Food Security and Livelihoods Field Assistants

Vacancy announcement for:

Food Security and Livelihoods Field Assistants (7 Positions ! in Otuke County, Lira District)
Action Against Hunger {ACF) is an international NGO impfementing nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene promotion food security, and livelihood programs with vulnerable populations in Acholi (Amuru and Gulu), Lango (Lira and Oyam), and Karamoja (Kaabong and Moroto). ACF is seeking experienced professionals to join its team as Food Security and Livelihoods Field Assistants in Otuke County, Lira District.


KEYTASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES


1. Assist with the implementation of food security and livelihood programme activities at field level:
» Assist in community identification and mobilisa­tion process for programme activities
* Support household targeting and verification of programme participation according to estab­lished criteria
* Support in the facilitation of individual house­hold action planning, specifically relating to agri­culture and income generating activities
* Participate in training
* Support programme monitoring and individual household progress
+ Adhere to proper application and use of all pro­gramme methodologies (targeting, mobilisation, planning, verification, monitoring, reporting)
» Monitor and contribute to analysis of evolving seasonal issues affecting food security, liveli­hoods, and programme performance
2. Organization representation:

* Act as a link between ACf and programme participants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED.


Academics: UCE Certificate with Credit pass in Principles and Practice of Agriculture mandato­ry; Certificate in Agriculture, Business manage­ment or other relevant fields preferred.
Experience: Two years related work experience
Language: Fluency in English and Luo required {written and spoken)


Other skills:


* Good basic mathematics and writing skills; o Good communication skills oAttention to detail and adherence to systems; o Excellent knowl­edge of local area (culture, livelihoods, communi­ty structures, road and village locations); o Understanding of food security and livelihoods theoretical concepts; o Familiarity with participa­tory fieldwork methodologies. Preference: Resident of Otuke County, Lira district.


How to Apply


* Submit hand written applications and Copies of academic transcripts/ relevant documents clear­ly marked 'Application for the post of Field Assisstant" to:


The Head of Region,
ACF Northern Region,
P. O. Box 537 Lira, " or hand deliver to
ACF Lira: Plot 74, Station
Rd., Junior quarters, or ACF Gulu:.
Plot 20 Patiko Rd.,Area Guard,
Laroo Division.
* Applications must contain applicants' telephone contacts.
* Deadline for receiving of applications: Saturday, 5:30pm l7th / October 2009 ,Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews