20 Fresher Livestock Field Agent Job Placements – Caritas International
Job Title: Livestock Field Agent (20 Job Placements)
Organisation: Caritas International
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Livestock Officer
About US:
Caritas International is a confederation of 16 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Collectively and individually their claimed mission is to work to build a better world, especially for the poor and oppressed. The first Caritas organisation was established by Lorenz Werthmann on 9 November 1897 in Germany.
About Project:
In consortium with the Catholic Relief Services -United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS), Caritas Kotido Diocese and The Institute for international Cooperation am Development (C&D) and five other technical partners, Caritas Moroto Diocese is implementing a new five-year (October 2017 — September 2022) Development Food Security Activities (DFSA) Programme entitled “Nuyok” meaning “It is Ours.” Caritas Moroto Diocese will be working through government, community and private-sector systems and structures in implementing the Nuyok project in the Districts of Napak and Nakapiripirit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Livestock Officer to identify Lead Couple Farmers
- He/she undertakes regular consultation with livestock farmers and guides them on better livestock feeding practices
- The Livestock Field Agent gives talks, guidance and actual demonstration on the latest technologies related to livestock feeding and other animal husbandry practices, and on how they can take advantage of such technologies/practices.
- In consultation with the Livestock Officer, he or she designs and passes on to livestock farmers. specifically the Lead Couple Farmers, appropriate livestock extension messages.
- He or she trains farmers on livestock marketing, animal health and animal production.
- He/she will be responsible for making activity work plans on weekly basis and submitting such plans for approval by his/her supervisor
- Collects and compiles accurate data on monthly basis and report the performance of Lead Couple Farmers and other participating farmers, on the adoption of improved animal feeding practices to immediate supervisor (Livestock Officer) for immediate transmission to the Livelihood Programme Manager.
- Participate in project Assessments/Surveys when called upon.
- Compile monthly Activity reports and submit such reports timely to the Livestock Officer for integration.
- Identify and report on timely basis any challenges faced by the Lead Couple farmers and other participating livestock farmers to his/her supervisor
- Work closely with other field staff of Caritas in ensuring the realization of Caritas Moroto Diocese development projects outputs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an ‘A’ or ‘O’ Level Certificate
- Two years of community work, especially as group facilitators may be considered. .,
- Proven experience in Community Animal Health work
- Demonstrable ability to plan and coordinate field activities
- Proven competency/experience in data collection and basic analysis
- Possession of self-drive; able to work with minimal supervision
- Good reports writing skills
- Fluency in Ngakarimojong and being a permanent resident of the village, Parish or Sub-county in which Nuyok project is being implemented.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should address and send their application letters, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and work based certificates to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Caritas Moroto Diocese,
Moroto Diocese,
P.O. Box 46, Moroto – Uganda
And submit to the Caritas Moroto Diocese Head Office in Moroto or to the field offices in lriir and Nakapiripirit.
NOTE: Applicants should indicate on their application letters their preferred duty station for the programme officer position or sub-counties of operation for supervisor and field agent positions. Please send your application letter, CV, copies of “relevant academic and work based certificates as well as contact details of three (3) FORMER direct supervisors as references.
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Canvassing for support will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 28th September 2018
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