Organization: Northern
Uganda Resilience Initiative Programme (NURI)
Uganda Resilience Initiative Programme (NURI)
Funding Source: DANIDA
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Agricultural Extension Supervisor
About US:
Danida is funding
NURI (Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative) programme, which will be
implemented from 2019 to 2022. In Arua district, the intervention for Climate
Smart Agriculture (CSA) will be implemented by Arua District Farmers’ Association
(ARUDIFA). The main target for the strategic agricultural intervention is to
make farming communities more resilient to climate change and to increase the
average value of agricultural production for participating farmers. NURI in
Arua district will support 890 farmer groups or app. 26,700 farmers inclusive
of the refugees. NURI will build on the experiences from DAR but with a
stronger focus on climate smart agriculture and support to refugee cause. NURI
will be implemented in close cooperation with the District Local Government as
well as UNHCR and OPM where refugees apply.
NURI (Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative) programme, which will be
implemented from 2019 to 2022. In Arua district, the intervention for Climate
Smart Agriculture (CSA) will be implemented by Arua District Farmers’ Association
(ARUDIFA). The main target for the strategic agricultural intervention is to
make farming communities more resilient to climate change and to increase the
average value of agricultural production for participating farmers. NURI in
Arua district will support 890 farmer groups or app. 26,700 farmers inclusive
of the refugees. NURI will build on the experiences from DAR but with a
stronger focus on climate smart agriculture and support to refugee cause. NURI
will be implemented in close cooperation with the District Local Government as
well as UNHCR and OPM where refugees apply.
Job Summary: The Agricultural Extension Officer (AEO) is
responsible for the selection, training and follow up of Farmer Groups
responsible for the selection, training and follow up of Farmer Groups
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out selection of the farmer groups as per the guidelines
- Guide the farmer groups in viable enterprise selection and in
preparation of production and marketing plans. - Identify training needs of farmer groups
- Conduct training of farmer groups and establish demonstrations for
hands-on learning as in accordance with the provided Training Manuals and
other implementation guidelines. - Carry out individual farmer visits to provide tailored advisory
service - Keep record of farmer groups’ trainings and other information
related to each group - Conduct periodic assessments of progress of farmers and training
needs. - Guide farmer groups on marketing activities.
- Collect production and marketing data and any other forms of data
required by the program from time to time - Distribute inputs to farmers in accordance with organization
guidelines - Organize and participate in farmer open days
- Link the farmer groups to other services such as WAY under CARE,
VSLA etc. - Prepare monthly activity plans.
- Prepare monthly progress reports and submit to Agric. Extension
Supervisor. - Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a diploma in Agriculture or Crop Production
from a reputable training institution. - At least two years of work experience in agricultural extension.
- Technical skills in program planning and implementation.
- Fluency in English and a relevant local language.
- Basic computer skill i.e. MS Office.
- A valid motorcycle riding permit is a must.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter (1 page),
CV (max 4 pages) clearly indicating work experience and 3 work related referees
and photocopies of relevant academic documents / employment letters to the
Coordinator Arua District Farmers’ Association PLOT 15 OKUTI LANE, ARUA
MUNICIPALITY or you can send by email to [email protected]. The application should be stapled as single
unit and applicant must register at the reception desk when submitting hard
copies.
qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter (1 page),
CV (max 4 pages) clearly indicating work experience and 3 work related referees
and photocopies of relevant academic documents / employment letters to the
Coordinator Arua District Farmers’ Association PLOT 15 OKUTI LANE, ARUA
MUNICIPALITY or you can send by email to [email protected]. The application should be stapled as single
unit and applicant must register at the reception desk when submitting hard
copies.
Deadline: Monday 29th October 2018 at 5.00 pm
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