Jobs at GIZ in Uganda - Technical Officer

Job Title:       Technical Officer
Employer: GIZ
Location: Kampala, Uganda


GIZ is looking for a Technical Officer

Duties  
Assists in preparing and conducting project activities related to Agriculture, Agricultural Finance and ICT
Plans and supports trainings in GAP, financial literacy and business management in different value chains (cotton, coffee, sesame, maize, matooke)
Actively facilitates access for smallholders to financial service providers and mobile payment operators
Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with all partners and their field staff relevant for project activities
Offers timely technical assistance to staff of partners
Encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project
Assists with research activities and studies on technical areas relevant to the project
Drafts reports and assists partners in reporting


Education: The applicant must hold a good University degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Finance or Information and Communication Technology
Additional knowledge in M&E, Agricultural Value-Chains as well as Agricultural Finance is desired

Experience: Previous experience in working with smallholders and private sector companies is an asset

How to Apply:
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs and a one page letter addressing the applicant's motivation by email to
recruitment-uganda@giz.de

Deadline: 20th December 2016