Several USAID Field Technician Job Vacancies – Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa

Organisation: Hanns R.
Neumann Stiftung Africa
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
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 Technicians will implement
    program allocated to them Manage field level budgets
  • Coach local extensionists and establish
    extension systems for training small-holder farmers Prepare and submit
    field-level reports
  • Report to the Program Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The Field Technicians must hold Bachelors’
    Degree in agriculture, environmental sciences or similar discipline
  • Good knowledge of sustainable coffee
    farming
  • At least five years’ experience in
    extension work within rural locations
  • Previous experience in climate change
    adaptation/ environmental conservation would be an advantage
  • Highly self motivated and disciplined
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid
    riding licence
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:  17th January, 2017

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