The role involves leading the delivery of crop extension
services across Hoima, Buliisa, Kikuube, Pakwach and Nwoya districts,
coordinating field activities, providing technical guidance, liaising with
stakeholders, facilitating training sessions, and monitoring project outcomes
to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and resilience and
improve livelihoods in the targeted communities under the Community
Agriculture Initiatives Project.
Roles and Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Participate in project stakeholders’ meetings including beneficiaries,
community leaders, government officials, and project partners, to gather
feedback and perspectives on project implementation.
• Foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to address
challenges and capitalize on opportunities for project improvement.
Planning and Reporting:
• Lead in developing activity work plans, weekly budgets, and reports,
ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Prepare periodic reports on activity implementation, including daily,
weekly, and monthly updates.
• Review daily activity reports and ensure accountability for project funds
usage.
• Develop horticultural plans and strategies in line with project objectives,
overseeing activities from planting to harvesting.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Training and Demonstration:
• Demonstrate modern agronomic methods and technologies to farmers,
conducting training sessions and demonstrations.
• Provide training on post-harvest handling and supervise fruit tree
planting activities.
• Assist local enterprises in establishing tree nursery beds within the project
area.
• Select suitable horticultural crops based on market demand, climate, and
soil conditions.
• Monitor crop growth and health, implementing measures to optimize
yields and quality.
• Collaborate with government extension workers to integrate project
activities with forestry, crop, natural resources, and environmental
management efforts.
Monitoring and Reporting:
• Identify and report on crop pests, diseases, and natural disasters affecting
agricultural activities.
• Collect and manage agricultural statistical data to monitor project
progress.
• Provide solutions to address concerns for project beneficiaries, partners &
stakeholders
• Participate in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and
tools to track project progress and outcomes.
• Conduct field visits and inspections to verify the quality and effectiveness
of project activities.
• Collect and analyze data on project inputs, outputs, outcomes, and
impacts to assess overall project performance.
• Participate in mid-term review meetings with project stakeholders to
assess project progress.
• Evaluate the implementation of activities outlined in the project plan and
identify any challenges or gaps encountered.
• Analyze mid-term data and information to provide insights into project
performance and inform decision-making.
Research and Innovation:
• Participate in crop and horticultural research, experimenting with new
technologies and practices to improve yields and quality.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected during the mid-term
review process to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive mid-term review reports documenting findings,
recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Present mid-term review findings and recommendations to project
stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and community
members.
Recommendations and Action Planning:
• Develop actionable recommendations based on mid-term review findings
to enhance project effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to develop mid-course
corrections and action plans to address identified challenges and capitalize
on successes.
• Support the integration of mid-term review recommendations into project
planning, budgeting, and implementation processes.
Education and Experience:
• Hold a minimum of Master of Science (MSc) in Crop Science or
Sustainable Agriculture or Agricultural Extension or related field from a
recognized institution.
• Possess at least 10 years of field-related experience.
Competencies:
• Proficient in project management, records and information management,
effective communication, and time management.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with
proficiency in computer applications like Microsoft Office.
• Must be fluent in English, Lunyoro, Lunyakitara Luganda and/or
Runyankole
• Immediate availability to start work will be a requirement for the
successful candidates.