Cordaid is an International NGO, that believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for just and sustainable societies where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. We stand for professionalism, expertise, and solidarity across borders. We aim at maximizing our social impact and contributing to systemic change. We operate where natural disasters strike, where conflicts tear up communities and where lack of opportunities and service delivery keep families in extreme poverty. Cordaid has been active in Uganda for over 25 years; and our programmes currently focus on three thematic areas: resilience, investments and humanitarian aid.
Cordaid is a member of the international Catholic networks Caritas and CIDSE and we are active in worldwide civil society networks. We work in around 30 countries in Africa, Middle East and Asia.
About the Project
The Skilling in Agripreneurship for increased Youth employment” – SAY Project Officer provides agri-skills to 4,000 plus youth (refugees and host communities) in Yumbe Bidibidi settlement in West Nile. The SAY project is intended to contribute concretely to increased agri-skills level of youth and their gainful employment in the agribusiness sector in Uganda as part of the efforts to socio-economically spur Uganda to middle-income status by especially focusing on females and youth employment and training in Farmer Based Organisations, Cooperatives and Business Support Facilitators (BSFs). It will provide farming households in Yumbe Bidibidi refugee settlement with access farming inputs, financial access through VSLA, and market linkages with off-takers and buyers.
Job Summary:
The Project Officer will assist in ensuring that SAY project is delivered effectively and efficiently in line with Cordaid vision and mission and themes as well as the project description as approved by the donor. He/she will be responsible for a smooth project operation in line with the line managers guidance, and with Cordaid’s policies and procedures.

Reporting: The Agribusiness Advisor
Duty station: Yumbe field office
Position type: National
Contract type: 1 year, Renewable
Proposed start of contract: As soon as possible