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 develop and implement inclusive and responsive livestock policies and practices.

Job Purpose

The School Milk Program (SMP) Advisor will be leading the implementation of the school milk program within a large team of subject matter experts and local service partners all located in the four project areas.

Responsibilities

Technical advice and hands-on support by training, development of manuals and demo

The SMP advisor will be leading the implementation of SMP activities working directly with Government, Academia and private sector actors involved in policy guidance, community mobilization and awareness, milk production, processing and marketing, and action research for program quality implementation. The advisor should also understand that the school milk program is implemented with various stakeholders from national, district and community level, therefore should be able to manage these partnerships and manage stakeholder expectations by communicating the project approach to all stakeholders.

Facilitate annual and Q work Plans.

Facilitate implementation of National school milk task force, district school milk task force and local service partners workplans regarding community mobilization and outreach, joint support supervision and monitoring visits, verification of results surveys, annual national events and overall school feeding policy discussions at National level.

Establish supporting school feeding structures.

Establish and functional district school milk task forces in all districts where the program is implemented, school food committees as per the Ministry of education and sports national school feeding and nutrition policy guidelines of 2013, village milk marketing groups and ensuring that school feeding is part of the monitoring key indicators for the district education school inspection team.

Collect data for studies.

Collect data for baseline study, annual results verification exercise and support study design and data collection for action research.

Study market spaces

Prioritize identification of general market access bottlenecks and opportunities in for school milk and matching grants for participating schools (water purifiers and energy saving cooking technologies) especially through the milk that is promoted through milk processors, dairy farmer cooperatives and village milk marketing groups including facilitating signing of negotiated trade agreements between schools and milk suppliers and suppliers of project grants for schools.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in human nutrition and dietetics or Food science and Technology.
• A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in development work and project implementation or technical field
• Experience in working with community nutrition approaches, marketing social marketing and behaviour change communication in related projects/programs.
• Demonstration of well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple partners including (local leaders, government parish, sub-county, village officials), other NGOs, value chain actors in the communities.

 Key Competencies 

• Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Controlling progress: The ability to control the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
• Problem analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
• Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.
• Result orientation: The ability to take direct action to attain or exceed objectives.

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 15th April 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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Tender disclaimer.

SNV reserves the right to either accept or reject any or all bids submitted. SNV reserves the right to either increase or decrease the assignment scope depending on budget availability. SNV can stop this procurement at any time without need to give explanation or can extend the deadline for submission once it sees it fit. In case you do not hear from SNV within 3 weeks of closure of the bid receipt date, consider yourself unsuccessful. SNV also reserves the right to reject and cancel the tender in case any illegal, corrupt, coercive, or collusive practices are noticed. Late bids will be rejected. Please note that viewing, downloading or otherwise using the TOR constitutes acceptance on your part of all the above noted statements and conditions.