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Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in FSL Extension Worker job at Action Against Hunger
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Action Against Hunger-Uganda is a vital branch of the global humanitarian organization, Action Against Hunger, dedicated to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Uganda. The organization has a strong presence in the country, implementing comprehensive programs aimed at addressing the root causes of hunger and improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations.
Action Against Hunger-Uganda focuses on a multi-sectoral approach that integrates nutrition, food security, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and health interventions. These programs are designed to provide immediate relief to those in need while also promoting long-term sustainable development. The organization’s nutrition programs include therapeutic feeding centers and community-based initiatives that provide life-saving treatment to children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
In the realm of food security, Action Against Hunger-Uganda works to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience among local communities. The organization provides training and resources to smallholder farmers, helping them adopt improved farming practices and diversify their livelihoods. This support aims to increase food production, improve household incomes, and reduce vulnerability to food shortages.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are critical components of Action Against Hunger-Uganda's efforts to prevent malnutrition and improve overall health. The organization implements projects that ensure access to clean water, build sanitation facilities, and promote hygiene education. These initiatives help to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases and create healthier living environments for communities.
Health interventions by Action Against Hunger-Uganda focus on strengthening local health systems and increasing access to essential healthcare services. The organization collaborates with local health authorities to train healthcare workers, improve healthcare infrastructure, and ensure the availability of essential medicines and supplies. These efforts contribute to better health outcomes and support the overall well-being of the population.
FSL Extension Worker job at Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger
The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Extension Worker is the front line technical in the delivery of our FSL programs. He/She will provide support and ensure successful implementation of food security and livelihood interventions, including agricultural development, business development, vocational skills training, and VSLA.
The incumbent plays a key role in the field with community mobilization, support training of project beneficiaries, monitoring of and support to field activities and documentation.
Essential Job Duties
Programme Implementation (70%)
Implementation of food security and livelihood activities within the scope of the projec
Community mobilization, targeting and monitoring movement and distribution of food security and livelihood inputs to the target groups
In consultation with the Food Security and Livelihood Officer and other staff organize and draw work plans
Where possible in liaison with FSL Officer link extension services to other existing institutions and organizations such as those responsible for providing credit, technology packages, marketing facilities.
Work with the refugees and host communities to explore indigenous technical experiences and develop cropping calendars and business Plans.
Facilitate adoption of livelihood and resilience innovations such as sustainable Optimized Land Use Model (OLUM), Block farming, VSLA methodology,Apiary,Poultry and Sustainable Income Generation alternatives.
Support the FSL Officer conduct FSL related trainings to the target beneficiaries
Effective Monitoring and Evaluation (25%)
Participate in surveys, assessments to continually identify agricultural and business gaps and needs in the district.
Conduct regular field visits to project sites and update the FSL Officer with the progress of project activities in the field
Prepare regular and comprehensive project progressive monthly and weekly reports.
Participate in Programme evaluation
Ensure that all the partners contracted by ACF, render quality service to the clienteles/beneficiaries as per the terms spelt out in the contractual agreements and give feed back to the FSL Officer
Other duties as required (5%)
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A minimum of a Diploma in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Livestock, Business development, forestry or other relevant discipline
Required Skills & Experience
A minimum of two years’ experience working with agricultural development, business development, vocational skills training, and cash based interventions.
Previous exposure and experience in for agriculture value chain and income generating activities
Excellent communication skills and ability to write good reports
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Previous work in a refugee setting is desirable.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
Knowledge of Madi and Arabic Languages is a must
Culturally sensitive
Fluency in written and spoken English
Must be able and willing to ride and possess a valid riding permit.
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