or to the field offices in lriir
and Nakapiripirit.
Caritas Moroto Diocese Head Office in Moroto or to the field offices in lriir
and Nakapiripirit.
NOTE: Applicants should indicate on their
application letters their preferred duty station for the programme officer
position or sub-counties of operation for supervisor and field agent
positions. Please send your application
letter, CV, copies of “relevant academic and work based certificates as well as
contact details of three (3) FORMER direct supervisors as references.
application letters their preferred duty station for the programme officer
position or sub-counties of operation for supervisor and field agent
positions. Please send your application
letter, CV, copies of “relevant academic and work based certificates as well as
contact details of three (3) FORMER direct supervisors as references.
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Canvassing for support will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 28th September 2018
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