Job Description
Vacancy title: Volunteer Field Agents DINU
Jobs at: Catholic Relief Services
JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Volunteer Field Agents DINU
Department: Programs
Supervisor: Field Assistants
Number of positions:52
Country/Location Uganda/within communities of operation in Moroto, Amudat,
Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the
United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity
is at the heart of our mission and operations.
CRS has worked in Uganda since 1965, initially providing emergency assistance
to Sudanese refugees living in the north. Over the years, CRS has expanded its
programming to also address development needs in western, central and eastern
Uganda. CRS’ projects in Uganda currently include agriculture, health,
microfinance, peacebuilding and youth. CRS Uganda implements its programs
through partnerships with local organizations, including the Catholic Church,
other faith-based organizations and community entities for maximum impact and
sustainability.
Background
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is part of the Consortium led by CARE Denmark
including, Gulu Agricultural Development Company (GADC), Dynamic Agro-Pastoral
Development Organisation (DADO) and SORUDA which was awarded to implement a
three-year Development Initiative for Northern Uganda (DINU) program. The DINU,
a Government of Uganda Program with support from European Union is designed to
increase food security, improve maternal and child nutrition and enhance
household income in the Karamoja Sub-region, and Katakwi District. It will be
executed in ten (11) districts of Abim, Kotido, Karenga, Kaabong, Moroto,
Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Napak, Kitgum and Katakwi. CRS will
specifically implement in the five (5) South Karamoja districts of Moroto,
Amudat, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk and Napak.
Summary
CRS DINU Program seeks to recruit and train 52 volunteer field agents from
within the communities of Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Amudat, Moroto and Napak to
support in the implementation of DINU program field/community level activities
by working directly with the Field Assistant, local community structures and
community members in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve
the poor and vulnerable.. The volunteers will work with farmer households to
address gender barriers to women’s equitable access to and control over
household financial resources using CARE’s “Household Dialogues for Financial
Empowerment of Women” methodology. Through a series of dialogues facilitated by
the volunteers, household members will learn to analyse and challenge gender
roles and power dynamics - leading to a change in how household financial
resources and productive assets are used. The volunteers will be trained and
supported with training materials and guidelines tailored to meet the capacity
gaps of the beneficiaries. .
Roles and responsibilities
• The volunteers will support the DINU Program in community mobilization for
the project interventions.
• Ensure the formation, training and performance of Y/VSLAs.
• Will support in the mobilization and monitoring of farmer groups, Community
Animal Health workers, VHT members, MCGs, Lead Mothers, and facilitate
establishment of VSLA groups.
• Conduct support supervision and coaching on management and savings and credit
transaction handling.
• Assess and support in identification of VSLA groups ready for linkages with
banks for credit and other agro-processors, input and produce buyers.
• Promote gender mainstreaming within the farmer groups.
• Provide feedback from our project community structures in relation to the
Project interventions.
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and
contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the
beneficiaries at the community level to assist in strengthening the community
interest,
• Support in translation, in case of trainings at the field level, that may be
conducted by CRS or district technical staff that are not knowledgeable in the
local language.
Implementation period, location and numbers per district.
The volunteers will support the project from date of hire to September 2022.
They should be residents of the sub counties and parishes of implementation as
shown in the table at the bottom. Applicants should provide a letter from the
LC1 confirming location of residence.
Estimated Budget.
Each volunteer field agent will receive a Monthly Stipend.
Reporting.
The Field Agent will report to Field Assistant who will offer technical
guidance on a day to day basis.
Basic Qualifications.
• A certificate in the field of Agriculture livelihoods or Nutrition or a
Uganda Certificate of Education with experience in implementing livelihoods.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in community-based development work,
ideally in the field of Agriculture, Village Savings and loaning associations
for an NGO or CBO.
• Ability to communicate to communities and local leaders.
• Experience in writing basic reports.
Required Languages
• Strong written and verbal communication/written skills in English
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in Pokot or Nga karimojong are
a MUST
• Supervisory Responsibilities (none)
• Key Working Relationships:
• Internal Field Assistant and CRS Staff
• External: Subcounty leadership
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff and volunteers)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used
by each staff and volunteers to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve
the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
• Partnerships
• Accountability
Job application procedure
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill,
effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic
Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States
to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our team
people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our
commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our
commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and
exploitation
By applying to this volunteer role, I understand and acknowledge that CRS
requires its staff and volunteers to treat all people with dignity and respect
and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to
a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will
be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related
topics
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting
children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
NOTE: To apply, please follow the instructions below:
• Email a cover letter and CV only to ug_recruitment@crs.org by
October 19, 2020 at 5:00pm. Large files and/or scans of documents will lead to
rejection of your application.
• In the subject line of the email, copy and paste – VOLUNTEERFIELDAGENTS. All
applications that do not contain this subject line will be rejected and not
read.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
