IRC Job Application Form Maurice -Agriculture Team Leader Karamoja

Application For Employment
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Personal Information
Name:
Last Name:
Maurice Egwete
Address: Starch Factory ‘A’, Adyel Division, Lira Municipality, Lira
District.
Skype ID: [phone]
Phone Number
Mobile Number
Email Address
0779527997
0779527997
[email protected]
Are You A Ugandan Citizen?
Have You Ever Been Convicted Of A Crime?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Have you interviewed with IRC in the past?
If yes, please give details
Yes
No
I did interview with IRC in
September 2012 for the
position of Agriculture officer
in Lira field officer. I worked
with IRC from then till July,
31st 2017.
Position
Position You Are Applying For
Desired Pay
Salary Expectations
Agriculture Team Leader – Karamoja Sub Region.
Monthly gross pay in Uganda currency.
Gross Salary of 3,800,000 – 4,000,000
Employment Desired /
Preferred
Full Time
Part Time
Consultancy
Education
School Name / University
Dates (From- To) Years Attended
Degree/
Qualification
Received
Major
Makerere University
Aug 2006 – Jun
2010
4 Years
BSC. Agriculture
Crop Science
Standard High School - Entebbe
Feb 2014 – Nov
2015
2 Years
UACE
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
Agriculture
Kangai Sen. Sec. School
Feb 1998 – Nov
2001
4 Years
UCE
8 subjects registered.
Amononeno Primary School
Feb 1991 – Nov
1997
7 Years
PLE
4 subjects registered.
Further
Further Relevant Qualifications/ Trainings/ Courses (In the last 7 years)
Institution Name
Dates (From- To) Years / Period
Attended
Qualification Received
International Rescue Committee
March 2014
One Week
No Certificate given (Capacity building in APFS methodology)
International Rescue Committee
March 2013
One week
No Certificate given (Capacity building in CMC methodology)
Ngetta ZARDI – Lira district
June – July 2012
Two months
Certificate of participation in Farmer Field School Training

Current / Most Recent Employer
Organization
Job Title
Dates Employed
International Rescue Committee Uganda Programme
Agriculture Officer.
10th/September/2012
Work Phone
Starting Pay Rate
Ending / Current Pay Rate
0779 - 527997
UGX 1,198,464
UGX 2,632,286
Address
Location
International Rescue Committee – Uganda, Plot 7,
Lower Naguru East Road, P.O Box 24672, kampala -
Uganda, [email protected]
Lango, Acholi and Karamoja sub regions.
Job /Role Summary
Key Achievements
I was responsible for ensuring timely and quality
implementation of the agricultural activities within the
sida-funded SPEED project. I was also responsible
for ensuring that the implementation strategies and
approaches used are appropriate and cost-effective
in increasing farm production and productivity.
I developed the weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation work plan. Also
contributed to the development of the annual work plan. Developed customized training
manual for the CBTs to use for their trainings. Developed Seasonal Long Learning
Calendars based on the seasonal rainfall forecast of the area. Guided farmers in
effective enterprise selection based on prevailing market and production conditions. Set
up demonstrations at group level for farmers within the group to learn from using
FFS/APFS methodology. Worked with marketing officers to mobilize farmers for
collective and bulk purchases of farm inputs as well as produce through collective
marketing committees (CMCs). Contributed in the development of M&E tools and used
them for collection of data from farmers. Produced daily and weekly reports, not
excluding, monthly and quarterly reports and submitted to my supervisors. Trained and
mentored CBTs. I linked progressive groups and farmers to the input dealers and
potential buyers of their produce. Conducted the CBTs appraisal and address CBTs’
disciplinary issues.
Reason for leaving (If
not currently employed)
Key competencies and additional information relevant to the role (Optional)
I left IRC because of the challenge that arose from
the area of funding by our funder, Swedish
International Development Agency (SIDA). This led
to the downsizing of staff. However, this will be an
opportunity for me to meet my long term goal with
IRC as it was interfered by limitation of fund from the
funder.
Technical competences: I have knowledge in Microsoft excel, Word, PowerPoint and
outlook. I demonstrated high level of listening, presentation and communication skills. I
demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills while with IRC. Supervisory
competences: I supervised over 50 CBTs and mentored volunteers who happened to
be under my supervision in the last five years. Besides, while on delegation, I
successfully managed the satellite office of about 9 staff well. Currently with GDI –
Uganda, I am supervising 4 field officers very well. Other competences: I equally
demonstrated project cycle implementation skills in areas of livelihoods and food
security; coordination and networking skills within and without the organization
among others.
Other Employment History (delete / add other employers as applicable)
Employer 1
Job Title
Dates Employed
International Rescue Committee - Uganda
Agriculture officer
9th – Sept – 2012 to 31st – July - 2017
Work Phone
Starting Pay Rate
Ending / Current Pay Rate
0779527997
UGX 1,198,464
UGX 2,632,286
Address
Location
International Rescue Committee – Uganda, Plot 7,
Lower Naguru East Road, P.O Box 24672, kampala -
Uganda, [email protected]
Lango, Acholi and Karamoja.
Job /Role Summary
Key Achievements
I was responsible for ensuring timely and quality
implementation of the agricultural activities within the
side-funded SPEED project. I was also responsible
for ensuring that the implementation strategies and
approaches used are appropriate and cost-effective
I developed the weekly, monthly and quarterly implementation work plan. Also
contributed to the development of the annual work plan. Developed customized training
manual for the CBTs to use for their trainings. Developed Seasonal Long Learning
Calendars based on the seasonal rainfall forecast of the area. Guided farmers in
effective enterprise selection based on prevailing market and production conditions. Set

in increasing farm production and productivity.
up demonstrations at group level for farmers within the group to learn from using
FFS/APFS methodology. Worked with marketing officers to mobilize farmers for
collective and bulk purchases of farm inputs as well as produce through collective
marketing committees (CMCs). Contributed in the development of M&E tools and used
them for collection of data from farmers. Produced daily and weekly reports, not
excluding, monthly and quarterly reports and submitted to my supervisors. Trained and
mentored CBTs. I linked progressive groups and farmers to the input dealers and
potential buyers of their produce. Conducted the CBTs appraisal and address CBTs’
disciplinary issues.
Reason for leaving
Key competencies and additional information relevant to the role (Optional)
I left IRC because of funding shortage from the side
of the funder – SIDA. This led to the downsizing of
staff and I became one of the victims of the
circumstance.
Technical competences: I have knowledge in Microsoft excel, Word, PowerPoint and
outlook. I demonstrated high level of listening, presentation and communication skills. I
demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills while with IRC. Supervisory
competences: I supervised over 50 CBTs and mentored volunteers who happened to
be under my supervision in the last five years. Besides, while on delegation, I
successfully managed the satellite office of about 9 staff well. Currently with GDI –
Uganda, I am supervising 4 field officers very well. Other competences: I equally
demonstrated project cycle implementation skills in areas of livelihoods and food
security; coordination and networking skills within and without the organization
among others.
Employer 2
Job Title
Dates Employed
The National Strategy for the Advancement of Rural
Women in Uganda (NSARWU)
Field Extension Worker
1st – February – 2012 to 30th – April - 2012
Work Phone
Starting Pay Rate
Ending / Current Pay Rate
0779527997
UGX 850,000
UGX 850,000
Address
Location
Plot 12, Malcolm X Road Kololo, P.O. Box 21225,
Kampala, Uganda. [email protected]
Alebtong district – Northern Uganda
Job /Role Summary
Key Achievements
Mobilizing and training farmers as per the project
objectives and targets; set up demonstration facilities
at farmer groups and individual farmer household
levels; submit monthly reports to the M&E officer and
Project manager; and any other duties that may be
assigned to you by your supervisor.
I set up the demonstrations on ‘less labour high yield farming practice’. Trained farmers
on farming as a business (FaaB), Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Nutrition and
Hygiene. I also did data collection, compilation and submission to M&E officer.
Reason for leaving
Key competencies and additional information relevant to the role (Optional)
The project of food security and livelihood
improvement had ended.
Future interest in the IRC
In the event that you are unsuccessful in this
application but qualified for future posts, would
you be interested in the IRC contacting you about
further opportunities or similar roles in the
future? Please tick one / more of the boxes →
Yes – please advise me about
future opportunities in Uganda
√
Yes – please advise me about
future opportunities globally
√
No – please do not advise me
about future opportunities
References (Beginning with the current/ most recent employer)
Name
Title
Organization
Phone
Apio Hilda
Agriculture Team
Leader
International
Rescue Committee
[phone]
Paul Kawimbo Dickson Nyeko
Deputy ERD
Manager
International
Rescue Committee
[phone]
Amwona Leo
Former Manager
NSARWU
NSARWU (National
Strategy for
Advancement of
Rural Women in
Uganda)
[phone]
Language Skills

Language
Proficiency
English √ Written
Fluent √
Fair
Poor
√ Spoken
Fluent √
Fair
Poor
Luo √ Written
Fluent √
Fair
Poor
√ Spoken
Fluent √
Fair
Poor
Motivation Statement- In 700 words, describe your personal attributes, motivation for
applying for this job and provide solid examples of your ability to perform each of the
key duties as per the job specification
Dear Beatrice,
I am applying for the position of Agriculture Team Leader to be based in Acholi sub region of Uganda at International Rescue Committee.
International Rescue Committee is one of the most recognized and prestigious organizations in the world. This is my chance to make a
substantial progress in personal career and thus contribute to the organizational development.
I am aged 36 and a Uganda by birth. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, measuring in Crop Science from Makerere University,
Kampala – Uganda. Therefore, this position of Agriculture Team Leader is within my professional qualification. I am fluent in English and Luo
languages.
I have already over five years of experience in planning and implementing Resilience, Food Security and Livelihood projects in Lango, Acholi
and Karamoja sub regions of Uganda with International Rescue Committee. While working as an agriculture officer with International Rescue
Committee on Economic Recovery and Development programme, I trained, supervised and mentored over 50 Community Based Trainers in
Lira, Alebtong , Kitgum, Lamwo, Amudat and Nakapiripirit districts. These CBTs trained the farming groups at the parish level. Within the first
two years of supervision and mentorship of CBTs of Nakapiripirit district, two CBTs got promoted from being the CBTs with IRC to supervision of
the health promoters with Concern International in Uganda.
The excellent communication and coordination skills I have bridged the gaps between the beneficiaries, local government officials, religious
leaders and the CBTs. This in turn, promoted growth of the groups/APFSs within the district of Nakapiripirit, some of which were greatly
acknowledged by the donors and IRC technocrats from within and without the country on visiting them.
I have very good problem identification and solving skills. Conflicts at work place in a necessary evil, however, I believe in building strong bond
among my team, and each one of them ought to be supportive to one another. In doing this, it minimizes laziness, discouragement, feeling
isolated and eventually conflicts. This builds confidence among the team and enables them develop their career. However, when conflict evolves
between two parties, it is important to resolve the as immediate as possible. Mediation is one of the most applicable approaches in resolving
conflicts at work place.
As the Agriculture Team Leader, I would ensure that Agriculture Officers schedule their annual leave in advance, so that I can compile and share
with the ERD manager ahead of time. This would help in proper engagement of the agriculture team without stressing them due to poor leave
planning.
I had high level of collaboration with the ERD staff, most especially, the marketing and VSLA officers. In the event that VSLA officer was on
leave, I was always delegated to step in for her. I supported the marketing team so much in areas of trainings and data collection. Data like; yield
estimates at different crop growth stages. Trainings farmers and collective Marketing Committees on store pest and disease management,
postharvest handling. Linking farmers to potential buyers and certified input dealers. For example, in Lamwo district, the capacity of CBTs in
Agoro is greatly built. The CBT of Lacino parish, Walter, is now buying produce from farmers, adding value to it and selling highly to the potential
buyers.
I am pretty sure that acquaintance with the IRC internal regulating policy of integrity, service and accountability is a chance for me to plan well
with my team. Develop monthly work plan and coming up with the spending plan, not forgetting to look at cost effectiveness of such an activity.
This can be made effective by devising means that aims at cutting costs while not compromising quality of work. This is done through
brainstorming as a team. For example, organizing for exchange visit activity between adjacent parishes to cut on the cost of transport refund.
My recent experience in Karamoja has provided me with in-depth knowledge of handling colleagues of diverse cultures and norms. I learnt a lot
on the importance of team work, neutral respect for one another, good work ethics/ professionalism. I developed passion for the result-oriented
work and this has made me a ripe candidate for this position and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Maurice Egwete.

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If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result
in my release.
Name (Please Print)
Signature
Egwete Maurice
Date
4th December 2017