3 Agriculture Jobs in Uganda jobs

Company Description SNV Netherlands Development Organization is a not-for-profit international development organizational founded in the Netherlands in 1965; and currently maintains a global presence in 30 countries; across Africa, Asia and Latin America. SNV has been present in Uganda since 1989 and currently undertakes donor funded programming within 100+ districts across the country. As an organisation, SNV focuses on the  Agriculture, WASH and Energy sectors  and maintains the belief that no one should have to live in poverty; and that all people should have the opportunity to pursue their own sustainable development. SNV contributes to programming within the Agriculture, WASH and Energy sectors by strengthening the capacities of targeted partners and communities at the field level; in order to realize increased skill sets and sustainable performance; reduce poverty levels, expand employment; improve food security; while paying special attention to gender equity, social inclusion of marginalized groups and stakeholder accountability. As our programme in Uganda continues to grow, we are looking for a highly experienced dynamic professionals to join our team. Interested candidates should meet the basic qualifications outlined within the Candidate Profile and exhibit a strong desire to be a catalyst for change.  For more information on our operations in Uganda and SNV, visit our website:  www.snv.org Overview of the Position The Inclusive Agribusiness Expert / Country Project Manager has the responsibility of the development and implementation of inclusive business cases whereby climate smart agriculture interventions are integrated into the value chain from an agronomic, financial and inclusion perspective. Prioritised value chain commodities are pulses, oilseed, potatoes and grains. The incumbent will identify and support business cases for the co-investment fund and broker access to finance and investment of the businesses. S/he will coordinate and work with financial institutional partners to scale climate smart investments, as well as with service providers of climate smart solutions, innovations and technologies to further the objective of the project by providing affordable and accessible climate interventions to all stakeholders operating within the targeted value chains. The incumbent will take on delegated responsibility of in-country project management from the overall three country project manager, who is based in Uganda. The Expert/PM reports directly to the overall Project Manager for CSA East Africa and the Uganda Country Director and collaborates closely with the Agriculture global sector team. Job Description Project Management Coordinate and contribute to value chains and climate risk assessments of prioritised commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes and grains); Identify inclusive business case development for the climate innovation and investment facility; Support agribusinesses to develop their business cases incorporating climate smart technologies, innovations and solutions (incl. energy efficiencies); Identify and link climate serviced providers to business case stakeholders for accessible and affordable wide scale adoption of climate practices, technologies, and innovations; Establish appraisal criteria for the co-investment fund, design milestone based payment scheme and contribute to the assessment of the business cases; Coordinate with the fund manager the planning and disbursement of grant funds; Support the implementation and roll-out of business cases; Broker access to finance and investments between SME’s and financial institutions; Monitor and report the performance of the business cases as per the set milestones; Advise financial institutions on climate smart business investments to leverage climate finance money; Set-up of coaching programs on agribusiness management for female entrepreneurs and youth; Support agribusiness platforms to promote, advise and jointly agree on climate proofing value  chains,  policy recommendations and climate smart investments; Manage the in-country project in all aspects of project management: budgets, work planning, human resource, activities and reporting; Oversee and support country project implementation, link and collaborate with the Kenya and Tanzania project managers, and report to the regional project manager. Qualifications A relevant academic qualification: Agribusiness, Agricultural Economy or Business Administration; Minimum of ten years of experience of working with or in Agribusiness, preferably in the prioritised commodities (pulses, oilseed, potatoes and grains); Knowledge of the prioritized commodities preferably at global level and in Uganda; Experience in value chain development, climate smart agriculture, energy efficient solutions, and agribusiness finance, preferable experience with climate finance; Ability and demonstrated experience of designing  and appraising inclusive business cases; Experience in female and youth entrepreneurship programs; Strong agribusiness relationship management experience and focus with the ability to stimulate trust and confidence with clients and investors including managing various stakeholders; Understanding of climate change risk management and inclusion of smallholder producers into the supply chain; Proven track record in project management, specifically in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and financial management for large scale comprehensive projects; International work experience and the ability to effectively coach and lead a team of advisors in a multi-cultural setting; Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills; Flexible approach to take on additional responsibilities as assigned/delegated by the Country Director; Willingness to travel to all project locations within Uganda and beyond. Learn More...

organization Overview The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation. Project Description USAID’s Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition Activity (ICAN) is USAID Uganda’s flagship resilience project, awarded in July 2018. The Activity goal is to enhance the resilience of vulnerable households in the eight districts of Kanungu, Kisoro, Rukungiri (Kigezi sub-region); Guulu, Lamwo, Nwoya (Acholi sub-region); Kaabong and Kotido (Karamoja sub-region). The overall objective of the project is to sustainably enhance the resilience of vulnerable households in areas of operation by maximizing economic opportunities for vulnerable households, stabilizing their access to and consumption of diverse and nutritious diets and increase social capital by reinforcing relationships among formal governance systems and communities. Job Summary The Technical Lead/Environment Compliance and Natural Resource Management (TL/EC&NRM) is responsible for provision of technical solutions on ICAN while assisting other employees especially the regional teams to design and implement technically sound NRM interventions. The Technical Lead also undertakes review of proposed activities and determines the relevant environmental compliance actions and ensures that any necessary mitigation activities take place. The TL/EC&NRM shall work with ICAN staff to design and implement a) interventions that comply with National Environment Management Authority (NMA) and USAID Uganda environmental design and management principles and policy, b) interventions that consider the impacts of climatic change, and c) impactful NRM interventions in the ICAN intervention areas. Key Roles and Responsibilities Program Quality Assurance Make smart recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and implementation of Activities, related to environmental compliance and NRM Recognize and identify opportunities for improvement, communicate them persuasively to management and implementation partners for adoption Provide specialist guidance and support in the area of climate smart programming, NRM but also on compliance with the NEMA and USAID Uganda Environmental Policy Be the custodian of the ICAN Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), monitoring, reporting, and staff/IP training Participate in the development of and/or review of program quality assurance standards, and methods in climate smart programming, NRM and monitoring the impact of ICAN interventions on the environment Participates in reviews of deliverables/achievements; carry out formal and informal checks on the quality of implementation and documentations Take lead in reviewing MEL data relevant to Environmental Compliance and NRM and lead evidence based programmatic discussions aimed at improving Activity performance Networking and Representation In consultation with the team, establish and maintain strong working relationships with other USAID implementing partners to explore opportunities for leverage and synergies that catalyze the Activity key performance indicators related to environment, climate smart agriculture, and NRM Identity and manage effective relationships with private sector and district local government (and NEMA) partners and represent the Activity in networks that are relevant to NRM and environmental mitigation and to policy compliance Documentation and Learning In consultation with the team, provide thought leadership in development of annual work plan, quarterly report and monthly sector updates for the respective sector Take leadership in identification of learning opportunities for the regional teams based on gaps realized from day to day implementation. This shall among others include provision of on-the-job mentorship and coaching In consultation with the team and the Communications Specialist, document lessons learned for publicity/sharing with other stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Environmental/Natural Resource Management-related subjects, Agricultural Sciences, Development Sciences or other relevant field. Farther training in related fields is an added advantage Conversant with NEMA and USAID (or other donor) environmental procedures; assessments of climate and environment impact of development interventions; making and verification of mitigation measures to comply; compliance monitoring and reporting 6 years of experience and excellent track record of achieving results in program management and environment/NRM areas, supporting rural communities to enhance capacities in NRM Demonstrated high-level technical, analytical, interpersonal skills and ability to meet tight deadlines with logical analyses and clear presentation Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word and other Microsoft Office programs as well as common internet applications Fluency in written and spoken English required Ability to travel up to 50% of time to remote rural locations in Uganda Minimum Qualifications   (6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.  Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.   Disclaimer:  Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.  Learn more...    

Organization Overview The International Development Division focuses on improving the lives and economic well-being of people in lower and middle-income countries. We command technical expertise in health, agriculture, climate change, food security and governance—as well as in international evaluation. Our multi-layered health portfolio includes policy, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. In partnership with government clients and local experts, our high-quality programs in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are known for impact and innovation. Job Summary USAID’s Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition Activity (ICAN) is USAID Uganda’s flagship resilience project, awarded in July 2018. The Activity goal is to enhance the resilience of vulnerable households in the eight districts of Kanungu, Kisoro, Rukungiri (Kigezi sub-region); Guulu, Lamwo, Nwoya (Acholi sub-region); Kaabong and Kotido (Karamoja sub-region). The overall objective of the project is to sustainably enhance the resilience of vulnerable households in areas of operation by maximizing economic opportunities for vulnerable households, stabilizing their access to and consumption of diverse and nutritious diets and increase social capital by reinforcing relationships among formal governance systems and communities. Abt Associates seeks a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor for USAID ICAN Activity. This position is based in Kampala. Key Roles and Responsibilities   Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor is responsible for overseeing ICAN’s performance monitoring system, conducting or overseeing related assessments and research, and providing capacity strengthening for partner organization in monitoring, data analysis, and data use. This will include, but is not limited to the following: Oversee all monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including some evaluations that will employ rigorous methods that require primary data collection through surveys Implement and continuously update ICAN’s Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) and Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP). This includes establishing baseline measures and periodic data collection using a variety of methods to report on results, inputs, outputs, and assumptions of the project Develop a plan to verify data quality Supervise all data collection, entry, and analysis. Provide guidance to Data Manager/CLA Analyst, M&E Officers based in Kampala, Kotido, Kitgum, and Kabale on data collection methodologies, tools, and techniques Advise subcontractors and grantees on required monitoring data collection procedures On an as-needed basis, provide data to USAID. Ensure all required monitoring data are entered into USAID’s reporting systems With the Chief of Party, institutionalize learning and evaluating ICAN progress as part of routine operations and decision-making. Participate in and/or co-facilitate workshops for project staff, USAID, and key stakeholders to review and discuss progress and lessons learned, and brainstorm strategy and activity refinements Other duties as required Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in (bio) statistics, agricultural economics, population studies, epidemiology, business administration or related area of study, and relevant work experience Specialized training in monitoring and evaluation is desirable Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience in working in complex projects of similar size With five (5) years of monitoring and evaluation work at the supervisory level Knowledge of agriculture, nutrition, and systems monitoring and evaluation preferred USAID experience required Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required Minimum Qualifications (8+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.  Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more...