Job Title: Project Assistant- Regenerative Agriculture
Organisation: FH Association
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.
Job Summary: The Project Assistant – Regenerative Agriculture will support the implementation of regenerative agriculture and climate-resilient food systems interventions under the Improving Local Food Systems through Schools Project in Karamoja. Working under the supervision of the Regenerative Resilience Officer, the Project Assistant will provide day-to-day technical support to farmer organizations, schools, Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs), and lead farmers in the establishment and management of regenerative agriculture demonstration sites, school gardens, community seed banks, orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) vine multiplication sites, agroforestry systems, water harvesting structures, and Farmer Field Schools. The position will play a critical role in strengthening household resilience through the adoption of regenerative agriculture, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), soil and water conservation, biodiversity restoration, and climate-smart production systems. The Project Assistant will also support community mobilization, capacity strengthening, monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with district technical departments to ensure quality implementation and sustainability of project interventions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- As the Project Assistant- Regenerative Agriculture your overall responsibilities will be (JDs Key Result Areas):
- Implementation of Regenerative Agriculture Interventions (40%)
- Community Capacity Strengthening and Farmer Organization Support (25%)
- Water Management, Landscape Restoration and Climate Resilience (20%)
Monitoring, Documentation and Collaboration (15%)
- What you’ll get…
- Along with competitive pay, FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents, a provident fund, GPA, vacation and sick leave, and company paid public holidays.
- WOW us!
- If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for FH Association?
- Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
- FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented.
- FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment.
- FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies.
- Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, preferably in Crop Production and Management, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agroecology, or a closely related field.
- A bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Agroecology, Agricultural Extension, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Additional training and certification in Regenerative Agriculture, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), Agroforestry, Soil and Water Conservation, and Sustainable Land Management will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience implementing regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, food security or natural resource management projects.
- Experience working with farmer organizations, community groups, schools and local government extension systems.
- Experience facilitating community trainings and field demonstrations.
- Previous experience working with NGOs or development partners is an added advantage.
Job Level Specifications
- Strong understanding of climate adaptation and environmental sustainability principles.
- Good knowledge of regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management.
- Practical understanding of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), agroforestry and ecosystem restoration.
- Knowledge of soil health improvement techniques including composting, mulching, green manures and organic soil amendments.
- Understanding of water harvesting technologies including bioswales, contour bunds, terraces and small-scale irrigation systems.
- Experience facilitating adult learning using participatory approaches such as Farmer Field Schools (FFS).
- Strong community mobilization, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
- Good report writing, documentation and computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision in remote field locations.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24