Jobs at Trust for Africa’s Orphans Uganda - Extension Workers

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The jobholders will mobilize and facilitate the process of group formation for the farmers
• Work closely with other staff in collection and verification of baseline data
• In charge of the identification and registration of beneficiaries, organisation of the training clusters, commencement of training in Sustainable Agriculture, provision of crop inputs, planting and nurturing of the crops, ensure correct harvest and short term storage of crop products and bulking them in the Coop store
• Carry out training and demonstration for profitable and strategic enterprises using a participatory approach (hands on) to instill better farming skills and knowledge to the beneficiaries and their neighbours.
• Offer support in the development of the capacity of the farmers in the area of agriculture through identification of gaps and identifying possible capacity building needs
• Guide farmers on best crop husbandry practices, diagnosis and control (where applicable) of notifiable crop pests and diseases and post-harvest handling
• Work closely with the Project Manager to draw project work plans and budget, and reporting.
• Provide extension services to the beneficiaries in farming methods of selected crops and quality standards set by the suppliers of inputs and companies that demand the products
• Work in liaison with the Project Manager and the Cooperative Officers to mobilize and register the farmers into cooperatives and link them to crop buyers
• Mentor and train farmers in group dynamics and crop development
• Organize exchange visits between groups to enable them to learn from each other
• Carry out regular on farm support visit to the project farmers to assess performance and support them to set up and maintain model sustainable farms.
• Work closely with the advisory committee members and other local community leaders, monitor the progress and impact of the project activities on the community against specified goals and objectives
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor that promotes the aims and objectives of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences relevant discipline. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least three years’ experience and demonstrable skills in designing and implementing climate interventions
• Fluent in Luo or Acholi

How to Apply: 

All candidates should send their application letters with detailed CVs, photocopies of testimonials, three professional references including their telephone contacts via post, email or hand deliver to the address below:

The Board Secretary,

TAOU Board of Directors,

Plot No. 152, Mutesa 11 Road, Ntinda Nakawa

P.O. Box, 4523, Kampala, Uganda.

Email: info@taouganda.org

Deadline: 18^th March 2016