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) Field Officer works at regional level, ensuring the implementation of the PIP approach for smallholder farmer/households and community. The PIP Field Officer is responsible for providing technical extension service in all aspects of livestock management and productivity ensuring that project activities are effectively implemented. He/she will also be involved in supporting the implementation of strategies, coordinating stakeholders and implementation of activities as well as contributing to organization- wide learning. The PIP Field Officer will work in collaboration with SHF in the local communities, government, Development Partners, Civil Society and other stakeholders to achieve empowered and motivated households, better performing farming systems (with the focus on livestock) leading to improved household food security and income, empowered and motivated farmer communities, restored degraded hotspots, improved market Access, farmers generating income from livestock and viable entrepreneurial groups.

Responsibilities

• Service & process delivery

Conduct community awareness and mobilization meetings to develop village visions (Plans), organize villages to restore degraded hot spots. Create PIP in targeted villages and conduct assessment of current farming systems at village level. Facilitate implementation of village vision/work plans, including provision of training and technical assistance to SHFs on all aspects for livestock farming.

• Internal and external communication

Facilitate learning events among the SHF in villages, document activities, impact and lessons learned.

• Project data handling

Collect data for baseline study, gender analysis study, agro-ecological and farming systems. Analyse market opportunities and bottlenecks

• Process improvement

Facilitate prioritization of general market access bottlenecks and market opportunities in selected commodities. Facilitate identification of entrepreneurial initiatives in target villages. Develop work plans with the Regional Coordinators with input from technical experts for activities to be implemented.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in community development, natural resource management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Land use and management and agroforestry.
• Relevant experience of 5 years minimum in project implementation.
• Good analytical and IT skills.
• Command of local Uganda languages is preferred.
• A self-motivated achiever with excellent leadership, teamwork and coaching 
• Extension, Communication, analytical and organisational skills. 
• Strong work ethics, high level of confidentiality and Integrity 
• Able to work effectively with less supervision.
• Able to work effectively with multiple partners including (local leaders, government parish, sub-county, village officials), other NGOs, value chain actors in the communities.
• Flexible and able to reside in the area of operation.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle and MUST have a valid riding permit.

Key Competencies 

Communication: The ability to communicate in clear language and to adjust one’s use of language to the audience’s level, making sure ideas and essence are understood by the audience.

Flexibility: The ability to change one’s behavioural style and/or views in order to achieve a set goal.

Perseverance: The ability to hold on to views and plans of action, despite adversity.

Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.

Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Coaching: Encouraging and guiding employees in order to make their performance more effective and to enhance their self-perception and problem-solving skills.

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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