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16 Community Facilitators jobs at Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda | Apply Now
Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
ADRA Uganda is a non-profit humanitarian organization committed to promoting positive social change and improving the quality of life for disadvantaged communities through sustainable development programs. Founded in 1984 as part of the global Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), the organization has earned widespread recognition for its impactful interventions in health, education, livelihoods, water and sanitation, and disaster relief. ADRA Uganda fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, prioritizing integrity, teamwork, and professional growth while offering employees opportunities to engage in meaningful, community-focused work.
Job opportunities span various sectors, including project management, logistics, monitoring and evaluation, and community outreach, with a focus on flexible and adaptive work arrangements to ensure a balance between professional and personal lives. The organization’s business model is centered on the principles of partnership, community engagement, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on leveraging resources and knowledge to create lasting change.
With operations in multiple regions of Uganda, ADRA serves millions of people, responding to emergencies and building long-term solutions for sustainable development. Core values such as service, transparency, accountability, and empowerment guide ADRA's work, while its commitment to corporate social responsibility includes initiatives focused on health, education, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.adrauganda.org.
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16 Community Facilitators jobs at Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Community Facilitators (16 Jobs)
Organisation: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Uganda
Duty Station: Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Mobilize and register the existing FFS-FBS Farmer groups.
Mobilize and support formation of new FFL-FBS groups!
Support mobilization, strengthening/establishment of farmer business schools and sub-county/parish networks to enhance their functionality and capacity to respond to the needs of their members!
Mobilize and develop the entrepreneurial and business management capacity of farming communities on market-oriented integrated livestock-crop-tree production systems through farmer business schools!
Conduct weekly sessions focusing on crop management, integrated pest management, soil fertility, and water management.
Facilitate Group Learning: Organize and lead group sessions that encourage peer learning and practical application of business concepts.
Mobilize and develop prioritized gender-responsive sustainable value chains for crop, livestock, and forest enterprises and strengthen private sector linkages!
Develop entrepreneurial and business management capacity of young people (especially out-of-school youth) and women groups to start viable small businesses on prioritized nutrition-sensitive agri-food value chains and strengthen linkages with markets!
Mobilize and Support implementation of integrated digital solutions to farmers, including linkages to agricultural advisory services, financial services, and markets!
Support review and implementation of watershed plans and maps in selected catchments using watershed management approach.
Support dissemination of multi-hazard early warning information to communities and key local actors.
Train FFS and supports Setting up of demonstration gardens and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) sites at the parish level, guiding farmers through the process.
Sensitize and create awareness and build capacity on multi-hazard disaster risk management through appropriate climate smart agricultural practices in the project areas.
Facilitate Group Learning: Organize and lead group sessions that encourage peer learning and practical application of business concepts.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Diploma or degree in agriculture, agricultural extension, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in community-based agricultural extension.
Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in local languages and a valid motorcycle riding license may be required.
Experience in adult education and community mobilization.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with local communities and stakeholders
How to Apply
All qualified applicants should send their application letter, CV, copies of academic papers, a recommendation letter from a religious leader, and a recommendation letter from previous employers to: recruitment@adrauganda.org
Deadline: 22nd May 2025