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Job Title:  Project Officer – Livelihoods and Food Security Officer

Organisation: Grassroots Alliance for Rural Development (GARD)

Duty Station: Kotido, Uganda

Reports to: Project Coordinator

About US:

Grassroots Alliance for Rural Development (GARD) is an independent not-for profit organization established and registered with the Uganda NGO Bureau in April 2019. Our vision is empowered and resilient communities, with the mission statement of a platform for building resilience and sustainable wellbeing. GARD works in a non-discriminatory and non-partisan way, with its head office in Kotido Municipality and two field offices in Amudat and Napak districts, Karamoja Uganda.

About Project:

GARD recently signed an MoU to implement a UNDP/KOICA Building Resilience in Conflict affected and Fragile Communities of Karamoja (BRICK) project in Kotido district. The BRICK Project is jointly funded by UNDP and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the period 2024 to 2026. The project is a joint (consortium) initiative between UNDP/KOICA, GARD WSF, Riamriam, VEDCO and Better World with the aim of addressing main conflict drivers, which include but not limited to; competition over natural resources; the mass influx of refugees; inadequate transitional justice processes; and flawed electoral processes, leading to a more peaceful, secure, and resilient communities in Karamoja. The project is being implemented in 3 District and 6 Sub-counties of Kaabong: (Loyoro, Timu); Kotido (Nakapelimoru, Rengen); Moroto (Nadunget, Rupa). The overall project goal is to enhance the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable households and the peaceful co-existence of communities through resilient and gender responsive livelihoods in three districts of the Karamoja sub-region.

Job Summary:  The Food Security & Livelihood Project Officer will play a crucial role in leading and coordinating food security and livelihood projects to empower vulnerable communities. Reporting to the Head of Programs/Executive Director, the Officer will be responsible for project planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The Officer will collaborate with stakeholders, including partners and government agencies, to ensure the success and sustainability of the project. S/he will provide overall leadership and project implementation and as well support programs in the Food security and livelihood area of the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Science, or a related field. Possession of any related post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in managing food security and livelihood projects.
• Experience working in conflict and fragile contexts setting or rural community will be of an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural practices, value chains, VSLA methodologies, and market linkages.
• Proven experience in project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong coordination and partnership building skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and communities.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their application to info@gardug.org with a cover letter and an updated CV detailing your experience and qualifications, as well as copies of your academic qualifications in relation to the role with the subject line ‘Application: Project Officer – Livelihoods and Food Security Officer. Including contacts of three professional referees (two must be 2 professional references and 1 being your supervisor from the most recent/previous employer).

Deadline: 14th May 2024 at MID-DAY.

NOTE that this position will be recruited as soon as possible, CANDIDATES are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

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