Company Description

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. In Uganda SNV operates through a decentralised approach with a country office in Kampala and regional offices in Arua, Fort Portal, Lira, and Mbarara. SNV implements donor-funded activities across more than 100 districts in Uganda, ensuring broad and diverse impact.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV visit our website: www.snv.org

Project information

SNV is currently in the process of developing a 5-year Livestock project. The project aims to improve resilient livelihoods for smallholder livestock farmers in Busoga, Rwenzori, Greater Ankole and Kigezi regions. The project targets 75,000 smallholder farms (SHF) in these four subregions. The project will adopt a farming systems approach integrating livestock and crops, having livestock (dairy cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and pigs) as an intervention entry point.

To address the above the project will apply the Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) approach. The PIP approach is an innovative way of transforming small-scale subsistence farm households into more productive and sustainable farms. Changing farmers’ mindsets by motivating them to transform their reality through conscious collective action is at the core of the PIP approach. The project will also support the ongoing school milk program and be supportive to policy actors to developed and implement inclusive and responsive livestock policies and practices.

Job Purpose

The Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) Household Vision Advisor is a hands-on technical expert in the implementation of the PIP approach at the 21 project Districts. He/she monitors progress and reviews quality of the engaged 20 PIP Field officers during the project implementation period in the development of community and individual SHF vision plans. Provides technical support to the INCLUDE project management, staff, and technical experts on integrating the outcome of household plans in climate smart solutions in production, increased household income and resilience. Supports the promotion on household diversification, support linkages between PIP Vision, farming systems approach and climate smart service provides to promote adoption at scale. Responsive for active liaison with the other EKN funded projects who are implementing the PIP approach in their project implementation i.e. CommonGround and BRIGHT projects as well as with the WENR experts who are leading and guiding the PIP approach and implementation.

Responsibilities

Knowledge Development 

• Leading and contributing to knowledge development linked to the PIP approach, ensure lessons learned are harvested, documented, communicated, and applied in daily practice and may be appointed as (national) focal point of an expertise network.
• Participate in knowledge development/expertise groups and in internal and external networks.

Project and process development  

• Identify and propose improvements in the PIP approach and scaling process with the technical support team of other projects using the PIP approach, funded by the same donor.  
• Be the internal and external focal point on PIP and improvement areas suggested by smallholder farmers or informed by the lessons learned.

People Management  

• Steer colleagues and coach associated PIP implementing organisations, and other external stakeholders on quality within the PIP context of assignments.
• Apply process improvements in the PIP scaling process on quality technologies and practices important for reaching the project targets on improved production, income and resilience to climate and market related shocks and stresses.

Positioning 

• Identify and analyse PIP development opportunities and threats and ensures relevant PIP implementing partners are informed.
• Participate in Strategic positioning meetings and acts as a knowledgeable face of the SNV organisation to the client.
• Analyse, understand, and develop local networks with relevant stakeholders, identifies new clients, farmer groups and smallholders. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences with specialization in Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Land use and Management, Agroforestry and any other relevant technical field.
• A minimum of 8 or more years’ experience in development work and project implementation or technical field
• Experience in working with household participatory approaches with local communities of not less than 5 years in related projects/programs.
• Experience with relevant technical models such as PIP, INRM, catchment management, agribusiness, private sector engagement and local Value Chain Development, among others.
• Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in community work and engagement Agricultural, Economic Development, Livelihood and specific technical expertise such as GESI, Farming Systems, Sustainable agriculture, land use and management or crop production is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple partners including (local leaders, government parish, sub-county, village officials), other NGOs, value chain actors in the communities.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is an advantage.

Key Competencies 

• Leadership: The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of people and to encourage cooperation between team members to attain an objective.
• Planning and organising: The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
• Decisiveness: The ability to make active decisions or to commit oneself by speaking one’s mind and taking position.
• Problem analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
• Result orientation: The ability to take direct action to attain or exceed objectives.
• Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English. Deadline is Monday 25th March 2024.

Working at SNV

We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an international global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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