Several USAID Field Officer Job Opportunities – Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa

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Organisation: Hanns R.
Neumann Stiftung Africa
Funding Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) 
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Field Operations
Manager
About Hanns:
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa is part of the Germany based
foundation “Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung” (HRNS), a not-for-profit organization
established in 2005. With the objective of promoting sustainable development,
HRNS implements hands-on projects to improve working and living conditions of
small-scale coffee farmers. Its activities concentrate on the economic and
social development of producer communities by enhancing their competitiveness,
forming and strengthening farmer organizations, creating better market linkages
and promoting access to important support services, while at the same time
promoting sustainable coffee farming and long-term use of natural resources.
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa is implementing a new USAID-funded program
addressing climate change adaptation in coffee production.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The Field Officer will be tasked with
    training field extensionists and implementing an effective agricultural
    extension system for improving coffee production and quality at farm level
  • Responsible for developing farmer
    organizations and coaching leadership on aspects of governance, business
    administration, management and marketing
  • In charge of monitoring the performance of
    farmers and farmer organizations
  • Work closely with district Agricultural
    Officers and sub-county officials



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicants should preferably hold a
    Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or similar discipline
  • At least five years’ experience in
    extension work within rural locations
  • Extensive knowledge of sustainable coffee
    farming
  • Previous experience in organizational
    development
  • Highly self-motivated and disciplined with
    good communication skills
  • Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid
    riding license
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters,
detailed CVs, and the names and contacts of three professional referees should
preferably be submitted via e-mail to justine.alowo@hrnstiftung.org
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline:  8th August 2017
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