Assistant, Farm Management ChildFund

Childfund Work Location Obongi, Uganda

Childfund Division Global Impact

ChildFund Department Country Management

Job Details

Position title: Assistant Farm Management Location: Palorinya Refugee Settlement inObongi District

ChildFund office: Uganda Manager/Supervisor title: Livelihoods Officer

Position type: Full-time fixed term Work environment: On-site

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

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 years’ 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 “Good Farmers” 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

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

Teamwork: Understands their role on the team and how their responsibilities connect with others.

Communication: Provides clear, concise information to others via verbal or written communication.

Results orientation: Demonstrates ability to execute assigned tasks and deliverables in a timely manner and takes responsibility for their outcomes.

Decision making: Actively contributes to and acts on the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.

Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

Digital literacy: Promotes adoption of new technology among colleagues.