Please print or type. The application must be fully completed to be considered. Please complete each section, even if you attach a resume. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer. Application For Employment Personal Information Name: Last Name: Maurice Egwete Address: Starch Factory ‘A’, Adyel Division, Lira Municipality, Lira District. Skype ID: +256 773 030599 Phone Number Mobile Number Email Address 0779527997 0779527997 [email protected] Are You A Ugandan Citizen? Have You Ever Been Convicted Of A Crime? Yes Yes No Have you interviewed with IRC in the past? Yes No No If yes, please give details 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 Makerere University Standard High School - Entebbe Kangai Sen. Sec. School Amononeno Primary School Dates (From- To) Years Attended Aug 2006 – Jun 4 Years 2010 Feb 2014 – Nov 2 Years 2015 Feb 1998 – Nov 4 Years 2001 Feb 1991 – Nov 7 Years 1997 Degree/ Qualification Received Major BSC. Agriculture Crop Science UACE Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture UCE 8 subjects registered. PLE 4 subjects registered. Further Further Relevant Qualifications/ Trainings/ Courses (In the last 7 years) Institution Name Dates (From- To) Years / Period Attended International Rescue Committee March 2014 One Week International Rescue Committee March 2013 One week Ngetta ZARDI – Lira district June – July 2012 Two months Qualification Received No Certificate given (Capacity building in APFS methodology) No Certificate given (Capacity building in CMC methodology) 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 International Rescue Committee – Uganda, Plot 7, Lower Naguru East Road, P.O Box 24672, kampala Uganda, [email protected] Location Lango, Acholi and Karamoja sub regions. Key Achievements Job /Role Summary 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. Reason for leaving (If not currently employed) 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. 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. Key competencies and additional information relevant to the role (Optional) 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 International Rescue Committee – Uganda, Plot 7, Lower Naguru East Road, P.O Box 24672, kampala Uganda, [email protected] Location Job /Role Summary 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 Key Achievements 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 Lango, Acholi and Karamoja. 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 The National Strategy for the Advancement of Rural Women in Uganda (NSARWU) Job Title Dates Employed 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 Plot 12, Malcolm X Road Kololo, P.O. Box 21225, Kampala, Uganda. [email protected] Location Alebtong district – Northern Uganda Job /Role Summary 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. Key Achievements 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 The project of food security and livelihood improvement had ended. Key competencies and additional information relevant to the role (Optional) 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 Apio Hilda Paul Kawimbo Dickson Nyeko Amwona Leo Language Skills Title Agriculture Team Leader Deputy ERD Manager Former Manager NSARWU Organization International Rescue Committee International Rescue Committee NSARWU (National Strategy for Advancement of Rural Women in Uganda) Phone +256 772900783 +256784841114 +256-775418601 Language Proficiency English √ Written Fluent √ Fair √ Spoken Fluent √ Fair Luo √ Written Fluent √ Fair √ Spoken Fluent √ Fair Poor Poor Poor 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. Signature Disclaimer I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. 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) Egwete Maurice Date 4th December 2017 Signature