Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist Job Vacancy at ACDI/VOCA in Uganda

Role
RWANU is seeking a consultant with relevant field experience in Uganda to determine the integration of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and technologies with farmers;
identify CSA outcomes on sustainable agricultural production, adaptation and mitigation; and assess to adoption of CSA in Karamoja, and suggest ways to strengthen early warning systems at part of RWANU's sustainability and exit strategy plan.

The consultant should conduct a rapid field assessment in the form of case studies for each of the following CSA RWANU activities
Improved market access
Access to financing
Income diversification
Diversification of diets
Improved post-harvest storage
Value-chain development (agro-inputs, vet-inputs, fodder, value-added processing)

At least 5 case studies should be developed that focus on one of the above CSA interventions, but should then show how multiple CSA interventions are used to create the greater impact. Each of these case studies should answer the following questions

What is working well in current programming? How do you know?
What is not working well in current programming? How do you know?
How are the project's interventions addressing the climate-induced stresses and shocks in Karamoja?

The assessment methodologies, identified obstacles to adoption of improved technologies, findings and recommendations for each case study should be compiled in a single document.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with RWANU field and headquarters team to clarify and finalize SOW, finalize timing, and identify data collection team and resource/support needs.
Conduct desk review, including the project description, project documents and project result data, such as reports, M&E data and performance management plans (PMPs), case studies, success stories, and other relevant materials generated by the project
Design a draft work plan for review by the project management, including
Meet with the RWANU in-country team to finalize logistics and resource arrangements, confirm data collection team, and finalize the assessment methodology
Conduct fieldwork according to the work plan

Qualifications
The individual should have a post-graduate degree in Environmental Management/Conservation;
At least 5 years of prior environmental assessment experience;
Applicable USAID regulations knowledge.

How to Apply:
Please send resumes to LArtuso@acdivoca.org . No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. ACDI/VOCA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. ACDI/VOCA will never solicit a payment from any applicant.