NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION [NARO]
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) with the support of the World Bank is to implement the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) project whose goal is to contribute to increased agricultural productivity and growth.
The project objective is to strengthen and scale up regional cooperation in generation of technology, training, and dissemination programs for regional priority commodities namely cassava, rice, wheat and dairy through Regional Centers of Excellences (RCOEs) in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya, respectively. Uganda will develop and lead joint projects geared toward improving the productivity and profitability of cassava production and processing, while participating in projects in rice, wheat, and dairy led by RCOEs in the other three countries.
A Project implementation unit based at Entebbe is to be established to coordinate the implementation of the project for which the Director General NARO is inviting suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions,
Job Title: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Reports To: Director, Research Coordination
Overall Responsibility: The successful applicant will have the overall responsibility for the implementation of the project in Uganda.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Providing the overall strategic direction for all key stakeholders necessary for the successful implementation of the project,
* Providing leadership and support to the project implementation team.
* Providing scientific and technical advice in the implementation of the project.
* Liaising with other Regional Centers of Excellency in implementing the project.
* Coordinating Research centers promoting the generation of wheat, Rice and Diary technologies in the country
* Coordinating and facilitating project annual review conferences.
* Preparing and submitting to Government, the World Bank and other stakeholders periodic project implementation reports.
* Guide the establishment of administrative, accounting and project component M and E systems
* Ensure that an effective and participatory M and E system is established Organizing critical reflection sessions for the different stakeholders to appreciate the progress and share lessons learned as a way of improving implementation towards results,
* In consultation with national partners, preparing national work plan and annual updates, including project budget allocations and reports.
* Ensuring efficient and effective communication between and amongst activities at national and regional levels.
* Prepare project completion report according to World Bank guidelines Carry out any other assignments pertaining to the project as assigned by the Director General.
Qualifications, experience and desired attributes.
* A Masters degree in any Natural Science discipline, Development studies or Social Economics.
* At least ten years experience in project management. Experience in agricultural research management and development is added advantage
* Practical experience in project monitoring and evaluation is an advantage
* Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
* Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
* Good communication arid report writing skills
Salary
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with training and experience will be offered to successful candidates.
Nature of appointment: The successful candidates will be appointed on a four year fixed contract.
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than Monday 28th June 2010. Applicants are advised to quote the post applied for on the left hand corner of the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organisation
P.O. Box 295, Entebbe
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) with the support of the World Bank is to implement the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project (EAAPP) project whose goal is to contribute to increased agricultural productivity and growth.
The project objective is to strengthen and scale up regional cooperation in generation of technology, training, and dissemination programs for regional priority commodities namely cassava, rice, wheat and dairy through Regional Centers of Excellences (RCOEs) in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Kenya, respectively. Uganda will develop and lead joint projects geared toward improving the productivity and profitability of cassava production and processing, while participating in projects in rice, wheat, and dairy led by RCOEs in the other three countries.
A Project implementation unit based at Entebbe is to be established to coordinate the implementation of the project for which the Director General NARO is inviting suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions,
Job Title: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Reports To: Director, Research Coordination
Overall Responsibility: The successful applicant will have the overall responsibility for the implementation of the project in Uganda.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Providing the overall strategic direction for all key stakeholders necessary for the successful implementation of the project,
* Providing leadership and support to the project implementation team.
* Providing scientific and technical advice in the implementation of the project.
* Liaising with other Regional Centers of Excellency in implementing the project.
* Coordinating Research centers promoting the generation of wheat, Rice and Diary technologies in the country
* Coordinating and facilitating project annual review conferences.
* Preparing and submitting to Government, the World Bank and other stakeholders periodic project implementation reports.
* Guide the establishment of administrative, accounting and project component M and E systems
* Ensure that an effective and participatory M and E system is established Organizing critical reflection sessions for the different stakeholders to appreciate the progress and share lessons learned as a way of improving implementation towards results,
* In consultation with national partners, preparing national work plan and annual updates, including project budget allocations and reports.
* Ensuring efficient and effective communication between and amongst activities at national and regional levels.
* Prepare project completion report according to World Bank guidelines Carry out any other assignments pertaining to the project as assigned by the Director General.
Qualifications, experience and desired attributes.
* A Masters degree in any Natural Science discipline, Development studies or Social Economics.
* At least ten years experience in project management. Experience in agricultural research management and development is added advantage
* Practical experience in project monitoring and evaluation is an advantage
* Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
* Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
* Good communication arid report writing skills
Salary
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with training and experience will be offered to successful candidates.
Nature of appointment: The successful candidates will be appointed on a four year fixed contract.
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than Monday 28th June 2010. Applicants are advised to quote the post applied for on the left hand corner of the envelope which should be addressed to:
The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organisation
P.O. Box 295, Entebbe
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