SASAKAWA AFRICA ASSOCIATION JOB VACANCIES

SASAKAWA AFRICA ASSOCIATION
(Sasakawa Global 2000-Uganda)

VACANCY

SAA’s mission is to help sub-Saharan governments reduce poverty, enhance food security and protect the natural resource base through the accelerate adoption of productivity enhancing agricultural technology. SAA Uganda wishes to recruit highly competent, organized, proactive, self driven and experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

PROGRAM OFFICER, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING
The program officer works under the supervision of the Thematic Coordinator, ME&L and the Country Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

The role of the PO-ME&L will include, but not limited to:

1. Contribute to the establishment of an efficient and effective ME&L system in SAA-Uganda

2. Assist the ME&L Theme Coordinator, Uganda (ME&L TC)in the development of methodologies and tools for data collection for different studies - needs assessments, baselines and evaluations

3. Assist the ME&L TC in data collection, entry and analysis as well as reporting;

4. Assisting with internal ME&L and MIS;

5. Conduct studies as and when needed- Needs assessments, baselines and evaluations;

6. Perform functions involving data management and advanced analysis;

7. Assist ME&L TC in planning and organizing or facilitating critical refl ection events such as review meetings and partner workshops;

8. Contribute to thematic periodic reports- quarterly, semester, annual, etc

9. Any other duties as assigned by the ME&L TC and Country Director.

Qualifi cations and Experience:

1. M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Economics, agricultural economics, social sciences or relevant fi eld with 4-7 years relevant experience in data collection, field work and data analysis;

2. Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis tools;

3. Knowledge and/or experience of ME&L and Impact Assessment;

4. Ability and willingness to frequently travel within the country;

5. Familiarity and clear potential to use modern data collection technologies;

6. Willing to do extensive fi eld work. Driving experience is an advantage;

7. Salary and benefi ts are commensurate to qualifi cation;

8. Excellent English; and

9. High computer and information technology skills are an advantage.

PROGRAM OFFICER, POST HARVEST AND AGRO-PROCESSING

The program officer works under the supervision of the Thematic Coordinator, PHAP and the Country Director

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Program Officer works under the supervision of the Thematic Coordinator, and the Country Director, and is tasked to:

1. Support the Thematic Coordinator in developing and implementing a country-specific extension program to promote agro-industry in Uganda;

2. Develop and implement training programs, in consultation with the Thematic Coordinator and Country Director for agro-processors, especially rural women farmers, on the utilization and management of postharvest and agro-processing technologies;

3. Develop and implement training programs for the manufacturing and servicing of agro-processing machineries;

4. Provide guidance and feedback among thematic colleagues and to partners on technology selection and impact through demonstrations, meetings and written activity reports;

5. Write reports for meeting and strategy planning, and prepare background briefi ngs for developing the thematic program in the country;

Qualifications:

1. The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

2. At least 5 years work experience with a research and extension organization preferably in the development and promotion of postharvest technologies and processes.

3. Applies appropriate technologies and skills in training, and for data gathering, analysis and timely reporting.

4. Has the ability to work independently and productively in team environment.

5. Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including drafting (CAD), database, spreadsheets and word processing.

6. Willing to carry out extensive fi eld work. Driving experience is an advantage.

(Note: Those who had responded to this advert last year should not re-apply)

How to apply:

Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand-deliver, e-mail their application letters with detailed CV naming at least three professional referees not later than Monday, 28th February 2011 to:

The Country Director,
Sasakawa Global 2000
P. O. Box 6989, Kampala
Email: sguganda@utlonline.co.ug or jnakiminyi@sguganda.org

Note: If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.