Job Title: Project Officer Abim WASH and Agriculture Project
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Abim, Uganda
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 Project Officer for the WASH Project will offer technical support and co-ordination of project management/ operations in a manner that meets project set food security & WASH standards and contributes effectively to the wellbeing of children in line with World Vision Uganda’s mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
=Co-ordinate and supervise the distribution of improved and drought resistant varieties to two Sub-counties of Abim district and support establishment of Farmer Field Schools.
=Conduct accurate accountability of the seed varieties distributed to the wet and dry zones of district and offer decision-making support to the project in Abim
=Carry out Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) in specific areas of seed utilization, crop agronomic performances as well as pest and disease incidences.
=Training and equipping selected model farmers in the entire districts of Karamoja with knowledge on sustainable agriculture and other agronomic commensurate with their agro-ecological set-up.
=Train and mentor farmers and farmer groups on value chain selection and analysis and principles of improved farming practices, applicable to the small pastoralist farmer’s holdings nature of Karamoja.
=Represent World Vision Uganda (WVU) at stakeholder meetings and fora such as the Food Security and Agricultural Livelihood meeting, WASH sectoral and working group meetings
=Oversee and monitor the technical aspects of drilling works ensuring quality implementation of water supply and sanitation projects in line with the standards addressing the particular response.
=Co-ordinate the Project’s agricultural extension staffs at sub-counties on matters that concern Project activities such as improved seed distribution, trainings of farmers and farmer groups on improved farming practices, increment of acreage under production by targeted farmers and farming groups.
=Supervise Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Facilitators based at sub-county levels on value chain analysis of suitable projects for elevation of food security and nutritional status of local communities.
=Support the Project Manager in a number of project issues and implementation targets and often manage the project activities in the absence of the Project Management.
=Organize and liaise with partner agencies such as UN-FAO, UN-WFP, District Agricultural and Production departments, other NGOs and line government departments on matters pertaining to WASH, Food security and Livelihood interventions in Abim District.
=Work in collaboration with the district Water department district extension staffs mobilize communities to initiate CLTS/ PHAST approaches and conduct follow up in the identified villages.
=Gather/ collect WASH related information vital for project intervention
=Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
=The Project Officer for the World Vision Project should hold a bachelor’s degree of Science Degree in Food Security, Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or Rural Development
=At least three (3) years or more experience in agricultural, rural development, extension, WASH, or agricultural related livelihoods. Previous experience with implementing agriculture or livelihood projects among communities recovering from war is an added advantage.
=Significant experience of community mobilization and facilitation.
=Relevant teamwork experience and good interpersonal skills. Ability to work sensitively with people from a variety of social backgrounds.
=Strong comprehension of WASH service delivery approaches like CLTS and PHAST
=Strong and evident working experience or Farmer Field School methodology
=Be a Self starter, resilient team player able to meet tight deadlines
=Excellent IT skills in packages like MS Office is desirable
=Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision
=All candidates must be mature and committed Christians, able to demonstrate an active involvement with their faith and also able to appreciate and 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.
Deadline: 7th March 2014
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