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Join One Acre Fund and empower smallholder farmers as a vital Field Leader in Uganda
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Kisonga, Uganda
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: One Acre Fund is a remarkable organization dedicated to increasing farm productivity and boosting the prosperity of 1 million smallholder farmers across Africa. With a passionate team of over 8,000 people and a proven approach that combines credit, high-quality supplies, and comprehensive training, One Acre Fund is at the forefront of transforming the lives of farmer families. By joining us, you'll be part of an impactful mission to improve harvests and create lasting change.
- Role Summary:
- Supervise and support Field Managers and Officers.
- Coordinate effective field activities across different locations.
- Handle farmer enrollment and provide essential training to staff and farmers.
- Conduct field visits, engage with local leaders, and participate in planning and strategy.
- Role Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with smallholder farmers in Uganda.
- At least 1 year in Field Team management.
- Willingness to travel extensively by road.
- Diploma in Agriculture or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Fluency in English and Luganda.
- Benefits:
- Health insurance and paid time off.
- Investment in personal development with training programs and mentorship.
- Bi-annual career reviews and support for your career goals.
- Application Process Details:
- Citizens or permanent residents of Uganda are encouraged to apply.
- Application deadline: October 26, 2024.
- One Acre Fund does not require payment for any part of the application or interview process.
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
The Role The Field Leader will be responsible for supervising Field Managers and their Field Officers, ensuring field activities are carried out effectively across all Pods/Sectors and Parishes under your supervision. You will be responsible for farmer enrollment, field staff and farmer training, field visits, planning and strategy setting, and local leader engagement.
Job Requirements At least 3 years of experience working with smallholder farmers in Uganda and at least 1 years of experience of any level of Field Team management. Ability to cover large distances by road daily and ability to lead Field team strategies. Diploma in Agriculture or Bachelor's degree in any related field. Fluent in English and Luganda.
Benefits Health insurance, paid time off. We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
Application Details This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda. The application deadline is 26 October 2024. One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
