31 December 2015

DANIDA-DAR Project Jobs - Regional Program Officer at Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’ Association (UNADA)






Organisation: Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’

Association (UNADA)


Funding Source: DANIDA-DAR (Development Assistance to

Refugee Hosting areas)


Duty Station: Arua, Uganda


Reports to: Executive Director


Uganda National Agro Input Dealers’

Association (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-input

dealers in Uganda registered under the NGO statute in 2003. UNADA believes that

the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan

agricultural sector and are a prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s

agriculture and the achievement of national food security. Our mission is “to

represent, network and empower member Agra- dealers to operate sustainable

profitable businesses providing quality agro- vet inputs and services to

farmers.” UNADA has over 1,000 members organized in regions and district-level

branches. It provides skills development, credit linkages, market development,

market linkages, policy and advocacy services to respond to the changing needs

of the Agro Input sector.


About DANIDA-DAR Project:


UNADA has received support from

DANIDA-DAR (Development Assistance to Refugee Hosting areas) to implement

strategic intervention for agricultural production and marketing in Arua, Nebbi

and Zombo districts. The main target is to increase the value of agricultural

crop production for participating small scale farmer’s by 25% over a two year

period (2016-18). The project will work with 1,320 farmer groups in Arua, Nebbi

and Zombo districts. The implementation of the project will be in close

collaboration with the respective District Local Governments.


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


·        
The

job holder takes overall responsibility for managing the project and

implementing the strategic intervention for agricultural production and

marketing in Arua, Nebbi and Zombo districts.


·        
Prepare

quarterly work plans and budgets in accordance with the approved guidelines.


·        
Ensure

that activities are implemented in accordance with the donor implementation

guidelines.


·        
Prepare

and submit monthly and quarterly progress reports


·        
Work

closely with the DAR Regional Coordinator based in Arua.


·        
Work

in liaison with the DLGs of the project districts about issues relating to agricultural

production and marketing in the respective districts.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 


·        
The

applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences

or similar (Agribusiness Management preferred).


·        
A

minimum of four years’ experience in agricultural development work, with two

years’ experience in management positions


·        
Excellent

mobilization and communication skills


·        
Good

facilitation, documentation and interpersonal skills


·        
Fluency

in English and the local language in West Nile Sub-region is a must


·        
Computer

literacy skills i.e. MS Office


·        
Skills

in institutional development and strengthening is an added advantage.


·        
Possession

of a valid motorcycle riding permit


All suitably qualified and interested

candidates should send their applications addressed to the Executive Director,

Uganda National Agro-input Dealers’ Association (UNADA) via E-mail to nangulumoses@gmail.com. The

application should include the following: a Cover letter, an updated Curriculum-Vitae

(including three relevant references) and copies of academic documents.


Deadline: Friday, 8th January,

2016 by 5 p.m.













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