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AMS Marketing Linkages & Livelihood Officer Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: 10 November 2023
Hiring Organization: ForAfrika
Job Details:
Job Title: AMS Marketing Linkages & Livelihood Officer
- Department: Programs
- Reports to: Project Manager/ MEAL Officer
- Location: Obongi, and Terego, Uganda
- Number of Direct Reports (Subordinates): Not specified
- Number of Positions: 01 Position
Job Description Last Updated/By: 2nd November, 2023 / The AMS Project team
About ForAfrika:
Founded four decades ago, ForAfrika (formerly Joint Aid Management) is the largest African humanitarian and development organization with a mission to provide the resources that unlock the abundance of Africa so that every African community can thrive. We are Africans, finding local solutions to the unique challenges of Africa, in Africa. ForAfrika is driven by a deep love for the land and for our people. We remain before and after others leave. Driven by our five core values: Deep love for Africa, Dependability, Initiative, Compassion, and Discipline.
Our programs are integrated to address the holistic needs of communities and long-term challenges to accelerate sustainable solutions, building inclusive, cohesive, and productive societies. Underpinning this is a deeper analysis and understanding of the root causes of fragility, needing greater flexibility in programming to respond to rapid and frequent changes in the operating environment. Sustainable work is locally led, coordinating with stakeholders, especially government ministries, to build networks and promote interpersonal, intercommunal, and inter-religious cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
Project Summary:
"The Agriculture and Market Support (AMS) has an overall goal of strengthened and resilient livelihoods of smallholder farmers, especially women. The programme aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farming households by leveraging market demand as the trigger for collective action, interest in information and improved technology, adoption of good practices, and diversification of on- and off-farm activities to create jobs and improve incomes. AMS focuses on strengthening resilience of local food systems and making them more inclusive for youth, particularly young women. A thriving and sustainable agri-food system is expected to empower smallholder farmers (SHFs), reduce post-harvest losses (PHL), and increase market access, thus creating employment and income opportunities for young people, especially women."
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Market Support and Livelihood Development:
- Facilitate identification of core crops to be promoted by the project and develop a value chain development plan and market-related activities.
- In collaboration with women groups, youth groups, and Smallholder Farmers, design and implement interventions to enhance market access and the economic well-being of community members, particularly marginalized or disadvantaged groups.
- Identify income-generating opportunities, vocational training, and skills development activities that align with local contexts and market needs.
- Facilitate proper market linkage to foster growth of core agricultural linked small-scale enterprise for sustainable livelihoods.
Agricultural Support:
- Provide technical guidance and training on sustainable agricultural practices, crop diversification, and natural resource management.
- Support farmers in improving agricultural productivity, post-harvest handling, and value addition.
- Facilitate access to improved seeds, tools, and technologies to enhance crop yields and income.
Community Engagement and Empowerment:
- Engage with community members to ensure their active participation in designing and implementing food security and livelihood initiatives.
- Facilitate community-based groups and cooperatives to collectively address challenges and seize opportunities.
- Empower beneficiaries with knowledge, skills, and resources to manage their own food production and income-generating activities.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and impact of food security and livelihood interventions.
- Collect and analyze data to assess outcomes, identify successes, and recommend areas for improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on program activities, challenges, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Partnership and Networking:
- Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and other stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise.
- Participate in relevant forums, workshops, and networks related to food security, agriculture, and livelihood development.
- Represent the organization in discussions and advocacy efforts aimed at improving food security and livelihoods.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Agribusiness, or a related field.
- Proven experience in food security, livelihood development, and agricultural projects.
- Strong understanding of food security concepts, sustainable agricultural practices, and income generation strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with local and regional agricultural and food security contexts is advantageous.
- Must possess a Valid Riding Permit.
Success Factors:
The successful Food Security and Livelihood Officer will have strong consultative skills and comfort in discussing agricultural techniques and livelihood issues, often in complex scenarios. They will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to represent ForAfrika at public events. They should be extremely well organized and capable of tracking multiple competing priorities, reducing complexities to clear and understandable terms with a focus on practical next steps. The most successful ForAfrika staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments, and develop trust easily with field teams, other ForAfrika leadership, and external partners.
Application procedure
How to Apply: Please submit a Cover letter and CV to: recruitment.uganda@forafrika.org by no later than 10th November 2023.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: 2023-11-06
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