District NAADS Coordinator.

NAADS is a Government of Uganda programme under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries with new approaches for the delivery of extension services. This programme is intended to give farmers particularly the poor, access to agricultural advice they need from the Private Service providers. The programme is designed in accordance with the overall Government policies of decentralization, liberalisation, privatisation and empowerment of farmers in decision-making.

In accordance with the decentralization policy, participating districts are implementing the NAADS programme through existing local government structures. In addition to line administrative and technical staff responsible for its implementation in the district, the Government of Uganda is providing funds for the recruitment of District NAADS Coordinators.

The districts of Bududa, Buliisa and Kyankwanzi wish to recruit suitable candidate to the position of District NAADS Coordinator.

Duties and responsibilities of District NAADS Coordinator:

The District NAADS coordinator working under the District Production Coordinator (DPC) will be responsible for and will undertake the following activities and functions:

• Consolidate the Sub-County annual work plans and coordinate development of annual District NAADS plans and activities. The Coordinator has to ensure timely presentation of consolidated work plans, budgets, reports and accounts developed from individual service contracts and sub-projects.

• Working with the District Planning Office, ensure incorporation of the NAADS work plan and budget estimate into the overall District work plan.

• Develop quantitative and qualitative indicators from the immediate objectives and outputs of the District NAADS activities.

• Working with Subject matter specialists (SMS) ensure application of standards and criteria for selection of service providers and procurement of goods.

• In collaboration with the District Contracts Committee, arrange for technical assistance to Sub-Counties and Farmer Fora for the tendering process and review of all procurements for the District NAADS Programme.

• Receive and review all reports including monitoring and evaluation studies of NAADS at District and Sub-County levels.

• Facilitate District NAADS meetings and act as Secretary to the District Farmer Forum.

• Coordinate with the District Finance Officer on financial management matters.

• Working under the CAO, supervise NAADS expenditures; ensure accountability and that value for money is delivered.

• Supervise NAADS implementation in the District.

• Any other duties assigned to him by the Chief Administrative Officer.

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