Program Assistant, Agriculture

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in rural development programs, particularly in community-based projects.
  
• Experience in collaborating with Local Implementing Partners, NGOs, or government agencies is highly desirable.
  
• Strong knowledge of animal health practices, disease prevention, and treatment, with practical experience in rural livestock management.
  
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
  
• Ability to interpret technical reports and provide sound advice on agriculture-based livelihoods.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
  

• Compile periodic reports to the Technical Team Leads.
  
• Ensure backstopping of Local Implementing Partners in the different project areas.
  
• Ensure that the activities are being implemented as planned.
  
• Register any concern that might arise during the implementation and forward it to the Team Lead.
  
• Ensure that the Local Implementing Partners adhere to all the Standard Operating Procedures in place.
  
• Liaise with the different relevant Stakeholders to ensure that the districts and sub-county Project Affected Households are at peace.
  
• Advise management on how to improve quality delivery.
  
• Attend regular meetings as and when required.
  
• Carry on any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead.
  
• Support project activities implementation for the Livelihood Restoration Coordination Program 
  
• Build and maintain effective relationships with every Household.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide technical support to beneficiaries, in liaison with implementing partners.
  
• Report any challenges or deviation from agreed plans and suggest solutions. 
  
• Support the development and implementation of project activities, including surveys, capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and networking events.
  
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the project teams and Team Leaders, organizing relevant meetings and ensuring that relevant information is shared with all.
  
• Should be based in Masaka district.