Programs - Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Extension Worker - Uganda

Job Summary: The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Extension Worker is the front line technical person in the delivery of our FSL programs. He/She will provide support and ensure successful implementation of food security and livelihood interventions, including agricultural development, business development, vocational skills training, and VSLA. The incumbent plays a key role in the field with community mobilization, training of project participants, monitoring and support to field activities and documentation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programme Implementation (75%)

Implementation of food security and livelihood activities within the scope of the project.
Community mobilization, targeting and monitoring movement and distribution of food security and livelihood inputs to the target groups.
In consultation with the Food Security and Livelihood Officer and other staff, organize and draw work plans.
Where possible in liaison with FSL Officer, link extension services to other existing institutions and organizations such as those responsible for providing credit, technology packages, and marketing facilities.
Work with the Farmer groups to explore indigenous technical experiences and develop cropping calendars and business Plans.
Facilitate adoption of livelihood and resilience innovations such as Optimized Land Use Model (OLUM), Block farming, VSLA methodology and Sustainable Income Generation alternatives.
Support the FSL Officer conduct FSL related trainings to the target participants.

Effective Monitoring and Evaluation (25%)

Participate in surveys, assessments to continuously identify agricultural and business gaps and needs in the district.
Conduct regular field visits to project sites and update the FSL Officer with the progress of project activities in the field.
Prepare regular and comprehensive project progressive monthly and weekly reports.
Participate in Program evaluations.
Ensure that all the partners contracted by ACF, render quality service to the clients/beneficiaries as per the terms spelt out in the contractual agreements and give feed back to the FSL Officer accordingly.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold at least Diploma in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Livestock, Business development, forestry or other relevant discipline.
A minimum of two years of experience working with agricultural development, business development, vocational skills training, and cash based interventions.
Previous exposure and experience in for agriculture value chain and income generating activities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to write good reports.
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations.
Culturally sensitive.
Knowledge of the local language (N’gakaramojong) is a MUST.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability and willingness to ride a motor/bicycle, and possession of a valid riding permit is a MUST.