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Programme Analyst (Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Management) job at Food and Agriculture Organization | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
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FAO and Uganda have a long history of cooperation. The Organization’s technical assistance in the country began as early as 1959 in the areas of aquaculture development and livestock disease control. Cooperation has increased since the opening of FAO’s representation in 1981, with interventions comprising national policy and programme formulation, agricultural and rural development projects, and emergency and rehabilitation assistance. More recently, emphasis has been given to building resilience to the effects of climate change.
FAO’s cooperation with Uganda Government is shaped by the Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2015-2019, jointly developed with the Government and other partners.
The CPF is a joint framework which forms the basis for strategic cooperation over the next five years between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. The CPF is fully aligned with national and regional development priorities as well as the UN Development Assistance Framework for Uganda.
Over the years, the stature and influence of FAO in Uganda has grown considerably. Currently, the country programme comprises well over 20 projects with a combined budget of close to 80 million USD, which makes FAO one of Uganda’s significant development partners. FAO projects are mainly field-based, addressing on-ground pertinent issues.
Until 2010, FAO’s support programme emphasized emergency and rehabilitation following two decades of insurgency in Northern and North Eastern Uganda. The current CPF however, focuses more on long-term development objectives aimed at revitalizing agricultural production and productivity and spurring economic development for the country.
FAO Uganda therefore falls under the Development Programme. FAO’s development interventions aim to support and build resilient agriculture-based livelihoods. Our interventions focus on crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and their interaction with the environment, Climate change and building resilience. Further, FAO gives guidance in drafting effective legislation and creating national strategies to achieve transformational development and alleviate hunger.
Programme Analyst (Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Management) job at Food and Agriculture Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization
The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda to achieve sustainable food, nutrition and income.
security through resilient, sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems. These interventions are under the project UNJP/UGA/068/EC entitled “Improving Food Security and Resilience for Food Production Systems in Karamoja” funded by the European Union. The project aims to contributing to enhanced resilience and gender-responsiveness of food production and livelihood systems for food and nutrition security in Karamoja subregion using a food systems approach.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of (TBC), the incumbent will provide technical support to contribute to environmental sustainability through agroforestry and sustainable soil management for the project “Improving food security and resilience of food production systems in Karamoja” (UNJP/UGA/068/EC).
Technical Focus
The Program Analyst (Agroforestry and Sustainable Land Management) will provide technical support in the implementation of interventions on agroforestry and sustainable soil and water management on selected nutrition sensitive agri-food value chains through integrated crop, livestock and tree production systems. The incumbent will in collaboration with relevant technical persons, lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and capacity building of partner staff and communities on agroforestry and sustainable management of croplands, rangelands and forest areas in selected micro-watersheds. The Programme Assistant will undertake the following primary duties in close collaboration with all relevant technical personnel.
Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of agroforestry-and sustainable soil management interventions.
Support preparation and/or review and implementation of land use/watershed plans and maps in target household and micro-catchments.
Provide advice and support establishment of agroforestry demonstrations on innovative agroforestry practices for promoting sustainable integration of crops, trees and livestock depending on the local context in the target project districts in collaboration with NARO.
Provide advice on participatory identification of appropriate indigenous tree species adapted to the local context and establishment of community managed tree nurseries using quality tree planting material,
Develop capacity of project beneficiaries (farmers, communities) on raising appropriate tree species (especially important indigenous species at risk of over exploitation) for improved nutrition, and access to materials for medicinal, bioenergy, construction, and crafts among others.
Support piloting of the global soil doctors programme in Karamoja in collaboration with the national promoter,
Work closely with communications team to support the development, translation, printing, dissemination and distribution of information materials and kits on sustainable soil management.
Provide technical support on identification and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes to improve sustainable land management practices by promoting appropriate restoration measures,
Conduct capacity needs assessment among project beneficiaries and support in the development and delivery of appropriate training content.
Propose project activities to improve market access / develop business plans for agroforestry, wood, and non-wood agroforestry products.
Work closely with communications team to document good practices and human-interest stories from the project.
Support development of monitoring tools and establishment of database for agroforestry and sustainable land management practices activities in collaboration with MEAL team and other project technical persons
Carry out monitoring and technical backstopping of implementing partners and project beneficiaries.
Submit monthly progress briefs and make input to technical reports other ad-hoc reports as and when required.
Perform any other duties as required.
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A University Degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Agroecology, Soil Science Natural Resources Management, or related fields from a recognized University,
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in implementing multi-partner forestry and disaster Risk Management projects among rural communities in Karamoja sub-region or similar contexts,
Knowledge of integrated community based natural resources management and participatory extension approaches is an added advantage.
Working knowledge of English.
National of Uganda.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Extent and relevance of experience in project implementation and monitoring using a result-based management approach.
Extent and relevance of experience in managing projects dealing with food security and livelihoods and/or climate change adaptation and mitigation and/or addressing value chain development, and/or natural resource management.
Experience in working with the government partners at different levels.
Extent and relevance of experience in supporting and facilitating multi-stakeholders’ processes including interacting with policy- and decision makers at various levels, communities and private sector.
Proven coordination skills to implement the capacity building projects and activities, including development and organization of training events at the district and local level.
Proven leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to open up to innovative approaches and new practices.
Ability to deliver project outputs and budgets on timely manner with high standard quality.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within team and with external stakeholders.
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