Uganda: Community Based Extension Workers (6)

Cesvi is an international NGO mandated to work in emergency, recovery and development settings. It has been operational in Uganda since 2001, working mainly in the following sectors:
 Food security interventions (agricultural inputs, agro and agro-pastoralist field schools);
 Livelihoods and economic development (market rehabilitation, access to land, income generation initiatives);
 Service delivery sectors including water, education, health (HIV/AIDs, sanitation and hygiene promotion).
Cesvi’s mission is to transform into action the concept of ‘human solidarity and social justice into humanitarian aid and development initiatives for the affirmation of universal human rights’.
Cesvi in partnership with Trocaire is implementing a livelihood program in the humanitarian context of Palabek settlement, Lamwo district. In respect of this intervention, CESVI is seeking to recruit 6 suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of Community Based Extension Workers.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the position is to support the Livelihood project in Palabek settlement in the implementation of activities aimed at improving the self-reliance and resilience of the South Sudanese refugees and the host communities. Ensure successful beneficiaries mobilization, monitoring and provide all the necessary support for effective and successful implementation.
Duties:
 Support in beneficiaries’ identification and profiling.
 Mobilise, organise and sensitise beneficiaries, both refugees and host communities for project activities.
 Support the field officers in planning and organising trainings on relevant technical areas including business development, nutrition, enterprise development, etc.
 Ensure regular data collection.
 Support the project team in distributions.
 Support in translations during trainings when necessary.
 Give the necessary support in activities to improve food security and business development.Support the project team with monitoring of activities results, such as business /entrepreneurship management, livestock management, utilisation of start-up kits, attendance of vocational trainings, households income, etc.
 Conduct regular follow ups and mentorship of beneficiaries and identify gaps and areas of improvement.
 Ensure peaceful coexistence among refugees and host communities as transversal value in all the activities.
 Be respectful of the local culture and sensitive towards the female population, children and Most Vulnerable Individuals and engage them in the program activities.
 Write and submit reports.
 Fulfil any other related duties as may be requested by the Field Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
 A minimum of Uganda Advance certificate of education or similar qualification.
 Experience in community mobilisation and sensitisation
 Good writing and reporting skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
 Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
 Attention to detail, good time management and organisation.
 Fluent in English and Luo and/or any South Sudanese language.
 Knowledge of Arabic an added advantage.
 Good bicycle riding skills

POSITION DETAILS
Title:
Community Based Extension Workers (6)
Reports to:
Project Officers / Field Coordinator
Duty Station
Palabek settlement
Contract Duration
7 months
Expected start date
ASAP

Application procedures:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their applications; Updated resume, Cover letter, 3 professional referees and scanned copies of academic documents by email (attachments max 3 MB) to uganda@cesvioverseas.org
or
Cesvi office in Palabek Kal, Lamwo District
Specify the position you are applying for in the email subject line or on the envelope. All applications should be submitted not later than 26th/6/2018 5:00 pm.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Cesvi is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.