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INCOME GENERATION OFFICER
Good Neighbours International Uganda
Job Description
1. Background
Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO with General Consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). Established in 1991 in South Korea, the organization has, for over three decades, initiated and implemented community development projects worldwide to enhance quality of life, expand access to education, and provide emergency aid in areas affected by civil unrest or natural disasters. Guided by a commitment to inclusivity, Good Neighbors serves the most marginalized and vulnerable populations, regardless of ethnicity, religion, belief, or nationality, with a focus on protecting rights and fostering self-reliance. To achieve lasting impact, Good Neighbors employs a holistic, community-inclusive approach, working in more than 200 communities across over 50 countries. In Uganda, Good Neighbors International is implementing Community Development Projects in Pallisa District aimed at improving the livelihoods of sponsored Households. Through its Income Generation department, it implements interventions focusing on food security, household incomes, agricultural productivity, financial inclusion, and community resilience among vulnerable sponsored households. It integrates sustainable agriculture, agribusiness development, climate-smart farming practices, and community-based revolving fund mechanisms to enhance economic opportunities and strengthen the self-reliance of the sponsored households. Good Neighbors International Uganda seeks to recruit a qualified, experienced, and self-motivated Income Generation Officer to provide technical support and field-level coordination of project activities.
2. Purpose of the Position
The Income Generation Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on agriculture-based livelihoods and revolving fund activities within the project area. The officer will support farmers, producer groups, cooperatives, and other community structures to improve agricultural production, enterprise development, access to finance, and sustainable income generation.
3. Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and implement agricultural livelihood activities in accordance with the approved annual Plan of Action.
- Promote adoption of good agribusiness practices, value addition, and market-oriented service delivery for producer groups and cooperatives through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations, and peer-learning approaches
- Facilitate coaching, mentoring, and peer learning for both farmer groups and beneficiaries to strengthen business skills, employability, and income generation.
- Support development of business plans, access to finance, and linkages to MFIs, savings groups, and employment opportunities for both farmer groups and beneficiaries.
- Coordinate delivery of Post-Harvest Handling and Storage (PHHS), commodity standards training, conservation agriculture demonstrations, and other technical trainings linked to project outcomes
- Work closely with the Procurement Unit to support sourcing and distribution of starter kits, tools, and equipment for agribusiness and vocational activities.
- Monitor performance and progress of farmer groups and beneficiaries, documenting results related to skills acquisition, income generation, and job creation.
- Identify and promote profitable agricultural value chains within the project area and facilitate market linkages between farmers, traders, processors, input suppliers, and buyers.
- Facilitate community sensitization on revolving fund objectives, procedures, responsibilities, and sustainability mechanisms.
- Develop and maintain beneficiary revolving fund records, repayment schedules, and revolving fund databases.
- Monitor utilization of revolving fund resources to ensure investments are used for approved agricultural and livelihood enterprises.
- Track loan repayments and maintain accurate records of fund performance, providing periodic revolving fund performance reports and analyses.
- Prepare regular technical reports, case studies, success stories, and progress updates to support reporting and learning.
- Maintain close collaboration with local government authorities, private sector actors, and training institutions
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor income generation activities, provide technical guidance, and submit reports to the Income Generation Manager.
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors
4. Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, crop science, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension, or any related field from a recognized University.
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in agriculture, livelihoods, food security, or rural development programs.
- Experience managing or supporting community revolving funds, community saving groups, community financing schemes, or enterprise development programs.
- Demonstrated experience working with farmer groups, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.
- Experience working with NGOs, development agencies, or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
5. Required Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of crop and livestock production systems.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and training skills.
- Excellent report-writing with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently in rural communities with minimal supervision.
- Full working knowledge of English and Ateso / Lugwere languages.
- Valid motorcycle riding permit and ability to ride in field conditions are added advantages.
6. Level of Effort and Reporting
The Income Generation Officer shall be based in the Area Office and is expected to spend approximately 80% of working time in field implementation, supervision, beneficiary support, and stakeholder engagement, and 20% on planning, coordination, documentation, and reporting.
The Officer shall report directly to the Income Generation Manager or any other assigned supervisor.
Application Instructions:
- All interested candidates who meet the above requirements, kindly submit your updated CV as follows;
1) Fill the ‘GNI Application form’ on the link below, and CLICK SUBMIT
https://forms.gle/tDpMrvssmxe4WYsJ6
2) Submit your application by 30 th June, 2026, not later than 11:59 pm.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Good Neighbors International has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility, and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct are essential requirements for all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All applicants interested in working with GNI must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
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