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Job Title:
Livelihoods Assistant
Employer:
ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Agriculture jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 18 July 2024
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Livelihoods Assistant job at ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
ALIGHT Uganda is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities in Uganda. With a mission to help people in crisis achieve health, safety, and dignity, ALIGHT is recognized for its effective programs in health, education, economic empowerment, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organization enjoys a strong reputation for its commitment to inclusive, innovative, and impactful solutions. ALIGHT fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture that values diversity, respect, and a shared commitment to improving lives.
The company offers various job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to their mission. Since its inception, ALIGHT has evolved by integrating technology, improving its response mechanisms, and expanding its presence to meet the growing needs of displaced and vulnerable populations across Uganda. Their innovative business model emphasizes partnerships with other humanitarian organizations, local governments, and community groups to maximize the impact of their work.
ALIGHT operates on a national scale, reaching thousands of individuals across Uganda through its various initiatives. The organization’s core values include accountability, respect, innovation, and empowerment. As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, ALIGHT Uganda is committed to supporting sustainable development and promoting human rights. For more information, visit www.alight.org.
Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Livelihoods Assistant job at ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
Full-time
Deadline:
18 Jul 2024
Livelihoods Assistant job at ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
ALIGHT (Formerly known as American Refugee Committee)
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Identify project beneficiaries in collaboration with Local structures and in accordance with the laid down guidelines/rules and timeframe.
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Promote the use of modern farming practice and techniques through training, advising farmers, farm visits and demonstrations to transform targeted families from subsistence to commercial farmers.
Identify project beneficiaries in collaboration with Local structures and in accordance with the laid down guidelines/rules and timeframe.
Ensure Small holder farmers’ groups are mobilized, organized, and strengthened into strong business groups/ for bulk purchase of inputs, value addition, bulking and collective marketing of produce.
Develop the farmer’s capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality.
Coordinate project activities with OPM, UNHCR, government extension agents and other partners at community level
Carry out monitoring visits to verify information provided by Community Based Facilitators.
In liaison with the Livelihoods Officer prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and reports.
Support M&E teams in data collection and updating group information and their achievements.
Manage and mentor Livelihoods volunteers under his/ her supervision.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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• University Degree in Agriculture or Agribusiness from a recognized institution/ Diploma in sustainable agriculture
A minimum of 2 years’ work experience implementing agro-based and social business livelihoods.
Experience in entrepreneurship, VSLA and agribusiness.
Knowledge of farmer field school approach and climate smart agriculture
Experience in writing reports.
Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Motorbike riding experience with a valid riding license
Knowledge of Kiswahili, the local language of the population and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage.
Key behaviors & abilities
Ability to work individually and within a team.
Ability to write clear, detailed, and concise reports on computer and consistently able to meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel throughout communities and work in a participatory manner with a variety of populations.
Strong knowledge of the local population and language.
Ability to handle stressful working conditions with limited supervision.
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