Closing Date: Monday, 21 February 2011
Reporting & Deliverables
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and/or his/her designate (viz. KFSCS Field Coordinator), and the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing training and self-reliance strategies in support of the Karamoja Food Security and Community Stabilization and Community-Based Reintegration Programmes. In particular s/he will:
1. Within one (1) week of assignment, the incumbent will jointly develop a one - month schedule of activities to be approved by his/her supervisor;
2. Complete discrete assignments in relation to the Community-Based Reintegration Programme including but not limited to the following:
(a) Develop modular training curricula based on a sustainable agriculture training menu provided by IOM in order to start training implementation within one (1) week of assignment;
(b) Develop training aids and information tools ranging from posters, short manuals, and brochures incl. easy-to-understand layout and content-development in close coordination with the Peace-building Public Information Specialist; and
(c) Direct provision of sustainable agriculture training modules (i.e. including theory and demonstration) for IOM-designated groups of 20-30 women in remote field locations within the Acholi sub-region.
3. Complete discrete assignments in relation to the Karamoja Food Security and Community Stabilization Programme including but not limited to the following:
(a) Develop modular training curricula based on a sustainable agriculture training menu provided by IOM in order to start training implementation within one (1) week of assignment;
(b) Develop training aids and information tools ranging from posters, short manuals, and brochures incl. easy-to-understand layout and content-development in close coordination with the Peace-building Public Information Specialist; and
(c) Direct provision of sustainable agriculture training modules (i.e. including theory and demonstration) for IOM-designated groups of 20-30 men and women in remote field locations within the Karamoja sub-region.
4. Provision of training in active conflict settings or non-permissive security environments, which may include uncomfortable accommodation and unsavoury food options and wearing of body armour.
5. Manualising and updating the Community Stabilization and Sustainability Manual to reflect best practices and living examples within the Karamoja and the Acholi sub-regions.
6. Provide on-site advice and consultation to designated communities and sub-project sites appropriately adapted to IOM's proven polyculture-oriented sustainable agriculture model (which may involve overnight stays in remote locations, often with uncomfortable accommodation and unsavoury food options and wearing of body armour).
7. Direct oversight of the establishment of discrete demonstration projects including but not limited to seedling nurseries and demonstration plot(s) that are used as an 'active training syllabus'.
8. Ensure that training curricula always observes the financial and programmatic constraints manifest in project documents and donor priorities.
9. Perform such other duties and responsibilities as instructed.
Desired Skills & Competencies
Holds degree, preferably in applied sciences (eg. agricultural science, rural development, etc) and/or relevant (and considerable) field experience with sustainable agriculture in semi-arid areas. “Relevant field experience” refers to practical experience in sustainable agriculture; earth works engineering, watershed management; soil restoration/conservation/managemment; freshwater aqua-culture; community development; nurseries and seed saving.
Credentialed in Agriculture/Horticulture/Permaculture and/or relevant experience (unless the candidate is an intern).
Willingness to directly conduct sustainable agriculture training in small modules (i.e. including theory and demonstration) for groups of 20-30 men and women in remote field locations within the Karamoja and/or sub-region(s).
Willingness to work in active conflict settings or non-permissive security environments, which may include uncomfortable accommodation and food options, wearing body armour, and/or exposure to communal violence;
Demonstrable background in International aid and development (unless the candidate is an intern).
Experience with food security and community stabilization programming in Africa.
Extensive experience with community-based organizations essential and a determination to work effectively with local civil society organizations despite the challenges of low capacity or variable performance.
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