Wednesday 28 November 2012

Field Operations Manager Job Vacancy at CLUSA Uganda


Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Job Description

Essential Areas of Responsibility

* Responsible for designing and documenting technical interventions that are both sustainable and meet donor requirements as part of the contractual agreement;

 *Provide oversight and mentoring to technical staff ensuring timely work plans and accomplishments towards funding agreement goals;

* Responsible for consolidated monthly work plans, budget projections as well as projections towards indicators completion;

* Lead role in ensuring collaborative efforts with program stakeholders such as farmers, farmer groups, government, other nongovernmental organizations working in the target zones, and all private sector and tfiird party partnersfimpiementers;

* Attend and represent me program at official meetings with government and other partners in a professional manner; and

* Participate in new business development efforts.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Degree in agriculture, business, or cooperative development field with a minimum of 8 years management experience. Strong computer and communication skills. Previous work in rural areas a must; preferably northern Uganda.

How to Apply

The National Cooperative Business Association – CLUSA Uganda is seeking highly qualified individuals to support a United States Department of Agriculture funded project to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes through adoption of conservation agriculture techniques in Uganda. CLUSA Uganda is seeking individuals for the above position to be based in Kampala:

Mode of Application:
Application letters and CV with 3 traceable referees including immediate supervisors should be sent to Chief of Party, CLUSA Uganda, via e-mail to clusauganda@ncba.coop ,with the position title clearly referenced in the subject line. Please provide daytime contact telephone number. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 1st December 2012