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Job Title:   SILC Field Agent

Organisation: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-profit organization whose commitment is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas set out by the Bishops of the United States. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Summary:   You will assist Implementation of the VINES program field activities by working directly with local leaders and community members in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community interpersonal skills contribute to projects that benefit local communities that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The SILC Field Agent will support the mobilization of vanilla farmers under the Vines Program into SILC groups.
• The SILC Field agents will be responsible for the training and continuous monitoring of SILC Groups in the different sub counties within the districts of implementation.
• Recruit and train and supervise apprentices in the SILC methodology.
• Perform SILC and farmer financial readiness checks and impart basic financial literacy skills to SILC groups
• Assess and support in identification of SILC groups ready for linkages with banks for credit, agro-processors, input suppliers and produce buyers.
• Collect data from the SILC groups and as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Support in translation, in case of trainings at the field level, that may be conducted by CRS or district technical staff that are not knowledgeable in the local language.
• Train and encourage SILC members them to adopt the GTA training into their ways of living.
• Provide feedback about the project interventions for the purposes of improving the future project interventions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Post Ordinary level Education with skills in training farmer groups

Knowledge and Abilities

Skills

• Basic arithmetic skills (including percentage calculations)
• Ability to read and understand the national language (used in guides and forms)
• Ability to communicate in local language(s) of assigned area
• Good community mobiliser and facilitator, with strong interpersonal and communication skill

Expectations/Attitude

• Willing to join an intensive training program with limited financial support
• Wanting to later work independently and earn part of their livelihood by charging for services
• Willing and able to work in nearby villages/communities
• Willing and able to work at times that are convenient for SILC groups
• Energetic and assertive, with a positive mind-set
• Exudes confidence
• Disciplined and determined
• Outward-looking—seeks out new opportunities and makes the most of them (including taking chances with unknown ventures)

Required Languages

• Fair verbal communication/writing skills in English
• Understanding of the local languages of the project area is a MUST

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
• Partnerships
• Accountability

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to Apply:

All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to online at the link below.

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NB: This position is for Nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 20th January 2025

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