Project Assistant - AgronomyExpiring Today!

Description (Public)

The Project Assistant - Agronomy will provide day-to-day field support for crop production, farmer mobilization, and agronomic extension at assigned horticulture sites in Amudat. The position helps translate water and irrigation investments into productive, functional, and sustainably managed community farming sites.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day field support for horticultural crop production and site operationalization.
Support irrigation-assisted crop production and ensure efficient use of water infrastructure.
Mobilize, train, and mentor smallholder farmers using demonstration-based extension approaches.
Implement integrated pest management, soil fertility enhancement, crop nutrition, and food safety protocols.
Collect crop performance data, maintain production records, and submit regular field progress reports.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science, Plant Science, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant field experience in crop/horticultural production, agricultural extension, and farmer support.
Practical experience supporting smallholder farmers in horticultural production and irrigation-supported farming.
Experience working with farmer groups and local government extension structures, preferably in Karamoja or similar dryland environments.

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM), soil fertility, crop nutrition, and climate-smart agriculture.
Strong skills in farmer mobilization, training, and participatory extension methodologies.
Good record-keeping, monitoring, and technical reporting abilities.
Alignment with FH Association's Christian values and safeguarding standards.

How to Apply

About FH Association (Formerly Food for the Hungry)

Food for the Hungry (FH/U) is a Christian international relief and development organization that has been working in Uganda since 1989. FH is currently operating programs in Asia, Latin America and Africa with support offices in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, United States of America and Japan. FH’s primary goal is to end all forms of poverty World-wide. In Uganda, FH is operational in the Districts of Adjumani, Kitgum, Lamwo, Kole, Kween, Mbale, Namutumba and Amudat Districts implementing programs in four main sectors of Education; Food Security and Livelihoods; Health/Nutrition and Disaster Risk Reduction; with the Head office located in Kampala.