Farm Assistant at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

Mikono farm:

• To be the field focal point and support in the training of JRS beneficiaries in the agribusiness project in liaison with the livelihood’s coordinator on modern farming techniques
• Carry out needs assessment and advice to the office on the needs of the beneficiaries to ensure the programs are relevant.
• To support the livelihood department in follow up and monitoring of beneficiaries.
• Mentor and assist the beneficiaries draw up a six-month farming plan and production and revenue forecast.
• Maintain accurate records of the beneficiaries, and all activities in the agribusiness project.
• Conduct beneficiaries need assessments, including home visits and make recommendation to the office on the same.
• Perform any other lawful duty assigned by authorities in JRS.

Livelihood Project Support:

• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of JRS livelihood projects.
• Support in the facilitate community meetings and workshops to gather feedback and enhance participation in livelihood projects.
• Support in needs assessments, including home visits and make recommendation to the office on the same.
• Perform any other lawful duty assigned by authorities in JRS.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and local regulations.

Qualification

• A diploma or bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Agronomy, Agriculture, Development studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience for degree holders and 4 years for diploma holders working with refugees and disadvantaged sections of the community.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of livelihoods-based development and emergency responses operations.