JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
Sector Food Security and Livelihood
Location Rajaf East, Juba
Reporting to Chief of Party
Position Food Security and Livelihood Officer
World Vision is looking for dynamic persons to fill in one position of Project Officer to be based in Juba –Rajaf East Office
Purpose of the position
To plan, implement, monitor and document all the agricultural extension activities within the area of operation as per the proposal. Provide necessary agricultural related training, follow-up, monitoring technical support and guidance to farmers in the project (FEED).
Key Responsibilities:
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Project implementation
• Be-in charge of the all the agriculture related activities in the project
• Train the selected groups and community members on the various recommended practices for improved agronomic practices
• Organize farmers field days on suitable farms where other farmers can learn from
• Develop a demonstration farms
• Coordinate all agriculture extension activities within the project area as may be required by the project detailed implementation plan timely and responsibly
• Attend and organized agriculture related stakeholders’ forum and meetings
• Take good care of the organization’s asset/equipment under your custody at any time e.g motorbike, computers -
Reporting
• Compile the necessary periodic weekly, monthly and quarterly and donor reports for forwarding to the Chief of Party
• Attend the regular weekly and monthly
Qualifications and Experience:
• The holder must have at least a Degree from a recognized University of Agriculture with at least two years in related discipline
• Experience working with NGOs and knowledge of the local language will be added advantage
• Has ability and willingness to work with difference communities. Should be self-motivated and able to work without supervision
• Must have a good understanding of the different systems of extension delivery
• A good communicator who is willing to and able to work as an active member of the team
Application & Deadline for Submission:
Please send your application hard copy to:
World Vision Office in Hai-Cinema, located next to MTN and Plan International offices on Emmanuel Jieng Parish –Konykony Road
Your application should include:
• A cover letter addressed to the People & Culture Director.
• A comprehensive CV
The closing date for applications is July, 4th, 2016.
Sorry in advance that it is only shortlisted candidates who will be contacted.
The candidate finally selected should comply with the child protection policy applied in the Organization.