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Job Title:    Program Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organization:  Kilimo Trust (KT)

Duty Station:  Bulambuli, Mbale, Sironko, Kapchorwa, Bukwo, and Kween, Uganda

Reports to: Program Officer

About the Company:

Kilimo Trust (KT) is an independent organization working on agriculture for development across the East Africa Community (EAC) Region – in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan. We promote regional solutions to local problems to make agricultural markets work better for the reduction of poverty and elimination of hunger. We are committed to supporting the people of East African Community (EAC) to achieve market-based solutions to food and nutrition security. Therefore, our core business is to support the transformation of food and nutrition security in the EAC Region away from high risk subsistence farming into lower risk trade-based systems. We implement and manage programmes and projects in partnership with and/or on behalf of governments, international and regional organizations, and the private sector.

Job Summary:  To Oversee the implementation of Enhancing Access to Markets for an Inclusive Agricultural Transformation in Eastern Uganda Project in Bulambuli, Mbale, Sironko, Kapchorwa, Bukwo & Kween Districts. The Program Assistant will be focused on overseeing the implementation of an agricultural project that aims to enhancing access to markets in several districts in Eastern Uganda including Bulambuli, Mbale, Sironko, Kapchorwa, Bukwo, and Kween.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of Project Partners and Stakeholders:

• Support and strengthen linkages between District Officials, KT, and other stakeholders.
• Assist Field Supervisors, ToTs, and farmers in producing quality grains for national and regional markets.

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Develop detailed project activity work plans and budgets in collaboration with the Program Team.
• Conduct activities according to the approved project plan.
• Provide technical input for new project proposals ​
• Help in preparation and coordination of training & training logistics.
• Build capacity in PHH techniques.
• Link farmers to suppliers and facilitate access to finance for post-harvest equipment.
• Provide logistical support for distributing PHH materials.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Ensure participant engagement in training sessions.
• Coordinate with trainers and stakeholders.
• Submit monthly technical reports.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation strategies.
• Collect and enter data related to training sessions.
• Support the establishment of Farmer Organizations.
• Manage data capturing and analysis.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Additional training or experience in project coordination, or related areas is an asset.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in supporting agricultural or rural development projects, preferably in a program assistant or administrative role.
• Experience in data collection, report writing, and logistics coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in Food Safety, Nutrition, Agro-processing is a definite advantage.
• The ability to speak and communicate well in any of the local languages of Bulisa and Nwoya is an added advantage.

Competencies Required:

• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to draft correspondence and correct documents.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and errors in Plans, Budget, or automated databases.
• Ability to operate Independently when carrying out established, recurring and non-recurring tasks.
• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.

How to Apply:

Applicants must clearly state the region (from the 3 listed) that they are applying for in the header of your application; applications that do not specify the region will not be considered. Apply at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 13th September 2024.

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