Project Officer, PIP Hope Project- Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement

Knowledge & Experience:

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related fields;
  
• Specialized training as a ToT in Participatory Integrated Plan (PIP) Or Farmers Field School (FFS) methodology is a plus.
  
• At least 2 years successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
  
• Working experience in a humanitarian setting is an added advantage;
  
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s);
  
• Experience working in the refugee response and its operational environment;
  
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
  

Skills:

• Exceptional facilitation skills, e.g. working with illiterate farmers
  
• Good communication and accurate writing skills;
  
• Coaching and mentorship skills
  
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
  
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
  
• Self-motivator, able to work with limited supervision;
  
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license class “A’’. This will be checked with a practical test during the interview process
  
• Language skills in relevant local languages of the regions where implementation will take place is a plus (Khartoum Arabic; Juba Arabic; Lunyoro; Runyakitara; Kiswahili etc.)
  

Attitude/behaviour:

• High level of networking capacities, with interpersonal, organizational and intercultural sensitivity
  
• Commitment to inclusion for People with Disabilities
  
• Able to plan and coordinate and work in an organized manner
  
• High level of integrity
  
• Motivated to work independently / self-managing
  
• Be a self-starter
  
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)
  

Project planning and implementation

• Implement project activities in relation to the project document to achieve optimal project outputs and outcomes in line with ZOA/donor procedures and targets;
  
• Ensure project activities and outputs are consistent with project proposal, logframes and in line with quality standards and country policies;
  
• Facilitate and participate in capacity building events / trainings on PIP methodology, technical trainings, facilitation skills, ICT based extension programmes and other relevant trainings;
  
• Supports the step by step creation and implementation of PIPs by farmers and their families, in the community and beyond;
  
• Supervises and oversees high quality experimental plots or Integrated Plot Plans (IPPs) that serve as learning sites and demonstration plots for PIP farmers and the whole village;
  
• Facilitate documentation and learning among PIP farmers from experimental plots;
  
• Facilitate the formation of farmers groups, institutional capacity building and market linkages;
  
• Regularly provide technical backstopping (via phone and in person) to run the PIP (plots) and facilitate market linkages;
  
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the project.
  

Reporting and Knowledge Management, MEAL

• Provide inputs to implementation plans and activity/monthly reports;
  
• Identify, document lessons learned and best practices;
  
• Prepare and submit well written success stories;
  
• Contribute to project reports or implementation plans as required by supervisor;
  
• Collect monitoring data according to ZOA’s systems and activities in the project;
  

Representation and coordination

• Actively participate in the required and relevant technical working groups and coordination meetings conducted at sub county and parish level;
  
• Work closely with local government actors at Sub County and village level
  
• Work closely with local the partners to implement the project
  

Procurement and finance

• Initiate timely purchase requisition of project goods/services;
  
• Ensure expenses are in line with approved budget;
  
• Provide appropriate codes for expenses
  

Accountability

• Sensitize all stakeholders (beneficiaries, service providers, partners, government and other) on feedback and complaint mechanisms implemented by ZOA Uganda
  
• Upon receipt of a complaint or feedback, ensure that it is correctly documented following correct reporting procedures
  
• Understand ZOA’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies, ensure adherence to these policies and that project activities are implemented with a “Do No Harm” approach