Action Against Hunger Food Security and Livelihoods Extension Workers Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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Action Against Hunger Food Security and Livelihoods Extension Workers Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs. Action Against Hunger Uganda looking for “Food Security and Livelihoods Extension Workers“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before May 05, 2023.

Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is committed to ending world hunger. The organization helps malnourished children and provides communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

NGO Jobs in Uganda 2021 May/June

The Action Against Hunger has published a job vacancy announcement on April 22, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Food Security and Livelihoods Extension Workers to be based in Moroto, Uganda.

Action Against Hunger Job Vacancy 2023

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Implementation (70%)

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, marketing facilities.
Work with the refugees and host communities to explore indigenous technical experiences and develop cropping calendars and business Plans.
Facilitate adoption of livelihood and resilience innovations such as sustainable 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 beneficiaries

Position in Organization:

Job Category: Programs
Duty Station: Moroto, Nakapiripirit & Nabilatuk, Ug
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Scale: Not Specified
Deadline: May 05, 2023 11:00 Pm
Number Of Positions: 3
Age Limit: Not Specified

Qualification:

A minimum of a diploma in Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Livestock, Business development, forestry or other relevant discipline
A minimum of two years’ 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
Previous work in a refugee setting is desirable.
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 an added advantage.