Vacancy title:
Program Assistant, Agriculture

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
ASIGMA

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, June 14 2025

Duty Station:
Masaka | Masaka | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities:

• Compile periodic reports to the Technical Team Leads.
• Ensure backstopping of Local Implementing Partners in the different project areas.
• Ensure that the activities are being implemented as planned.
• Register any concern that might arise during the implementation and forward it to the Team Lead.
• Ensure that the Local Implementing Partners adhere to all the Standard Operating Procedures in place.
• Liaise with the different relevant Stakeholders to ensure that the districts and sub-county Project Affected Households are at peace.
• Advise management on how to improve quality delivery.
• Attend regular meetings as and when required.
• Carry on any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead.
• Support project activities implementation for the Livelihood Restoration Coordination Program 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with every Household.
• Conduct regular field visits to project sites to monitor progress, identify challenges, and provide technical support to beneficiaries, in liaison with implementing partners.
• Report any challenges or deviation from agreed plans and suggest solutions. 
• Support the development and implementation of project activities, including surveys, capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and networking events.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the project teams and Team Leaders, organizing relevant meetings and ensuring that relevant information is shared with all.
• Should be based in Masaka district.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in rural development programs, particularly in community-based projects.
• Experience in collaborating with Local Implementing Partners, NGOs, or government agencies is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of animal health practices, disease prevention, and treatment, with practical experience in rural livestock management.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and provide sound advice on agriculture-based livelihoods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently in remote locations with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in Masaka region is an added advantage.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software for report writing and data management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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