Manager Agro Development;Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs in Uganda,
Position Title:Manager Agro Development
Organization: MWH foundation
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Manager Agro Development Pajule Town Operations Director
Application Deadline:3rd APRIL 2015
Organizational Profile:
Our client, MWH foundation is a Ugandan registered trust with several initiatives in Uganda; among them a social enterprise in Pader District in Northern Uganda called “the HUB”. “the HUB” helps smallholders to become food secure and to generate income. It also works with emerging commercial farmers and supports them in building their own family owned commercial farms. “the HUB” focusses on social impact but operates as a professional corporate enterprise.
Job Summary:
The Manager Agro Development is responsible for achieving an optimal syndicate between seed research) agro input providers and farmers by leading a team of twelve agro support officers on different locations. Specific tasks will include;
Main Tasks:
· Coordinate and manage the Farmers Resource Center, including a commercial farm of 20 acres.
· Build a strongly motivated and efficient team. This includes recruiting, training, appraiasing and actively inspiring the agro support officers to achieve results.
· Coordinate and manage the collection of qualitative and quantitative data in existing systems.
· Familiarize the team with new agro practices.
· Provide solid technical backstopping in agriculture.
· Contribute to the further development of our unique approach to agro-extension.
· Periodic reporting to management on both external and internal dynamics affecting aqro development.
Key qualitications and experience:
· Bachelors degree in agriculture. Training at post graduate level will be an advantage.
· Experienced in agricultural extension work, preferrably from Northern Uganda or in similar places.
· Have a working experience of not less than five years in a similar setting.
· Must demonstrate strong management ability.
· Able to organize activities effectively and efficiently. Have affinity with farmers and their aspirations. Have excellent computer skills, particularly excel.
· Willing to live and work in Pajule.
· Experience in a business setting and the ability to speak Luo.
Mode of application:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below.
All applications shall be marked: “MWH Manager Agro Business”.
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
E-rnails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.
CLOStNG DATE IS 5PM ON 3rd APRIL 2015.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
This advert is also available online at www.kazijobs.com
People Pertormance Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala Uganda
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