Agronomist and FFs Specialist at KAYONZA IRRIGATION AND INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT (KIIWP):Deadline: Jan 14, 2022

Job description

Duties and reporting lines:
Under the direct supervision and authority of the Head of KIIWP Operations Manager, the agronomist and FFS Specialist will be in charge of the overall coordination of the activities related to crop production and extension services carried out under KIIWP.

Tasks and responsibilities
• Contribution to research and development in particular in the review and correct
application of adapted FFS modules, the CSA baseline conclusions and on the link
between ongoing research centres in the area that could be implemented in the
project;
• Active participation and inputs on the planning and contribution to the AWPB;
• Revision of all related technical documents produced by the project;
• Co- responsible for selection of technical related service providers;
• Attend supervision missions;
• Contribute to M&E data and various reports;
• Participate and coordinate FFS implementation and preparation as well as its
technical soundness;
• Follow-up and coordination of the activities related to sustainable mechanization
development in coordination and under constant collaboration with the
mechanization expert and the experts at the MINAGRI.
• Carry out any other assignment or relevant duties in the field of his/her competences
as may be assigned by the SPIU coordinator and the Authorities.

Competencies:

Functional Competencies
• Possess the ability to give sound advice on implementation activities and
coordination;
• Possess good technical competencies in agronomy, extension services and in FFS;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required;
• Strong personal management and communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, internet use and procurement databases.

Corporate Competencies
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability;
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.