Field Officer Agroforestry
Yumbe * Full-time
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is hiring a Field Officer Agroforestry to assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Train and lead the effort to determine farmers’ goals for managing trees, their preferred cropping systems, desired tree species, choice of commercial crops, and the most suitable crops for specific areas.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist local partners in strengthening the community interest, involvement and support networks.
• Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
• In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community representatives.
• Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 2 years of work experience in agroforestry.
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Must have a rider’s license (Class “Aâ€).
• Experience in monitoring agroforestry projects is an added advantage.
• Computer skills required.
• Required Languages – Ability to speak English and any of the local languages in West Nile Uganda
• Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% within the assigned district/areas of operation and 20% occasionally to Kampala offices.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle is required.
• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.
• Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
• Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
• Agency Leadership Competencies:
• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Farmer Monitors and farmer Voice radio volunteers.
HOW TO APPLY
All candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to online at the link below.
NB: This position is for Nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 7th May 2025 by 5pm
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Deadline: Expired
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