About US:
Restoration of Agricultural Livelihoods in Northern Uganda (RALNUC) is a Danida funded programme that is setting up an Agricultural Unit in Agago (RAU) to implement the strategic intervention for agricultural production and marketing in Agago District. The main target is to increase the value of the agricultural crop production for the participating small scale farmers with 25% over a three year period (2016-18). RALNUC will work with 390 farmer groups or app. 10,000 farmers in Agago District.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide overall responsibility for managing RAU and implementing the strategic intervention for agricultural production and marketing in Agago District.
· Prepare annual work plans and budgets.
· Ensure that the activities are implemented in accordance with the given implementation guidelines.
· The incumbent will be tasked with preparing and submitting quarterly and annual progress reports
· Request for and account for funds and ensure that funds are used in accordance with the financial guidelines.
· Actively participate in the recruitment of staff
· Mentor and supervise subordinate staff
· Work in liaison with the RALNUC Regional Coordinator
· Work in liaison with Agago DLG about issues relating to agricultural training, marketing and animal traction
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or similar.
· A minimum of four years’ experience in agricultural development works, with two years’ experience in management positions
· Good mobilization, facilitation, team building and communication skills
· Computer literacy skills i.e. Microsoft Office
· Fluency in English and the local language in Acholi Sub-region
· Hold a valid motorcycle riding permit
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including cover letter, updated CV, copies of all academic documents, references from previous jobs addressed to the Senior Adviser, Coordination Function DAR/RALNUC via e-mail to niels.knudsen@dar-ralnuc.com.
Deadline: Wednesday, 28th October, 2015 by 5 p.m