17th December 2023, Moroto – Karamoja Conservation Zones Initiative under Kara-Tunga is recruiting an Agroforestry Area Coordinator to work in the Northern Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. Knowledge and experience working on projects and supervising extension workers in the field of Agroforestry, Apiary and Forestry is highly recommended.
Position title: Agroforestry Area Coordinator Duty Station: Karenga and Kaabong Contract: 1 Year, 3 months probation. Reports to: Operations Manager Responsibility: To manage and supervise extension workers and project activities. Key relationship: Project Manager, Operations Manager, M&E Manager Working hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30 am-5.00 pm. Saturdays from 8.30 am-12.00 pm.
Position Summary
You will be reporting to the Operations Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency company-wide. In this role, you will be supporting relevant departments, planning activities, and solving problems as they arise. you will be based in the field of Kaabong and Karenga District of the Karamoja sub-region.
Any community worker is expected to know the local language (Ngakarimojong) and should have excellent knowledge of the locality, an impeccable and reliable standing among the community and knowledge about the local traditions and governing system.
Background
Kara-Tunga Arts and Tours (Kara-Tunga) is a Ugandan social enterprise which aims at fostering peace, prosperity and conservation of natural and cultural resources through eco-tourism development in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja sub-region. KTF is funded through tourism activities (conservation levies as part of accommodation packages, community development fees linked to excursions, etc.), grants from donors and donations from well-wishers. Kara-Tunga partners with organized community groups will support programs focusing on education, conservation and promotion of livelihoods.
Karamoja Conservation Zones X USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience
The Karamoja sub-region in Uganda is rapidly developing and, as a result at risk of deforestation and land degradation because of mining, agricultural expansion and charcoal and firewood production. The sub-region needs effective conservation and reforestation interventions. The Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), Wildlife Reserves and National Parks, specifically, have been identified as restoration hotspots. The Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative of Kara-Tunga attends to this potential by developing and scaling a model for ‘buffer zones’ at the borders of these areas, where reforestation and conservation efforts take place. As well as support of Community Conservation Enterprises like Ecotourism, Beekeeping and Agroforestry.
With the support of USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience Activity (B4R), Kara-Tunga can expand its efforts to Northern Karamoja. Kara-Tunga is establishing a network of Conservation Campsites in Karenga and Kaabong District under the B4R activity. In addition to these so-called Eco Camps, it is also piloting Agroforestry, Bee-Keeping and Hydroponics projects in the Kidepo Landscape. These projects are aimed at the creation of alternative income for the community to stop deforestation and poaching.
Responsibilities
Conducting field visits to the Area where you are in operations to identify and resolve problems.
Implement activities at the Area and field level by the approved work plan and budget.
Planning, budgeting, and accounting for the facilitation of field activities i.e., provision of materials, feeding and transport costs. and accountability of field activities
Conduct action research, as required and document the process and key findings.
Registering and Monitoring nurseries and planting sites.
Supervise and instruct Extension Workers to organize environmental sensitization in the local community and to make the community aware of the importance of tree planting.
Organize with the help of the Extension Workers to distribute seeds and materials to the different sub-counties.
Organize workshops and meetings at the Area level with support from Project Manager.
Facilitate planning and establishing community nurseries and demonstration plots.
Initiate and implement meeting sessions with the leaders of farmer groups for experience sharing.
Facilitate in identifying best performing farmers and groups to help inform the company on who and how to incentivize
Coordinate with Extension Workers and other key stakeholders in planning and implementing field-level activities in a coordinated way.
Participate in relevant events organized by other stakeholders at the Area level.
Coordinate with district government line agencies, local NGOs, media, and private sector and other relevant networks for greater learning of new ideas, lessons learned and good practices.
Perform other duties within the company as required by Management
Qualifications and requirements
Minimum of a Uganda Certificate of Education in a related field with 3 years of proven working experience in the Karamoja sub-region.
Knowledge of nursery bed establishment, tree planting, charcoal production technologies and best practices in crop production.
The ability to work, cooperate with the community and work on your own with minimum supervision.
You should be good in verbal and good in written communication, time management, ability to prioritize work attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Availability from January 2023.
Travel Required
You will be travelling within the two districts to monitor the progress of the project’s activities.
Deadlines
Receiving of Applications will close by the 22nd of December 2023. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer
Kara-Tunga does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and will involve the community structures, locals in the recruitment processes. Kara-Tunga is an equal opportunity employer, recognizing all sorts of humanity and both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Application including Curriculum Vitae (C.V) and motivational letter to be emailed to projects@kara-tunga.com or hand delivery to Kara-Tunga offices in Moroto.
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Vacancy: Agroforestry Area Coordinator Karamoja (closed)
17th December 2023, Moroto – Karamoja Conservation Zones Initiative under Kara-Tunga is recruiting an Agroforestry Area Coordinator to work in the Northern Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. Knowledge and experience working on projects and supervising extension workers in the field of Agroforestry, Apiary and Forestry is highly recommended.
Position title: Agroforestry Area Coordinator
Duty Station: Karenga and Kaabong
Contract: 1 Year, 3 months probation.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Responsibility: To manage and supervise extension workers and project activities.
Key relationship: Project Manager, Operations Manager, M&E Manager
Working hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30 am-5.00 pm. Saturdays from 8.30 am-12.00 pm.
Position Summary
You will be reporting to the Operations Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring operational efficiency company-wide. In this role, you will be supporting relevant departments, planning activities, and solving problems as they arise. you will be based in the field of Kaabong and Karenga District of the Karamoja sub-region.
Any community worker is expected to know the local language (Ngakarimojong) and should have excellent knowledge of the locality, an impeccable and reliable standing among the community and knowledge about the local traditions and governing system.
Background
Kara-Tunga Arts and Tours (Kara-Tunga) is a Ugandan social enterprise which aims at fostering peace, prosperity and conservation of natural and cultural resources through eco-tourism development in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja sub-region. KTF is funded through tourism activities (conservation levies as part of accommodation packages, community development fees linked to excursions, etc.), grants from donors and donations from well-wishers. Kara-Tunga partners with organized community groups will support programs focusing on education, conservation and promotion of livelihoods.
Karamoja Conservation Zones X USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience
The Karamoja sub-region in Uganda is rapidly developing and, as a result at risk of deforestation and land degradation because of mining, agricultural expansion and charcoal and firewood production. The sub-region needs effective conservation and reforestation interventions. The Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), Wildlife Reserves and National Parks, specifically, have been identified as restoration hotspots. The Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative of Kara-Tunga attends to this potential by developing and scaling a model for ‘buffer zones’ at the borders of these areas, where reforestation and conservation efforts take place. As well as support of Community Conservation Enterprises like Ecotourism, Beekeeping and Agroforestry.
With the support of USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience Activity (B4R), Kara-Tunga can expand its efforts to Northern Karamoja. Kara-Tunga is establishing a network of Conservation Campsites in Karenga and Kaabong District under the B4R activity. In addition to these so-called Eco Camps, it is also piloting Agroforestry, Bee-Keeping and Hydroponics projects in the Kidepo Landscape. These projects are aimed at the creation of alternative income for the community to stop deforestation and poaching.
Responsibilities
Qualifications and requirements
Travel Required
You will be travelling within the two districts to monitor the progress of the project’s activities.
Deadlines
Receiving of Applications will close by the 22nd of December 2023. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer
Kara-Tunga does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and will involve the community structures, locals in the recruitment processes. Kara-Tunga is an equal opportunity employer, recognizing all sorts of humanity and both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Application including Curriculum Vitae (C.V) and motivational letter to be emailed to projects@kara-tunga.com or hand delivery to Kara-Tunga offices in Moroto.
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