Job purpose

The Project Officer is the project’s main presence on the ground in Karenga. The post holder carries out project activities in the assigned sub-counties, supports and supervises Community-Based Facilitators, and makes sure households, groups and local leaders receive the support, training and follow-up they need.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned activities, including community dialogues on positive nutrition practices, Mother Care Group sessions, demonstrations and farmer training.
• Support groups to adopt improved practices in livestock, poultry, crop and tree production, and in processing and storing food.
• Help communities use early warning information and prepare for hazards such as floods, prolonged dry spells, drought and bush fires.
• Follow up with households and groups after training to check that new skills are applied, and solve problems early.
• Work with local leaders, elders, women and youth to mobilise participants, making sure the most vulnerable households are included.
• Help form and strengthen community groups, including record keeping, savings, leadership and business planning.
• Link groups to markets, service providers, and veterinary and extension services.
• Help select, train and mentor Community-Based Facilitators, and agree clear monthly plans with each one.
• Visit facilitators regularly, observe sessions, give feedback, verify records and hold monthly review meetings.
• Collect and enter accurate data, including attendance lists, group records and household information.
• Write activity reports and monthly summaries with photographs and evidence, and submit them by agreed deadlines.
• Record success stories, challenges and community feedback, and share them with the Project Coordinator.
• Follow WSF safeguarding, child protection and code of conduct policies, and treat community members with respect.
• Look after project equipment, materials and funds, account for them properly, and report any complaint, incident or risk immediately.

Qualifications and experience

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animal Production, Human Nutrition, Development Studies, Social Work or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience implementing food security, livelihoods, nutrition or resilience projects, preferably with an NGO in Karamoja or a similar pastoral setting.
• Experience mobilising communities and working with farmer groups, Village Savings and Loan Associations or Mother Care Groups.
• Experience supervising community-based volunteers or facilitators.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) and experience with data collection tools.

Added advantage: Ability to speak local language, experience with disaster risk reduction or early warning systems, and a valid motorcycle riding permit.

Key competencies

• Strong facilitation, training and community liaison skills.
• Accurate record keeping and clear report writing in English.
• Integrity, respect for community values and commitment to safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently in hard-to-reach areas, including overnight stays in communities.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit the following, addressed to the Executive Director, Warrior Squad Foundation, P.O. Box 870136, Kotido:

• A cover letter (not more than one page) stating suitability for the position.
• A detailed CV with three (3) professional referees, including the most recent supervisor.
• Copies of academic certificates, transcripts and National ID.

Applications should be emailed as one PDF to recruitment@wsfug.org with the subject line “Application: Project Officer, IFSAR Karenga”. Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, Warrior Squad Foundation.

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