Program Officer Livelihood Job Vacancy at Build Africa Uganda

Job Title:  Program Officer Livelihood

Duty Station: Kampala, Kumi, Uganda
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for  implementing   a high  quality  livelihood  program  in the  Kumi  Area Program  including  monitoring  , evaluation  , and  reporting  .
• S/he  will ensure  the  practice  and institutionilisation  of a  culture of innovation  and creativity  in  programs  .
• The job-holder  will  be  expected  to continually observe  the day-to-day  effectiveness of the  livelihood program  delivery  , noting and reporting  any  areas  where  improvements  are possible .
Specifications:
• Minimum  of a relevant  first   degree  from  a recognized  university  , preferably  in agriculture with at least  3 years  of demonstrated  experience  working  with  development  projects  in the  relevant  field  , livelihood  and income  generating  activities , preferably  with an  INGO.
• Good  understanding  of the  livelihood  development  sector  especially  in the  areas of production , value  addition  and  marketing  and  resilience  to shocks  and  stresses.
• Knowledge and experience  in the  rural  financial  services  sector  with business  development  orientation
• Experience  of direct  working  with  communities
How to apply:
All interested  candidates  are invited  to send  a cover letter  and  curriculum  vitae to the following  contact ;
The Human  Resources  Officer
Build  Africa  Uganda, p. o. Box  7224
Kampala
Application Deadline: 2nd Oct 2013