Agriculture Officer(World Vision Uganda)- Job opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: Agriculture Officer
Organization: World Vision Uganda
Project:  Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund Project (NUSAF2)
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Kotido, Uganda
Deadline: 1st November, 2013. 
About WVU:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 40 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:
The Agriculture Officer will provide technical support to field staff implementing NUSAF 2 projects in Abim and Kotido District in the areas of Agricultural Production and Sustainable Environmental Management. Work closely with the District Production and Environmental offices to ensure that projects designed by WV have been and are technically feasible for implementation including ensuring that the right types of inputs that are suitable for Karamoja region have been procured and delivered on timely manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Provide guidance during the process of project selection and drafting of project design documents and budgets.
    Ensure all agricultural production and sustainable environmental projects are feasible i.e. are technically sound, have right number of participants and inputs.
    Work closely with FAO, district production and forestry departments to ensure appropriate seeds, cuttings and seedlings are procured and delivered to projects sites on timely manner.
    Conduct training of staff on sustainable agriculture and environmental management practices in liaison with district production, forestry and environment departments.
    In liaison with the field teams and district technical staff, develop work norms and standards for implementation of all agricultural production and environmental management projects.
    Conduct regular field visit to sub-project sites to check implementation progress and conduct on-spot training of PTLs, CMs, PMCs and project participants.
    In liaison with the Field Teams prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports which reflect activities accomplished in the agricultural production and environmental management areas.
    Represent WV team in district food security and livelihood meetings and forums in Kotido and Abim Districts.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The applicant should hold a Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related
    Three or more years experience of relief and development work.
    Experience of assessment, planning and implementation of agricultural development programmes.
    Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills.
    Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social back­ground.
    Self motivated with excellent time management skills.
    Mature Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates must send their applications with complete Curriculum Vitae, via email to: wvujobs@wvi.org.  Please address the application to the People and Culture Specialist (Recruitment) and do indicate the post title in the email subject line.
NB: Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.