Positions:

1. Agricultural Project Officer
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant

Location: Gulu City/District, with regular field travel

Reports To: Project Coordinator

Background

Hashtag Gulu Initiative is a nonprofit organisation based in Northern Uganda, dedicated to the rehabilitation and reintegration of street-connected children and youth (SCCY) through holistic, community-led programming. One of our key strategies is the use of agriculture as a tool for social transformation and economic empowerment. We operate a training and demonstration farm in Paicho sub-county, serving as a learning space for SCCY and the surrounding communities.

Through our growing portfolio of interventions, we aim to equip young people with hands-on and life skills while promoting social reintegration, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and sustainable livelihoods. To strengthen our delivery, we seek dynamic individuals to support two core areas: agricultural programming and data-driven project performance tracking.

SUMMARY OF ROLES

Agricultural Project Officer

The Agricultural Project Officer will lead the implementation of all agriculture-related activities at Hashtag Gulu Initiative, including enterprise planning, training, mentorship, and integration of climate-smart farming practices. The officer will support transforming the farm into a sustainable social enterprise, train youth and community members in agribusiness, and enhance the learning and reintegration experience for SCCY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
• Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
• Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
• Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
• Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
• Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
• Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
• At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
• Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, social enterprises, and VSLAs
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Fluent in Luo and able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Assistant

The MEL Assistant will support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring timely data collection, entry, and reporting to track project progress and inform decision-making. The role supports project teams in generating evidence for learning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, verify, and enter project data using both digital and paper-based tools
• Maintain clean and accurate MEL databases
• Assist in generating reports, dashboards, and visual data summaries
• Document success stories and lessons learned
• Participate in reflection meetings, learning sessions, and community feedback loops
• Build MEL capacity among project staff and volunteers

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related field from a recognised institution
• At least 2 years of MEL experience, preferably in NGO settings
• Proficiency in Excel, KoboToolbox, Google Forms, or other digital tools
• Attention to detail, confidentiality, and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel and work in diverse communities
• Fluent in Luo and able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.