DRC Livelihoods Assistant - Permaculture - Jobs in Uganda

DRC Livelihoods Assistant - Permaculture - Jobs in Uganda

Job title: Livelihoods Assistant - Permaculture
Reporting to: Project Manager
Location: Rhino Camp


Overall purpose of the role:

The Livelihoods Assistant is responsible for supporting DRC Program Manager to develop, implementation and monitoring of permaculture intervention in Imvepi and Rhino refugee settlement. The assistant will be instrumental in training and advising households on matters related to permaculture, household gardens, agroforestry and household energy production.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Project Development and Implementation

Support DRC’s Resilience Coordinator to conduct needs assessments

Beneficiary identification, registration and selection for permaculture activities

Training and advising households on matters related to household-level vegetable production

Planning and management of household permaculture demonstration plots

Report household and project progress against work plans on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.

Embrace innovative ways to applying permaculture at the household level

Capacity building for households on post-harvest processing, including storage and packaging

Facilitate in the distribution of tools and inputs to project beneficiaries

Take part in budget monitoring and tracking of expenditure on agricultural activities

Prepare and apply appropriate tools to be used for monitoring and reporting on beneficiary progress

Document success stories and project milestones as well as best practices

Any other assignment by the supervisor, including preparation of logistic, procurement and finance requirements.


Experience and technical competencies:

Minimum 2 years’ experience setting up and implementing permaculture projects preferably with an NGO in a refugee/IDP setting.

Good facilitation skills especially in vegetable production

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks

Working knowledge of MS Office and other relevant computer applications

Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise

Strong self-starter, able to take initiatives.

Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem solving capabilities

Hands-on community mobilization skills


Education:

Preferably Degree in Agriculture or Agri-economics or any other related field. Knowledge in perma-garden will be an added advantage.


Languages

English

Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage.


How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form

on www.drc.dk under Vacancies. Applications close on 12th August, 2022


Equal Opportunity

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels in light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunity: DRC is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethinic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

Professionalism, impact & expertise

Humanitarian approach & the work we do

Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution

Culture, values & strong leadership

Fair compensation & continuous development

Providing equal opportunities


We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.


For more information and job application details, see; DRC Livelihoods Assistant - Permaculture Jobs in Uganda



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