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Production Assistant job at Lutheran World Federation | Apply Now

Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Production Assistant job at Lutheran World Federation

Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

28 Apr 2024

About the Organisation

We are LWF Uganda
Inspired by God's love for humanity, we respond to human suffering and challenge its causes. We want to contribute to community development in Uganda through rights-based empowerment for sustainable development. We serve all people irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, race or political conviction.

Job Title

Production Assistant job at Lutheran World Federation

Job Description

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with the production Officer to initiate and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Nursery Bed activities in liaison with other sections, and ensures optimum utilization of project resources at minimum cost.

  • In conjunction with the Production Officer, liaise with and work in cooperation with the relevant local authorities, local community leaders, relevant civil society and non-governmental organizations, collaborating/implementing partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate to achieve the Nursey Bed objectives, and facilitate project implementation.

  • Oversee and improve the daily functions of the Nursery Bed.

  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the nursery, including watering, potting, and weeding plants, fertilizing them, and monitoring insect and disease infestation

  • Monitor weather conditions and pay special attention to hot and dry temperatures.

  • Create staff work rosters and delegate duties for Nursery bed attendants.

  • Requesting for nursery bed stock including seeds, soil, stones, fertilizers, shrubs, plants, and trees etc.

  • Control the inventory of plants and supplies to ensure that there is enough stock to meet demand

  • Growing plants, trees, and shrubs to use as stock/ Mother gardens.

  • Create attractive plant displays at the Nursery sites.

  • Collect and compile regularly field data on Nursery bed activities carried out, and undertake impact assessments using participatory approaches for all beneficiaries to determine the relevance and impact of the project assistance

  • Assist the Production Officer to prepare periodical work plans and progress/status reports on Agro-forestry project activities and achievements in line with the requirements stipulated in the project documents

  • Prepare and submit reports to the Production Officer as required and Perform any other official duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Project Officer, the Project Manager, or his/her designate.

Qualifications and Competencies

  • A relevant degree in Forestry, Ecology, Biology, Integrated Plant Sciences

  • Good computer skills and knowledge using Microsoft Office programs

  • At least 3 years of experience in horticulture, forestry, environment

  • Extensive experience in nursery management and procedures

  • Experience working on greenfield projects under minimal supervision

  • Excellent communication and organization skills

  • Strong hands-on skills

  • Ability to work well with chemicals and pesticides.

  • Excellent reporting skills

  • Mature, pragmatic, and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment

  • Team player but comfortable working autonomously

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Good negotiation skills

  • Valid riding permit

  • Good attention to detail

  • Rigorous and organized approach

  • Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.Result-oriented

  • Strong work ethic

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

  • Knowledge of the local languages (Madi/Arabic).

How to Apply

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