Coordinator Agriculture(ZOA Uganda)-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title:   Coordinator Agriculture, (AS4Y)
Organisation: ZOA Uganda
Project Name: Agri Skills 4 You (AS4Y)
Job location:  Arua, Uganda
Deadline:  13th December 2013
Reports to: Manager AS4Y

About ZOA:
ZOA is an International Non-Governmental Organisation working in Uganda since 1998. Its mission is to assist in rebuilding the livelihoods of peoples who are affected by human conflict or natural disaster. We operate in 15 countries in Africa and Asia. Our community based programme in Uganda concentrates on Food Security, Livelihoods/ Economic Development, Vocational Training, Education and WASH and is implemented in close cooperation with local organizations and local government. In 2013, ZOA started a multi-year project "Agri Skills 4 You" funded by the Dutch Government to develop skills among farmers and youth for market oriented agriculture in West Nile.

Job Summary:
The Coordinator will be responsible for building capacity of Networks/ Agri business clusters and linking them to private sector. The coordinator will work closely with CEFORD Project Officers that are working on Training and coaching of farmers under the same project. The coordinator will ensure that activities are planned, organized and monitored following approved project plans.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•     Responsible for the iimplementation of activities as described in the project proposal based on ZOA's country policy
•     Conducts training needs assessments and develops trainings for farmers in the project.
•     Organise trainings, study tours, study circles and key stakeholder meetings for the farmer groups.
•     Ensures implementation and monitoring of the project in line with donor requirements
•     Organizes meetings with relevant stakeholders in liaison with CEFORD Project officers in order to build and maintain relations.
•     Report on the project progress on a monthly basis.
•     Establishes Village Based Information Systems, Farmers Resource Centres and District Agro Business Clusters

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should posses a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, agriculture Economics or other relevant field.
•     A minimum of four years successful experience in a similar position and/or agricultural extension services
•     Competence in agro business plan development and profitability analysis.
•     Good communication, writing and facilitation skills
•     Highly inventive, creative and enthusiastic person (able to develop the best approach)
•     Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word
•     Self motivator, having the ability to work with limited supervision
•     Ability to work in an innovative environment where plans are developed fast and open for change
•     Ability and skills to coordinate projects in communities that have hosted internally displaced people/refugees
•     Able to ride a motorcycle with a valid driving/riding license
•     Knowledge of any West-Nile languages is an advantage

How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with ZOA Uganda and are mature with an ability to integrate and express Christian values in rehabilitation work, then please send your application letter together with curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) , names and contacts of three referees of which one is your pastor or priest,
to: hr@zoa.ug in subject header: Coordinator Agriculture AS4Y.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.