Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Officer Jobs in Uganda



Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Officer 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 Agriculture Assistants in participant selection and profiling.

  • Sensitize communities on climate‑smart agriculture practices.

  • Conduct technical training on enterprise selection and CSA.

  • Establish block/cluster gardens and household permagardens.

  • Facilitate community meetings, workshops and awareness campaigns.

  • Provide routine technical support and activity reports.

    Environmental Awareness & Capacity Building

  • Develop and 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 community 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.

    Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension or related field.

    Experience

  • Minimum 3 years in community mobilization and project implementation.

  • 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: Imvepi, Moyo.

  • Start date: October 2026.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Danish Refugee Council Agricultural Officer Jobs in Uganda

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