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• The
  IGA Officer will ensure effective program management 
• The
  Officer will also provide technical assistance to local populations in
  designing profitable income generating activities and
  alternative/complementary business activities (Apiary production, agro
  forestry, agriculture, Tree nursery production…..etc);
• Assist
  small scale local farmers to identify and develop market links for their
  products such as honey, tree seedlings, crop produce, etc;
• Gather
  and collect relevant data for socio-economic monitoring and studies for
  best IGA development in Karamoja;
• Guarantee
  timely development and implementation of work plans and budgets;
• Distribute
  inputs to project beneficiaries and maintain accurate records of the same;
  
• In
  collaboration with the project’s monitoring and evaluation Officers based
  in Kaabong and Napak.
• Proactively
  participate in baseline and end line data collection.
• Identify
  the need for any additional project based staff to support further
  development and continued support to IGA activities;
• Work
  closely in liaison with other technical officers (Soil and Water
  Conservation officer, Agro forestry Officer, M&E officer, etc) to
  generate success stones emanating from the project;
• Establish
  and maintain a good rapport with project beneficiaries, as well as local
  government officials, community leaders and relevant local organizations;
• Responsible
  for the development of annual work plans and budgets including annual
  milestones;
• Harmonize
  the implementation of IGA activities with the district officers, extension
  staff of Kaabong, Moroto and Napak, ensuring good collaboration and
  networking with other partners operating in the districts;

• The
  applicant should possess a degree in Agricultural economics, Agribusiness
  management, economics and business development. A post graduate  in enterprise and business development
  (with a focus on agriculture and or small scale enterprises) is an added
  advantage.
• A
  minimum of four of more years work experience with a focus on business and
  enterprise development or related interventions;
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of agricultural business development and
  market linkages.
• Good
  understanding of Non government, government and foreign aid project
  operations.
• Computer
  literacy skills with standard business software (including Word, Excel and
  Power Point).
• Willingness
  to travel within the remote villages of Kaabong, Napak districts in
  Karamoja sub region 50% of his/her work time.
• Knowledge
  of local language and secio-economic setting of Ngakarimojong is an asset.
  

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