Job Title:    Program Assistant, Livestock

Organisation: ASIGMA Capital

Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda

About Organisation:

ASIGMA is a group of three subsidiaries – Advisory, Data, and Capital that leverages data and technology to add value to organisations. Its Advisory arm offers investment advice, develops investable business cases, and provides Private Sector support and Technical Assistance; some of our development clients include USAID, DFID, AfDB, and WBG IFC. Its Capital arm is currently managing projects in alternative investments (Private Equity, Real Estate, and Energy) that include Manufacturing and Shallow Geothermal Exploration, among others. Lastly, its Data arm aids the Advisory and Capital arms through digital data capture and analytics, market research, and insights to allow for actionable decision making but also provides project and data management services to external clientele.

Job Summary: The Livestock Assistant will be based full-time in the project-affected villages and will be assigned a number of Project Affected Households to be responsible for. The Contractor will be expected to visit Project Affected Households regularly, provide technical advice, support, and encouragement, and monitor the quality of the interventions being delivered by Local Implementing Partners.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Compile periodic reports to the Technical Team Leads.
  • Ensure backstopping of Local Implementing Partners in the different project areas.
  • Ensure that the activities are being implemented as planned.
  • Register any concern that might arise during the implementation and forward it to the Team Lead.
  • Ensure that the Local Implementing Partners adhere to all the SOPs in place.
  • Liaise with the different relevant Stakeholders to ensure that the districts and subcounty Project Affected Households are at peace.
  • Advise management on how to improve quality delivery.
  • Attend regular meetings as and when required.
  • Carry on any other duties as assigned by the Team Lead.
  • Should be based in Masaka district

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
• Additional certification or training in livestock management, animal health, or agricultural extension services is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in veterinary services, livestock management, or rural development programs, particularly in community-based projects.
• Proven experience working with rural communities, especially in livestock or animal husbandry interventions.
• Experience in collaborating with Local Implementing Partners, NGOs, or government agencies is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of animal health practices, disease prevention, and treatment, with practical experience in rural livestock management.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to assess the effectiveness of interventions.
• Ability to interpret technical reports and provide sound advice on livestock-based livelihoods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently in remote locations with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in Masaka region is an added advantage.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software for report writing and data management.