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Job Title ⇒ Agriculture Extension Officer
Site ⇒ ugandajobss.blogspot.com
Organization ⇒ Finn Church Aid FCA
Duty Station ⇒ Uganda
Reports to ⇒ Livelihood Specialist / Area Manager

About US ⇒
Finn Church Aid FCA is the largest Finnish international aid organization.
We operate in 14 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the
poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or
political convictions. Our work is based on rights, which means that our
operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination and responsibility.

Job Summary ⇒ The Agriculture Extension Officer will oversee the
implementation of the project innovative extension model aimed at stimulating
the traditional poor farmers to become innovative farmers, working with them
to improve maize productivity and creating with them a ‘direct maize market’
with improved terms of trade. He / she will implement all field-level
activities related to the production, post-harvest handling, and value
addition and marketing, for the targeted smallholder maize farmers in
accordance with the approved FSL proposal, budget and timelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒ Specifically, the Agriculture Extension
Officer will perform the following duties:
⇗ Develop monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and budgets;
⇗ Provide technical advice to maize smallholder farmers on how to adopt best
farming practices.
⇗ Provide technical backstopping to the targeted maize farmers through
regular On-farm support visits, conducting Farmer Field Days and establishment
of demonstrations / centres of excellence;
⇗ Provide technical advice on design elements to strengthen the Community-
based Agricultural
⇗ Extension System through the novel Agricultural Enterprise Agents AEAs
approach.
⇗ Provide training, mentorship and coaching of AEAs in maize value chain
development approach.
⇗ Supervise the AEAs and ensure effective implementation of project
community-based extension activities.
⇗ Establish a system to monitor and evaluate project activities, collect and
update accurate and
⇗ timely FSL related research data on an on-going basis.
⇗ Maintain networks of collaboration with technical specialists, district
Agricultural Office to gather information and promote awareness of technical
issues to improve extension systems and advisory services.
⇗ Support the development of partnerships with the district, private sector,
NGOs, CBOS and other stakeholders involved in the area of the maize value
chains / agriculture.
⇗ Compile farmer profiles include training needs, output and any data needs
as might be required
⇗ Participate in stakeholder dialogue and consultation meetings with project
communities
⇗ Support the development of increased market linkages for the FSL targeted
smallholder farmers.
⇗ Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The applicant for the Finn Church Aid FCA Agriculture Extension Officer
job opportunity should hold a University Degree in Extension, Agriculture
Sciences, Rural Development, or related field. Additional training in Value
Chain governance will be an added advantage
⇗ Five years of relevant experience in planning and implementation of
agricultural extension projects in rural development context.
⇗ A deep understanding of the M4P Approach and value chain governance.
⇗ Previous experience implementing similar activities in a refugee setting
will be an added advantage
⇗ Working knowledge of English, Runyakore / Rukiga, Kiswahili and Kinyabwisha
⇗ Experience in rural agricultural extension with poor smallholder farms
⇗ Good knowledge of project planning and management.
⇗ Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports
⇗ Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and conduct technical meetings and
training activities
⇗ Computer literacy i.e. Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
⇗ Ability to work in a local and refugee context in remote areas
⇗ Ability to work in a local and refugee context in remote areas
⇗ Ability to ride a motorcycle and possession of a valid riding permit is a
MUST

How to Apply ⇒
All suitably qualified and interested applications should send a cover letter
and a CV not more than 5 pages with at least three referees and a daytime
telephone contact with copies of academic papers addressed to:

The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Finn Church AID, Uganda Country Office,
P.O. Box 21826 Kampala, Tank Hill Rd, Roche Close, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda.

Email applications should be in one file attachment Ms Word or PDF
mentioning the position title in the subject to Ugaco.hr@kua.fi

Applications may also be hand delivered to our office in Kampala.

Deadline: 26 th June 2020.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women and PWDS are
encouraged to apply. Host and Refugee communities are encouraged to apply

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