Organisation: Rikolto
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator -GF4C
About the Company:
Rikolto in East Africa is part of the Rikolto network, an international NGO with more than 40 years of experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain actors across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Rikolto aims to contribute to the development of a dynamic, sustainable and inclusive agricultural sector with family farmers providing quality produce for own consumption and for diverse markets (national, regional and international markets).
Job Summary: As a Project assistant, you will contribute to the curriculum revision by integrating the Food Smart City programme models into the curricula of the VET centres. Providing ToT sessions with Cord aid and CINOP to build the capacity of the VET centres on how to support the trainees on leveraging the business opportunity in food chain in the urban and peri-urban areas and the skills can be applicable for wage opportunity with private sector or self-employment as entrepreneurs in food business in the urban areas in the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development of project plans, timelines, and schedules, ensuring alignment with Rikolto’s objectives and strategies.
- Organise and facilitate field visits, ensuring that project stakeholders are engaged and informed about on going activities.
- Assist in the execution of project activities, including organizing workshops, training sessions, and meetings with stakeholders.
- Maintain communication with project stakeholders, including smallholder farmers, local communities, government agencies, and other NGOs.
- Collect and compile data for project monitoring and evaluation, prepare progress reports, and support the documentation of project outcomes.
- Assist in budget tracking, processing invoices, and managing project-related financial documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, correspondence, and documentation required for audits and reports.
- Help in organizing and conducting training sessions for project beneficiaries, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to participate effectively in the project.
- Assist in the development of training materials, manuals, and other resources needed for capacity-building initiatives.
- Participate in data collection activities for research purposes, including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
- Assist in analyzing data to inform project decisions, evaluate project impact, and support the development of new project proposals.
- Ensure that project activities comply with Rikolto’s policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
- Support the identification and mitigation of risks associated with project activities.
- Work closely with other departments within Rikolto to ensure a cohesive approach to project implementation.
Expected Outputs The successful completion of your responsibilities will contribute to :
- Innovative, sustainable pilots that drive planned structural changes and business models.
- Strong business linkages with partners.
- Enhanced entrepreneurial attitude, skills
- High quality analysis of (sustainability) trends and opportunities in relation to the business environment.
- Strong network and coordination with partners and key stakeholders.
- Effective learning processes that lead to improvements in program design.
- Meticulous documentation and translation of pilot outcomes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education
- Master’s or (Bachelor’s) Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Business or Cooperative Development.
Experience
- Excellent networking, relationship building and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of urban food and agriculture issues – including the food system approach and food governance issues, youth engagement in food system, gender issues etc.
- High level of verbal and written fluency in English.
- Rider license for motorcycle is an asset
Knowledge and Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
- Effective communication, networking, and collaboration skills.
- Understanding of cluster, and hub approaches, lead firm approaches, and gender empowerment strategies.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, certifications, and quality management systems.
- Proficiency in sustainable non-financial and financial services, including market information systems.
- Understanding of sustainability and environmental issues, with the ability to interpret and communicate information to stakeholders.
- Familiarity with market Dynamics of high-value crops.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Strong proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
How to Apply:
We invite interested candidates to submit their applications, including a cover letter and CV as one PDF attachment, in an e-mail with the subject being : ProjectAssistant-GF4C ‘’ to [email protected]
Deadline: 23rd August 2024.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Rikolto Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.
