Uganda Jobs, Field Officer, (7 positions), Marketing officers (3 positions) and Project Coordinator (1 Position),vacancy in Uganda,
District has received funding from Lutheran World Relief, www.lwr.org and Progresso, www.progres.nl. to lead other two partners to implementation of a Project, Sustainable Enterprises for Trade Engagement “SENTE”. The project aims at contributing to improved livelihoods of smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture and has a strategic objective of increasing incomes of targeted smallholder Bean, Coffee, and Maize farmers of the greater Masaka area from the marketing of their cash crops. CEDO wants to use part of the funds to hire competent staff to manage the project. Project Coordinator (1 Position)Responsible for overall project deliverables, resources and scope.The position shall be based in Kalisizo with frequent travel to other project sites. The project coordinator shall report to LWR and CEDO Board and be responsible for the Marketing, Finance & administration and ICT Officers.Atleast a PGD in Project management, with a minimum of three years’ experience, with proof of successfully managing agricultural marketing projects. Knowledge in contemporary market based approaches and business management will be added advantage. Marketing officers (3 positions), Maize, Bean seed and Robusta Coffee Shall report to the project coordinator and the respective value chain organization Structures. Shall be responsible for field officers and work closely with other marketing managers to oversee performance of marketing functions.Degree in Business management studies or related field, experience in a specific value chain markets marketing dynamics. Field Extension Staff, (7 positions),, Masaka, Bukomansimbi, Lwengo,Sembabule, Lyantonde, Rakai, Kalungu)” Shall report to the respective marketing offi cers and motivate community based facilitatorsQualified to atleast Diploma level in Agricultural or community development/ development studies and related disciplines, from reputable institutions, with at least three years of provable successful implementation of agricultural marketing projects. Knowledge of organization development, practical knowledge of promotion of savings and loans association, bulk marketing and ability Conduct unifi ed extension services are added advantage.3.0 Other requirement for all positions• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with CEDO, LWR and Progresso’s missions• All applicants must be willing to work and reside within the project area• A motivator for a team and commitment to work towards project objectives• Fluent in oral and written English• Ability to work on tight schedules• Willing to work under performance based reward system• Ability to work with minimal supervision• Sound computer knowledge (Word, excel, Access and email)• Ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle.Specifying the position, district or value chain (where applicable), send a letter of motivation and CV in a single pdf file to info-ug@lwrearo.org and cedofarmers2000@gmail.com by close of business June 20, 2014
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