Assistant, Farm Management job at ChildFund
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Mar-04
Location: Obongi
Vacancy title: Assistant, Farm Management [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Admin & Office ] Jobs at: ChildFund Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 18 2025 Duty Station: Within Uganda , Obongi , East Africa
Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, March 04 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in UgandaLearn more about ChildFundChildFund jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS: About This Role Period of Assignment: 33 months (One-year renewable contracts) Required Experience and Education ⢠Certificate in Agriculture or a related field. A Diploma in Agriculture or a related field will be an added advantage. ⢠Minimum of 2-5 yearsâ experience in dairy goat and or poultry farming ⢠Strong knowledge of animal husbandry, breeding and health care practices. ⢠On-the-Farm experience in an emergency setting is an added advantage. Primary Responsibilities ⢠Supervise and train farm staff including hiring, scheduling and performance evaluation ⢠Maintain the health and welfare of livestock, including nutrition, vaccination and treatment of illnesses ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations and environmental guidelines at all times. ⢠Oversee the breeding, raising and health of dairy goats and poultry. ⢠Train/build capacity of on-farm and farmer groups in livestock farming in relation to approved standard procedures and guidelines from MAAIF and the Advisory services. ⢠Implement pest and weed control programs and routines to maintain high quality pastures. ⢠Manage milk production and egg collection, ensuring quality standards are met. ⢠Ensure farm machinery and equipment are in sound operational condition at all times. ⢠Keep accurate animal health, milk production, egg collection and any other farm activities. ⢠Coordinate the marketing and sale of dairy products and eggs including distribution to the early learning centers ⢠Work in consultation with the Livelihood Project Officer to plan and manage the farm budget, including income and expenditure. ⢠Work with âGood Farmersâ and relevant institutions/individuals for training, mentorship and skills building for farmer groups. ⢠Respond to any other inquiries or issues regarding the health and welfare of livestock Required Competencies ⢠Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. ⢠Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team. ⢠Willingness to immerse into the Palorinya refugee settlement and regularly travel across the project sites. ⢠Ability to ride motorcycles while conducting field activities. ⢠Demonstrable experience in delivering interventions in humanitarian settings ⢠Clear knowledge and understanding of Sphere standards and HAAP (Humanitarian Accountability to the Affected persons) ⢠Ability to work in a multi-cultural/ethnic communities
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