Red Cross Society Food Security and Livelihood Officer Jobs 2023 – Uganda NGO Jobs.
Red Cross Society Uganda looking for “Food Security and Livelihood Officer”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before September 11, 2023.
Uganda Red Cross Society was founded in 1962 and previously it was part of the British Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Kampala. The Uganda Red Cross the biggest indigenous humanitarian organization in Uganda.
Red Cross Society Food Security and Livelihood Officer Jobs 2023
The Red Cross Society has published a job vacancy announcement on August 28, 2023 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Food Security and Livelihood Officer to be based in Kampala, Uganda.
| Recruiter | Red Cross Society (RCS) |
| Position | Food Security and Livelihood Officer |
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Country | Uganda |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | September 11, 2023 |
Red Cross Society Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose:
- The Food Security and Livelihood Officer will be responsible for supervising all livelihood activities in their areas of operation. This includes conducting surveys and assessments to determine training needs, mobilizing and sensitizing communities and stakeholders, forming beneficiary groups, designing and conducting training of beneficiaries in modern agriculture, business skills and marketing, and post-harvest handling, supervising the provision of seeds/tools, visit/follow up of crop development, creation of market linkages, and periodically advise/support beneficiaries to ensure successful implementation of the program according to proposal log frame.
Position in Organization:
- Title: Food Security and Livelihood Officer (Buffer list recruitment pending funding)
- Grade: UR 5
- Reports: Project Manager
- Location: TBC
- Duration: One (1) year renewable (subject to annual funding)
- Date: August 2023
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Food Security, Natural Resource Management, or any related field from an approved, recognized and reputable university.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar position and or Food Security and Livelihoods Programming in a Humanitarian or development context;
Core Competencies
- Negotiation and conflict management
- Innovation and creatively
- Stakeholder management
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Communication
- Technology awareness
- Policy research and development
- Change capability and adaptability
- Manage resources
- Empowering and building trust.
Knowledge and Skills
- High level of integrity
- Knowledge in teaching /training adult learners
- Knowledge of commonly used tools for market analysis and program design such as sub-sector analysis, gross margin analysis and business planning.
- Knowledge of the practices, principles and operations associated with modern agricultural production including knowledge of agronomic principles and practices, including crops, soils and nutrients
- Knowledge in value chain development, income-generating activities, and VSLA is desirable.
- Working knowledge of implementing multi-sectoral developmental projects
- Demonstrated interpersonal and mobilization skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Ability to conduct training using the adult model, instruct and work with farmers and community leaders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret written documents
- Knowledge and sensitivity to gender equality, and ethnic minority issues in confidential situations
- Good computer skills with MS Office and proven documentation and report-writing skills
- Ability to learn new concepts/ideas and willingness to work and live in a rural community environment
- A valid motorcycle riding permit, including the ability to ride and care for a motorcycle.
How to Apply Red Cross Society Food Security and Livelihood Officer Jobs 2023
Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms, academic transcripts and certificates should be e-mailed to; vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or by post to:
The Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,
P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.
Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org
Closing date for receipt of the applications is 11th September 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
The full job description and application form can be viewed and downloaded from here
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.redcrossug.org |
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