Welthungerhilfe Farmer Field School Facilitator Jobs in Uganda

Welthungerhilfe is looking for a dynamic and team-oriented Farmer Filed School Facilitators who can work independently and contribute to further improving the quality of the Project. The successful candidate will be based in the Welthungerhilfe – Yumbe Project Office in Yumbe Town. The position is to be filled by September 01, 2020.

The aim of the position:

Under the general supervision of the Technical Lead Agriculture, the FFSF will be responsible for the provision of technical advice in the field of agricultural and livestock production.

Duration: The initial contract will be for 12 months with possibility of extension to 3 years

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Carry out ground working activities in preparation for the selection of beneficiaries and establishment of FFSs

• Guide the identified beneficiaries through the FFS formalization process, i.e. establishing the FFS, leadership structure, constitutions, bye-laws, registration with relevant authorities and opening up of bank accounts

• Facilitate the group action planning process and identify the appropriate learning activities to be integrated into the season-long training schedule

• Set up study and commercial plots with crops identifiedby the FFS groups.

• Guide the farmers on enterprise selection and support farmers to develop season-long training schedules

• Conduct the regular FFS sessions on a weekly basis following the season-long schedule

• Guide FFS groups to put in place and regularly update the appropriate record.

• Mentor the FFS groups to higher level farmer organizations like FFS Networks and build their managerial and entrepreneurial skills to enable them become self-reliant

• Liaise with other partners in the Livelihood sector in preparing the appropriate training content and maintain a regular exchange of information with them.

• Together with FFS groups organize field days, trips as an integral component of the FFS learning process

• Sensitize the FFS groups on cross cutting issues on gender, environment, nutrition and Covid-19.

• Conduct supportive supervision and on job mentoring at community level for nutrition leaders

• Document quality reports

Note: – The role of the Famer Field School Facilitator cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the WHH humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, she/he will

be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Must hold a minimum of Diploma in agriculture;

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in community based agricultural projects

• Good report writing skills and the collection and compilation of field data

• Knowledge of Farmer Field School approach is an advantage

• Very good communication skills both oral and written.

• Must poses a valid Motorcycle driving license

Desirable:

• Good command in English, knowledge and fluency in local language is desirable

• Willing to work on weekends if necessary, during planting season (will be compensated)

• Experience in working independently and result oriented

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested applicants should submit via email their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages) containing contact details and telephone numbers of 3 work related reference persons to

uga.kampala.office@welthungerhilfe.de

Files should be submitted in single email with standard file types like MS Word(.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and should not exceed 2MB. Or hand delivery your application letter to; Welthungerhilfe Field Office Yumbe.

Please indicate the position for which you are applying for in the subject line of your E mail. Or, at the back page of your application letter. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 10th August 2020 by 5:00pm

Job applicant’s privacy notice: All the information you provide during the process will only be used for the purpose of progressing your application, or to fulfil legal or regulatory requirements if necessary. We will not share any of the information you provide during the recruitment process with any third parties outside of this purpose.

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