Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Assistant Jobs in Uganda
Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Assistant Jobs in Uganda;Support technical implementation of DRC’s Food Systems and Economic Self‑Reliance project across six districts. Ensure quality of interventions, deliver Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) training to farmer groups and committees, and strengthen community ownership of sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
Community Mobilization & CSA Engagement
Mobilize communities and identify participants for project activities.
Support participant selection and profiling with Agriculture Officer.
Sensitize communities on climate‑smart agriculture practices.
Conduct technical training on enterprise selection and CSA.
Establish block/cluster gardens and household permagardens.
Conduct household visits and act as liaison with stakeholders.
Mobilize communities for environmental restoration activities.
Facilitate community meetings, workshops and awareness campaigns.
Strengthen community ownership of environmental initiatives.
Environmental Awareness & Capacity Building
Deliver training on ecosystem restoration and sustainable resource use.
Promote environmentally friendly practices (recycling, composting, water conservation).
Mentor community environmental champions.
Collaborate with schools and institutions on environmental education.
Project Implementation Support
Participate in distribution of project inputs (cash transfers, agro/business materials).
Assist in planning and executing CSA activities (GAP, pest management, soil conservation).
Ensure timely delivery of materials and monitor participation.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Represent DRC in district and settlement coordination meetings.
Build relationships with local leaders, government, NGOs and partners.
Collaborate with CSA partner staff to enhance resilience and food security.
Represent DRC in local agriculture forums and events.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Participate in monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Collect and report data on outcomes and community participation.
Prepare updates, success stories and lessons learned.
Submit accurate data to M&E for
reporting.
Participate in quarterly OPM and District monitoring reviews.
Reporting
Provide project data for donor reports (monthly, quarterly, annual).
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Adhere to DRC’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Environmental Science, Community Development or related field.
Experience
2 years for Bachelor’s holders • 5 years for Diploma holders.
Experience working with refugees and host communities.
Experience in ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation and natural resource management.
Experience managing workforce and community members.
Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical, communication and report‑writing skills.
Ability to work independently and conduct practical demonstrations.
Knowledge of local context including market systems, CSA and gender inclusion.
Competent motorcycle riding skills with valid license.
Full professional proficiency in English.
Desirable
Knowledge of local languages in project areas.
DRC Core Competencies
Striving for Excellence.
Collaborating.
Taking the Lead.
Communicating.
Demonstrating Integrity.
What We Offer
Contract length: 12 months.
Band: H2.
Duty Station: Uganda.
Start date: October 2026.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Assistant Jobs in Uganda
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