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Project planning and implementation

• Implement project activities in relation to the project document to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;

• Ensure project activities and outputs are consistent with project proposal, logframes and in line with quality standards and country policies;

• Facilitate and participate in capacity building events / trainings on PIP methodology, technical trainings, facilitation skills, ICT based extension programmes and other relevant trainings;

• Supports the step by step creation and implementation of PIPs by farmers and their families, in the community and beyond;

• Supervises and oversees high quality experimental plots or Integrated Plot Plans (IPPs) that serve as learning sites and demonstration plots for PIP farmers and the whole village;

• Facilitate documentation and learning among PIP farmers from experimental plots;

• Facilitate the formation of farmers groups, institutional capacity building and market linkages;

• Regularly provide technical backstopping (via phone and in person) to run the PIP (plots) and facilitate market linkages;

• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.

• Reporting and Knowledge Management, MEAL

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;

• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;

• Prepare and submit well written success stories;

• Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;

• Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;

Representation and coordination

• Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups and coordination meetings conducted at sub county and parish level;

• Work closely with local government actors at Sub County and village level

• Work closely with local the partners to implement the project

• Career fairs

Procurement and finance

• Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;

• Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;

• Provide appropriate codes for expenses

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda

• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures

• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach