Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 18, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background: Heifer Project International (Heifer) is a leading International development organization working to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. Heifer's work is focused on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and building resilience among local communities. FOT 75 years now, the “Teach a man to fish" philosophy continues to inspire Heifer International's work to end world hunger and poverty once and for all and has transformed the lives of millions. Heifer has set 115 million men, women and children on a path toward living income, an income sufficient for a decent standard of living and by so doing, Heifer is moving entire communities along the path from hunger and poverty to greater resilience. At Heifer, we believe that the collective power of economic development, food security and nutrition, and environmental sustainability can empower small-scale farmers on the path to living incomes. When those components are multiplied by the positive impacts of gender equality and social capital, communities achieve greater resilience and a sustainable reduction in hunger and poverty. Heifer International Uganda is currently seeking to fill the vacant position below. Heifer International is currently seeking to fill three (3) vacant positions for the East Africa Youth Inclusion Program (EAYIP). This is a five (5) year program currently in year four (4) of implementation. The program that focuses on increasing incomes through enterprise development and youth employment in the Eastern and Central regions of Uganda. .

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

Job Skills: Not Specified

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or other related field, with five (5) years’ managerial experience in Agricultural production, Agricultural value chain management, agriculture development with at least three (3) years’ experience of how cooperatives work.
Preferred Requirements
• A Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science or a related field, plus at least three (3) years’ experience in Livestock production management and agribusiness.
• Experience in developing private public partnerships especially in matrix reporting environment.
• Possess the experience and ability to articulate Agriculture as a financially viable business proposition at both the farm and producer organization
Most Critical Proficiencies
• Clear understanding of the Dairy value chain and Heifer’s Value based model.
• Proven team leadership, project management, motivational and supervisory skills with ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in advancing good/best practices in Agricultural value chain development that reaches youth, and underprivileged.
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions and design catalytic activities within the production dairy value chain (e.g. the concept of business development services provision).
• Demonstrated experience in setting robust and sustainable extension systems for producer organizations. This requirement is in line with the need to have built-in exit strategies within the project as a measure of ensuring that there are self-sustaining businesses by project’s end.
• Having a business approach to dairy farmer with a passion for farmer development and being completely farmer centric. Should be able to write business cases.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in facilitating development of farm-level business plans and feasibility studies including the computation of the associated key financial ratios and benchmarks.
• Experience in implementing supply promotion/stimulation strategies in the context of dairy sub-sector.
• Computer literacy, including facility with Word, Excel, and other relevant Microsoft Office Suite applications, as well as any other databases.
• Proficient in communicating in English and local languages, oral and written.
Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with ability to relate to individuals and groups diplomatically and tactfully.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the public.
• Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations particularly women and children.
• Excellent oral and written reporting skills with the ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
• Working in a multi-cultural setting and commitment to promoting teamwork, gender equality, and sensitivity to hunger and poverty issues.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure in response to changing needs and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally on short notice.
• Sound judgment, professionalism and a positive attitude with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and in sometimes difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
For detailed job descriptions and to apply, please go to https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/ . Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2019

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