Job Title: Community Support Officer – REAL Project
Organisation: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Duty Station: Kyaka, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
About US:
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God’s love and compassion. The organization works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action. Currently the organization implements relief and development projects in West Nile, Acholi, Karamoja and South-Western Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assist in developing, conducting and implementing baseline and end of project surveys with on-going assessment of needs and capacities of the communities in order to adapt the project to best fit the needs of the community in a dynamic environment.
- Developing a detailed implementation plan – (including monthly, quarterly & annual plans) and facilitate the implementation of DIP and subsidiary activities under the REAL project in close collaboration with the REAP program team.
- Coordinate and implement field activities in a participatory manner following the work plan developed by the project.
- In collaboration with REAP program Team, Coordinate mobilization of the project communities including the selection of project trainers and project beneficiaries in a transparent and inclusive manner.
- Mobilize, orient and train small holder’s farmer groups – Farmer Market School groups
- Negotiate with small holder farmer facilitators and project beneficiaries to boost their contribution to the project
- Get involved technically advise procurement unit when procuring materials and items for the project beneficiaries and office use based on ADRA Uganda finance policy
- Facilitate and support the establishment of climate change irrigation demonstration units among the selected model farmers
- Supervise usage and maintenance of the equipment and tools for REAL project
- Prepare and conduct refresher training for small holders in FMS/FFS, climate smart agriculture and VSLA management
- Supervise, monitor, evaluate the established project interventions – small holder group performance
- Supervise and Support volunteers trainers/facilitators in conducting trainings in the communities
- Conduct regular monitoring of project activities and inputting the data into a relevant database and reporting.
- Provide mentoring to the project trainers and beneficiaries about the establishment and production in the community gardens
- Facilitate, supervise and support farmer group facilitators in recording, documentation of lessons learnt and best practices by regular review and monitoring
- Organize and facilitate regular community meetings and to write minutes and develop and implement a follow up action plan based on the discussions of the meetings.
- Work with the community as a mediator in order to develop creative solutions to solve problems and to adapt according to changes that may come
- Submits monthly regular reports of project activities in ADRA eco-bio farm and community farms
- Attend regular project review meetings
- Participate in and share reports with livelihoods, cash transfer and climate change cluster meetings
- Participate in and share reports during Inter-Agency planning meetings
- Represent ADRA in local meetings organized by LLG or any other stakeholders
- Perform any other project related work as assigned by Project Manager or Country Director or Programs Director from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant course
- Should have 5 years of progressive working experience
- Fluent in English
- Ability to speak the local languages will be an added advantage
- Ability to communicate and interact well with people from different educational, religious backgrounds
- Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and project team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including refugees, local communities, government agencies, and NGO partners.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Adaptability:
- Sensitivity to cultural norms, preferences, and sensitivities within refugee communities.
- Ability to adapt project strategies and approaches to address the unique needs and challenges faced by refugees and persons with special needs.
- While formal education and technical qualifications are important, practical experience, relevant skills, and a commitment to humanitarian principles and inclusive development are equally crucial for effectively supervising construction projects in refugee settlements like Kyaka and Rwamwanja.
- Ability to speak the local languages i.e. Kinyabwisha, Swahili.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter to [email protected]
Deadline: 15th April 2025.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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