Community Facilitators (16) – FAO Project
Karamoja * Full-time
ADRA Uganda
In collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), ADRA Uganda is implementing a 15-month (May 2025–August 2026) Farmer Field and Farmer Business School intervention in the districts of Karenga and Kaabong in Karamoja
Category: Outreach
Total Positions:
Location: Karamoja
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Mobilize and register existing FFS-FBS farmer groups.
• Mobilize and support the formation of new FFS-FBS groups.
• Support mobilization, strengthening, and establishment of farmer business schools and sub-county/parish networks to enhance their functionality and capacity to respond to the needs of their members.
• Mobilize and develop the entrepreneurial and business management capacity of farming communities on market-oriented integrated livestock-crop-tree production systems through farmer business schools.
• Conduct weekly sessions focusing on crop management, integrated pest management, soil fertility, and water management.
• Facilitate group learning by organizing and leading group sessions that encourage peer learning and practical application of business concepts.
• Mobilize and develop prioritized gender-responsive sustainable value chains for crop, livestock, and forest enterprises and strengthen private sector linkages.
• Develop entrepreneurial and business management capacity of young people (especially out-of-school youth) and women groups to start viable small businesses on prioritized nutrition-sensitive agri-food value chains and strengthen linkages with markets.
• Mobilize and support the implementation of integrated digital solutions to farmers, including linkages to agricultural advisory services, financial services, and markets.
• Support the review and implementation of watershed plans and maps in selected catchments using a watershed management approach.
• Support dissemination of multi-hazard early warning information to communities and key local actors.
• Train FFS and support the setting up of demonstration gardens and Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) sites at the parish level, guiding farmers through the process.
• Sensitize, create awareness, and build capacity on multi-hazard disaster risk management through appropriate climate-smart agricultural practices in the project areas.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Diploma or degree in agriculture, agricultural extension, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community-based agricultural extension.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in local languages and a valid motorcycle riding license may be required.
• Experience in adult education and community mobilization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with local communities and stakeholders.
HOW TO APPLY
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application, complete Curriculum Vitae, application letter, recommendation letters from their previous employers, and a religious leader recommendation letter to recruitment@adrauganda.org.
Deadline: 22nd May 2025
Deadline: Expired
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