GIZ Uganda Advisor Solar Irrigation and Horticulture Jobs
GIZ Uganda Advisor Solar Irrigation and Horticulture Jobs
Knowledge, Skills & Competences Excellent command of both written and spoken English language.
Sound Luo language skills to be able to engage with beneficiaries in the communities.
Sound language skills in a second language of Northern Uganda are an added advantage
A motorcycle driving license is an added advantage.
Professional Competences
Sound understanding of horticulture farming, nursery greenhouse operation, crop water requirements, soil enrichment, weed, pest and disease control, water resource management and moisture conservation
Sound understanding of how to use irrigation systems, solar water pumping technologies, rainwater harvesting & storage as well as underground wells
Sound communication skills, ability to word complex technical matters comprehensively
Other Knowledge, and Additional Competences
Motivated to conduct practical trainings and advisory, hands-on garden work and other field work in any weather and regularly engage with beneficiaries in the communities
Ability to be self-organized and plan ahead
Willingness to learn and upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Support the advisor PuE in charge of solar irrigation in the implementation of horticulture trainings both at the demo gardens and in the communities, farmer schools etc.
Handle the operation and implement improvements for the demonstration gardens/sites.
Regular engagement/communication with key partners such as Engineers Without Boarders-USA (EWB-USA), Daniel Comboni Vocational Institute (DC-VI), local governments, stakeholders engaged in agricultural advisory and key programmes under GIZ Uganda in the area of energy (PREEEP) and rural development (PRUDEV).
Support advise and monitor partners of GBE Uganda implementing trainings and other activities in relation to solar irrigation promotion and horticulture.
Monitor all demo garden activities and follow up with beneficiaries in the field who intend to commercialize their horticulture farming using solar powered irrigation.
Promote sustainable and responsible use of resources with a focus on water and soil.
Adhere to the principles of gender mainstreaming and gender inclusion in her/his work.
Always uphold GIZ’s values of sustainable development, transparency, efficiency and anti-corruption towards the public, partners, government, private sector and institutions.
The Advisor Solar Irrigation and Horticulture will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Specific Tasks
Horticulture Garden operation and operation supervision
The advisor uses her/his agronomic skills to ensure that:
Seedlings are grown at the project´s nursery greenhouses and transplanted
Vegetable crops are growing well and protected from harm (pests, diseases, weeds)
Daily and seasonal irrigation schedules are prepared
Crops are irrigated responsibly, soil fertility is maintained, erosion controlled
Appropriate schedules for any related activities as described above and budgets for inputs, maintenance etc. are developed timely
All activities are regularly documented in structured
reports
All tools and equipment are well maintained and used appropriately
Inputs are used responsibly and restocked timely
Practical Irrigation Horticulture Trainings
Conduct and support irrigated horticulture trainings at the project’s demonstration gardens, in the communities and at farmer schools, etc.
Regular field support to beneficiaries
Support beneficiaries in the use of solar powered irrigation and the application of good farming practices for horticulture through field advisory at their gardens
Assess the baseline status of beneficiaries and conduct follow-up monitoring and evaluation to document the impact of solar irrigation on agricultural productivity and income
Regular support to and engagement with partners
Act as liaison person for relevant partnerships such as DCVI, EWB-USA and others
Establish sound and transparent relations with the beneficiaries, related GIZ commissions under PREEEP and other GIZ programmes (Rural Development etc.)
Support, monitor and advise implementation partners of GBE Uganda through field visits and the participation in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of joint activities
Equitable, transparent and fair delivery of support services to all partners & beneficiaries
Project administration
Maintain all documentation of project activities in line with GIZ standards and support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for the project
Ensure correct visibility for the project and contribute to communications materials
Adherence to GIZ regulations incl. among others finance, administration and procurement
Liaise regularly and communicate issues with project manager and development advisor.
Other Duties/Additional Tasks
Carries out other tasks at the request of the superior.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural engineering, or similar field
Details of Experience
2-3 years relevant work experience
At least on year work experience in the field of solar crop irrigation
Ideally experience in agricultural extension work and advisory, especially horticulture
Experience in the preparation of structured reports and good familiarity with MS Office
Ideally experience in marketing horticultural/agricultural crops and their value chains
Experience in handling solar water pumps and drip irrigation kits, ideally also familiar with water storage systems and wells for irrigation
Sound understanding of and experience in horticulture farming and garden operation
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; GIZ Uganda Advisor Solar Irrigation and Horticulture Jobs
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