Job Title: Field Officers
Organization: Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa
Duty Station: Luwero, Uganda
Deadline: 2nd October 2013
Reports to: Field Operations Manager
About Hanns:
Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa is a foundation focusing on sustainable agricultural development, specifically supporting smallholder coffee farmers. With its projects it aims to improve their livelihoods by enhancing their productivity, competitiveness and participation in the value chain. Activities focus on the implementation of extension systems, on the development of farmer organizations, and on the establishment of efficient market linkages and access to important support services. As an implementer under the "Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) — Uganda: Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change" funded by the European Union and coordinated by the FAO, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung Africa wishes to recruit the following highly motivated experts. All the positions will be based in the greater Luwero area.
Job Summary:
The Field Officer will be responsible for implementing Recruitment an effective agricultural extension system for enhancing the capacity of smallholder farmers to adapt to the effects of climate change on their coffee production. The Field Officers will also collaborate with agricultural/ climate change research organizations in conducting studies and in implementing trials of adaptation practices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should have an agricultural or related field qualification at Degree level and be computer literate.
Possess at least five (5) years of experience in extension work in rural locations.
He / She should be an expert in sustainable coffee farming systems with a strong background in environmental and soil/ water conservation practices
Possess a valid license to ride a motorbike.
How to Apply:
All possible candidates should send their applications with letters, detailed CVs, and the names and contacts of three professional referees should preferably be submitted by e-mail to Aidah.Nabasirye@hrnstiftung.org. If hand delivered please deliver to Harms R. Neumann Stiftung Africa on 7th Street, Plot 44/50, Industrial Area, Kampala. Uganda
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