Income Generation Officer

About the role

Good Neighbours International Uganda, an international humanitarian NGO, is recruiting an Income Generation Officer to provide technical support and field-level coordination of project activities in Pallisa District. The officer plans, implements, monitors and reports on agriculture-based livelihoods and revolving fund activities, supporting farmers, producer groups and cooperatives to improve production, enterprise development, access to finance and sustainable income.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement agricultural livelihood activities according to the annual Plan of Action
• Promote good agribusiness practices, value addition and market services through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations and peer learning
• Coach and mentor farmer groups and beneficiaries on business skills, employability and income generation
• Support business plans, access to finance and links to MFIs, savings groups and employment opportunities
• Deliver training on post-harvest handling, storage, commodity standards and conservation agriculture
• Work with the Procurement Unit on sourcing and distributing starter kits, tools and equipment
• Monitor farmer group and beneficiary progress, document skills, income and jobs created, and identify profitable value chains and market linkages
• Sensitize communities on revolving fund objectives and procedures, and maintain fund records, repayment schedules and databases
• Track loan repayments, fund performance and prepare periodic reports, technical reports, case studies and success stories
• Collaborate with local government, private sector and training institutions, and conduct regular field visits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, crop science, agricultural economics, agribusiness, agricultural extension or a related field
• At least three years of experience in agriculture, livelihoods, food security or rural development programs
• Experience managing or supporting community revolving funds, saving groups, financing schemes or enterprise development programs
• Demonstrated experience with farmer groups, cooperatives and community-based organizations
• Experience with NGOs, development agencies or donor-funded projects is an advantage

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of crop and livestock production systems
• Facilitation, coaching and training skills
• Report writing and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently in rural communities; English and Lugwere/Ateso fluency
• Motorcycle riding permit and ability to ride in field conditions is an advantage

The position is based at the Area Office, with about 80% of time spent in the field and 20% on planning, coordination and reporting. Applications are made through the employer's online form; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.