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Job Title:   Assistant, Farm Management (Fresher Certificate NGO Jobs)  

Organisation: ChildFund International

Duty Station: Palorinya Refugee Settlement, Obongi, Uganda

Reports to: Livelihoods Officer

About the Company:

For over seventy years, ChildFund International has provided support to deprived, excluded and vulnerable children to have the capacity to improve their lives and opportunities to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. We promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children. Our core commitment is child-centered change that will ensure healthy and secure infants, educated and confident children, and youth who are skilled and engage meaningfully in the affairs and decision-making processes within their communities. ChildFund Uganda is working in over 30 districts to develop the capacities of local community-based organizations to be able to mobilize resources and implement programs that improve the well-being of deprived, excluded and vulnerable children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train farm staff including hiring, scheduling and performance evaluation
• Maintain the health and welfare of livestock, including nutrition, vaccination and treatment of illnesses ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations and environmental guidelines at all times.
• Oversee the breeding, raising and health of dairy goats and poultry.
• Train/build capacity of on-farm and farmer groups in livestock farming in relation to approved standard procedures and guidelines from MAAIF and the Advisory services.
• Implement pest and weed control programs and routines to maintain high quality pastures.
• Manage milk production and egg collection, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Ensure farm machinery and equipment are in sound operational condition at all times.
• Keep accurate animal health, milk production, egg collection and any other farm activities.
• Coordinate the marketing and sale of dairy products and eggs including distribution to the early learning centers
• Work in consultation with the Livelihood Project Officer to plan and manage the farm budget, including income and expenditure.
• Work with “Good Farmers” and relevant institutions/individuals for training, mentorship and skills building for farmer groups.
• Respond to any other inquiries or issues regarding the health and welfare of livestock

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate in Agriculture or a related field. A Diploma in Agriculture or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in dairy goat and or poultry farming
• Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding and health care practices.
• On-the-Farm experience in an emergency setting is an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to immerse into the Palorinya refugee settlement and regularly travel across the project sites.
• Ability to ride motorcycles while conducting field activities.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering interventions in humanitarian settings
• Clear knowledge and understanding of Sphere standards and HAAP (Humanitarian Accountability to the Affected persons)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural/ethnic communities

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below

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