GOAL is an International Humanitarian Organization working in Uganda. Our mandate is to work to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are able to exercise their fundamental rights and meet their basic needs. GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. GOAL is committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda's child protection policy. GOAL is also committed to gender equality throughout the organization and to addressing the basic rights and needs of vulnerable populations throughout the developing world by focusing on gender issues across the full range of sectors within existing policies, development strategies and priorities.
Goal reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.
Programme Overview;
GOAL has recently secured some funding and is expanding and is starting more projects in Abim and Bugiri Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on GOAL's four sectors of Health (including WASH), Education, Livelihoods and HIV/AIDS. We are progressively mainstreaming issues of HIV/AIDS, gender child protection, disabilities, environment and disaster risk reduction across all our activities. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organizations to effect our mission. GOAL Uganda current programme includes; the Bugiri District HIV/AIDS programme which encompasses the Housing Support Project, the Pader District crisis recovery/development programme and the Abim District recovery/development programme. The emergency and crisis recovery programme is currently focusing on transitioning from emergency to long term recovery as the affected populations move from the camps towards their original homes and it is implemented by a team of GOAL staff based in Kalongo,Pader District and Abim. To support these programmes, GOAL seeks to recruit qualified persons that can take up the challenge.
Food Security Extension Officer
General Description of the Role:
The role will be responsible for the management and implementation of GOAL food security project in Abim with strong links to the WASH project. The Food Security Extension Officer will be reporting to the Abim Project Manager on a day to day basis and technically to the Livelihoods Project Manager based in Kalongo. The position will be responsible for management of Food Security Assistant.
Requirements (Essential):
• University degree in agriculture or its equivalent.
• Three years experience of extension work in food security programming and other agricultural related activities in an emergency/crisis recovery situation.
• People management, personnel and training skills
• Knowledge of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) or having worked with FFS is a strong asset.
•Good communication skills including good spoken and written English.
• Good computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and Word.
•Willing to live in remote locations.
Desirable:
•Ability to speak the local Itur language will be an added advantage
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer) and daytime contact number by 9th July 2010. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to;
The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator,
GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, next to DED
Or email to: application@goaluganda.com
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
Goal reserves the right to reject any application from a candidate who is currently employed by a local partner organization.
Programme Overview;
GOAL has recently secured some funding and is expanding and is starting more projects in Abim and Bugiri Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on GOAL's four sectors of Health (including WASH), Education, Livelihoods and HIV/AIDS. We are progressively mainstreaming issues of HIV/AIDS, gender child protection, disabilities, environment and disaster risk reduction across all our activities. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organizations to effect our mission. GOAL Uganda current programme includes; the Bugiri District HIV/AIDS programme which encompasses the Housing Support Project, the Pader District crisis recovery/development programme and the Abim District recovery/development programme. The emergency and crisis recovery programme is currently focusing on transitioning from emergency to long term recovery as the affected populations move from the camps towards their original homes and it is implemented by a team of GOAL staff based in Kalongo,Pader District and Abim. To support these programmes, GOAL seeks to recruit qualified persons that can take up the challenge.
Food Security Extension Officer
General Description of the Role:
The role will be responsible for the management and implementation of GOAL food security project in Abim with strong links to the WASH project. The Food Security Extension Officer will be reporting to the Abim Project Manager on a day to day basis and technically to the Livelihoods Project Manager based in Kalongo. The position will be responsible for management of Food Security Assistant.
Requirements (Essential):
• University degree in agriculture or its equivalent.
• Three years experience of extension work in food security programming and other agricultural related activities in an emergency/crisis recovery situation.
• People management, personnel and training skills
• Knowledge of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) or having worked with FFS is a strong asset.
•Good communication skills including good spoken and written English.
• Good computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and Word.
•Willing to live in remote locations.
Desirable:
•Ability to speak the local Itur language will be an added advantage
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including current or most recent employer) and daytime contact number by 9th July 2010. Only Short listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be hand delivered or sent to;
The Human Resource and Administration Coordinator,
GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, next to DED
Or email to: application@goaluganda.com
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
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