SNV has implemented the TIDE (The Inclusive Dairy Enterprise) project in Southwest Uganda, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kampala, since October 2015. The project is currently in its second phase (2020–2023). TIDE-2 supports dairy farmers to transition to semi-intensive production through the creation of a commercial input market in knowledge (training, extension), products and technical services, and finance (credit, subsidies and grants). TIDE focuses on 4 intervention areas: Dairy Farm Productivity, Milk Quality, Value Chain and Nutrition. TIDE is now embarking on an additional component, focusing on increasing access to finance for smallholder dairy farmers.

Job Description
• SNV is seeking to recruit the services of a talented Advisor for its new Smallholder Programme. The activities include.
• Support the Smallholder TIDE’s team leader, involved in establishing and operationalising the smallholder activities, including the four outcomes on production, milk quality, value chain and human nutrition.
• Closely coordinate the smallholder activities in collaboration with the team in Fort Portal and the other TIDE staff based in Mbarara.
• Responsible supporting the implementation, control, follow up and monitoring of the FFS approach within the Smallholder Component, including organizing the Training of Trainers, Training of Facilitators, FFS exchange and exposure visits, together with the team in Fort Portal.
• Act as a technical expert for the TIDE Project Manager and the rest of the TIDE team by contributing to the technical direction of the project activities that relate to the development of smallholder farming and Farmer Field Schools.
• Be responsible for regular reporting of the activities within the Smallholder Component, including financial reports on activities undertaken.
• Acts as technical expert for the Project Managers and aim to create an enabling environment (by sharing knowledge, understanding stakeholders and environment) for the implementation of a project, for the project to meet its objectives.
• Ensures, monitors progress and reviews quality of own expertise and ensures client support and satisfaction during projects.
• Initiates/ coordinates the review process and evaluation of advisory services in order to collect lessons learned, proposes corrective measures and ensures identification of follow up assignments. Participates in knowledge development/expertise groups and in internal and external networks

Qualifications
• Required qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in agricultural production, preferably with specialisations in rural development, dairy or training & extension.
• Four (4) years plus of experience in the relevant field of agricultural smallholder development, extension & training.
• Two (2) years of proven experience in the Farmer Field School approach, preferably with livestock FFS and experience in the organisation and facilitation of FFS training.
• Familiar and committed to farmer-led development approaches, including group-based participatory extension approaches like FFS.
• Experience with knowledge transfer (farmer extension, training, ToTs), ability to develop training materials and set-up training of farmer and training of trainers’ courses.
• Experience in managing partner relations with NGOs, government departments, research and knowledge institutes, and private sector market actors.
• Ability / experience in guiding and coaching a team with the knowledge, skills, and product development.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good computer and software applications skills.
• Work experience in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Highly motivated to maintain regular dialogue with SNV’s partner organizations.
• Skills in teamwork, facilitation and training. Knowledge of NGO operations.
• Experience with the dairy sector, knowledge of Western Uganda and human nutrition are all strong additional advantages.
• Sensitive and committed to gender equity and diversity.