DRC Uganda is currently looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as Agricultural Assistants (12). 

This role is contingent upon the successful securing of funding for the project. 

The overall purpose of the role: 

The Agricultural Assistant will be responsible for technical implementation of the DRC's Food Systems and Economic Self-Reliance Project across the three mutually reinforced outcomes in the districts of Obongi, Moyo, Yumbe, Koboko, Madi Okollo and Terego. These include ensuring appropriateness and quality of actual work as well as supporting Climate-Smart Agriculture CSA training, particularly to community Farmer Groups and Project Management Committees.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

Community Mobilization and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Engagement 

  • Mobilization of community and identification of target participants with the support of the Agricultural Officer to participate in project activities.

  • Participate in the identification and selection of participants targeted to benefit from the program with guidance of the participants selection criteria and ensure proper profiling of participants data base 

  • Mobilize and sensitize communities on sustainable and regenerative climate smart agricultural practices.

  • Organize and conduct technical training to participants on enterprise selection and climate smart agriculture practices.

  • Establish block/cluster gardens with clear production and market plans 

  • Support farmer groups in establishing permagardens for household food and nutition security using the Resilience Design Approach.

  • Conduct farmer household visits. 

  • Act as the primary liaison between the project and community stakeholders, facilitating open communication and fostering trust. 

  • Mobilize refugee and host communities to actively participate in environmental restoration activities, such as tree planting, and soil conservation, while applying principles of Resilience Designs.

  • Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote climate smart agriculture practices.

  • Identify community needs, concerns, and priorities to inform project design and implementation. 

  • Strengthen community ownership of environmental initiatives through participatory approaches and co-design processes. 

Environmental Awareness and Capacity Building 

  • Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions on ecosystem restoration, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable resource use. 

  • Promote environmentally friendly practices among communities, such as recycling, composting, and water conservation. 

  • Identify and mentor community-based environmental champions to lead localized conservation efforts. 

  • Collaborate with schools and local institutions to integrate environmental education into their activities. 

Project Implementation Support 

  • Participate in distribution of project inputs e.g. Cash Transfer, Agro/Small Business materials to the target groups. 

  • Assist the Agriculture Officer in planning and executing CSA activities, including Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Integrated pest management and soil and water conservation.

  • Ensure timely delivery of materials and resources for community-based activities. 

  • Monitor and report on community participation and progress toward project goals. 

Stakeholder Collaboration 

  • Represent DRC in coordination meetings organized both at the district and settlement levels with other Key stake holders including Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the District Production Department. 

  • Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, government agencies, Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), and other stakeholders involved in Agriculture, food security and livelihoods, and climate-resilent programs to strengthen project implementation.

  • Work collaboratively with CSA-partner staff to identify synergies and enhance climate resilience and Food security. 

  • Represent DRC in local forums and events related to Agriculture production. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting 

  • Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities ensuring alignment with project objectives. 

  • Collect and report data on project outcomes, community participation, and feedback. 

  • Prepare regular updates, success stories, and lessons learned for internal and external sharing. 

  • Regularly collect accurate project related information/Data for submission to M&E for reporting. 

  • Participate in quarterly OPM and District monitoring project reviews and evaluations  

Reporting  

  • Provide project data and information for the preparation of donor reports, e.g. monthly highlights, and quarterly and annual reports.   

  • On request, perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors to allow the organization to function optimally. 

  • Adhere to DRC’s code of conduct. 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 2 years of practical field experience in the mobilization of communities and implementation of projects for Bachelor’s degree holders and 5 years’ experience for Diploma holders. Moreover, we also expect the following. 

Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Environmental Science, Community Development, or related fields. 

  • Experience working with refugees and host communities. 

  • Experience in the mobilization of communities for participatory activities  

  • Experience in the implementation of ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and natural resource management projects using the labor-intensive approach 

  • Experience in managing the workforce and community members 

  • Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills. 

  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and undertake practical demonstrations 

  • Knowledge of local context including market systems, CSA, Environment and gender inclusion. 

  • Competent motorcycle riding skills and a valid riding license. 

  • Full professional proficiency in (written & spoken) English. 

Desirable 

  • Knowledge of languages spoken in the project locations. 

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:   

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.   

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.   

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.   

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. 

We offer 

  • Contract length: 12 months 

  • Band: I2 

  • Designation of Duty Station: Moyo, Obongi, Yumbe,  Koboko, Terego and Madi Okollo 

  • Start date: October 2026 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website.  

Application process 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 13th September 2026 

DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process. All recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices that are globally acceptable. Henceforth, should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it 

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo. 

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