Income Generation Officer

• PositionIncome Generation Officer
• CompanyGood Neighbors International Uganda
• LocationKampala listing; Area Office base with field work in Pallisa District, Uganda
• Job TypeFull Time (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• CategoryNGO
• IndustryAgriculture & livelihoods
• DepartmentIncome Generation
• Deadline30 November 2026

Good Neighbors International Uganda works with development partners and local stakeholders on sustainable community-development projects. The organization says it has worked in Uganda since 2014, supporting vulnerable children, families and communities to build self-reliance. Its programs address community needs through locally engaged development work. Visit Good Neighbors International Uganda’s official website.

Good Neighbors’ stated mission is a world without hunger where people live in harmony. Its approach emphasizes empowering people, and its strategic objectives include food security, child protection, education, health, sustainable environments, inclusive communities, economic solidarity and disaster protection. The organization is part of the international Good Neighbors network, which the vacancy describes as a humanitarian-development organization established in 1991.

The Income Generation Officer plans, coordinates, implements, monitors and reports on agriculture-based livelihoods and revolving-fund activities in the project area. The officer provides technical support to farmers, producer groups, cooperatives and other community structures to improve agricultural production, enterprise development, access to finance and sustainable income generation. The work includes supporting agribusiness and vocational activities, building business skills, facilitating market access and strengthening community-based financing mechanisms. Project activities are linked to livelihood development among sponsored households in Pallisa District.

The officer is based in an Area Office and spends approximately 80% of working time in field implementation, supervision, beneficiary support and stakeholder engagement; the remaining 20% is for planning, coordination, documentation and reporting. Regular field visits provide technical guidance and oversight, with reports submitted to the Income Generation Manager or an assigned supervisor. The role also coordinates with local government, private-sector actors, training institutions and internal units, including Procurement, to deliver project activities and track results.

• Plan, coordinate and implement agricultural livelihood activities in line with the approved annual Plan of Action.
• Promote good agribusiness practices, value addition and market-oriented services for producer groups and cooperatives through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations and peer learning.
• Coach, mentor and facilitate peer learning for farmer groups and beneficiaries to strengthen business skills, employability and income generation.
• Support development of business plans and access to finance; connect farmer groups and beneficiaries with microfinance institutions, savings groups and employment opportunities.
• Coordinate post-harvest handling and storage, commodity-standards training, conservation-agriculture demonstrations and other technical training linked to project outcomes.
• Work with the Procurement Unit to support sourcing and distribution of starter kits, tools and equipment for agribusiness and vocational activities.
• Monitor progress and performance of farmer groups and beneficiaries, documenting skills acquisition, income generation and job creation results.
• Identify and promote profitable agricultural value chains in the project area and facilitate links among farmers, traders, processors, input suppliers and buyers.
• Sensitize communities on revolving-fund objectives, procedures, responsibilities and sustainability mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain beneficiary revolving-fund records, repayment schedules and revolving-fund databases.
• Monitor use of revolving-fund resources to ensure investments support approved agricultural and livelihood enterprises.
• Track loan repayments, maintain accurate fund-performance records and prepare 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 report to the Income Generation Manager.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Agriculture, Crop Science, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least three years of relevant experience in agriculture, livelihoods, food security or rural-development programs.
• Experience managing or supporting community revolving funds, community savings groups, community-financing schemes or enterprise-development programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with farmer groups, cooperatives and community-based organizations.
• Experience with NGOs, development agencies or donor-funded projects is an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work independently in rural communities with minimal supervision.
• Full working knowledge of English and Lugwere or Ateso.
• A valid motorcycle-riding permit and ability to ride in field conditions are an added advantage.
• Adherence to Good Neighbors’ Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is essential; safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse are shared responsibilities, with related mandatory training.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of crop and livestock production systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Practical knowledge relevant to agricultural livelihoods, agribusiness, value chains, post-harvest handling and storage, commodity standards and conservation agriculture.
• Ability to maintain beneficiary revolving-fund records, repayment schedules and databases and prepare performance analyses.

Soft Skills

• Strong facilitation, coaching, mentoring and training skills.
• Ability to coordinate peer learning and engage farmer groups, beneficiaries and community structures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate effectively in field settings.
• Planning, coordination, documentation and reporting capability.

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional development and continuous-learning opportunities, including training and development programs.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits and savings plans.
• Work-life-balance support and opportunities to contribute to meaningful humanitarian work.

• Support agriculture-based livelihoods, food security and sustainable income generation for communities in Pallisa District.
• Work directly with farmers, producer groups, cooperatives and other community structures.
• Help strengthen agribusiness skills through Farmer Field Schools, demonstrations, coaching and peer learning.
• Connect producers with finance, savings groups, employment opportunities and agricultural markets.
• Contribute to community revolving-fund mechanisms and responsible tracking of enterprise investments and repayments.
• Coordinate practical trainings in post-harvest handling, commodity standards and conservation agriculture.
• Combine substantial field implementation with planning, coordination, documentation and reporting.

Apply through the application form linked with the vacancy by 30 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Checked on 10 November 2026 against Good Neighbors International Uganda's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 30 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Agriculture jobs in Uganda: careers and salaries. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.