Agricultural Assistant
Role Summary
Detailed description available on the official website.
About the Organisation
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.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
- 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.
- *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.
Working Conditions
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to [our website](https://drc.ngo/about-drc/vacancies).
- 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.
- Contract length: 12 months
- Band: I2
- Designation of Duty Station: Moyo, Obongi, Yumbe, Koboko, Terego and Madi Okollo
- Start date: October 2026
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