Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Bulindi ZARDI] is one of the Public Agricultural Research Institute established by the National Agricultural Research Act (2005).

The Institute is mandated to conduct applied and adaptive agricultural research in mid-western agro-ecological zone of Uganda under the policy guidance of National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). The Director of Research, Bulindi 2ARDI invites suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions at the institute located in Hoima District,

Job Ref: BUZARDI/01/2010
Position: Animal production Technician
Salary Scale UR 6
Reports to: Animal Health Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Collect and prepare laboratory samples for analysis of specimens and samples such as of spleen, brain, blood serum, heart, liver, lung, mucus, pus, urine, faeces, blood, milk and other animal fluids and tissues for isolation, analysis and labelling
b. Conducting standardized microbiological and biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to diagnose diseases and evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in animals and other products,
c. Attends to livestock and undertake activities such as spraying, vaccinations, deworming, dehorning, castration, tagging, insemination, diagnosis and treatment, weighing, milking and general maintenance of the paddock.
d. Prepares animal feeds and ensure right quality and quantity of feed is given to animals
e. Any other duty as s signed to by immediate supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:
a. Diploma/Higher National Diploma in Animal Production from recognized Institution Possession of Bachelors degree will be an added advantage.
b. Two (2) years relevant experience

Key Competencies:
a) Knowledge of animals, insects and other micro-organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
b) Proficiency in computer software applications and statistical packages

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Ref:BUZARDI/2010
Position: ASSISTANT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ICT SPECIALIST
Salary scale UR 6
Reports to Director

Key Responsibilities
1. Provide day to day ICT support and maintenance of BUZARDI Key ICT infrastructure
2. Manage ICT and computer systems in the institute.
3. Support the maintenance of Buzardi Website /Portal
4. Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware .software and Resources
5. Develop and implement policies and policies and procedures for computer systems operations
6. Perform regular back up of BUZARDI Data bases and information ensuring that back up and recovery Procedures and plan are in Place.

Minimum Qualification:
? Bachelors Degree (Hons) in Computer science or its equivalent from recognized Institution.
? Possession of postgraduate Qualification and certifications like CCNA, MCR MCSE is added advantage.

Minimum experience:
? Two (2) years hands experience in maintenance and management of ICT Operation in a reputable Organization.

Application procedures

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit handwritten applications together with detailed curriculum vitae JC.V) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and Transcripts to the under signed not later than Friday 5th November 2010. Applicants should quote the reference Number of the post applied for on both application and on top left hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Ref: Soil Fertility Technician
Salary UR 6
Reports to: Soil Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Preparing and maintaining laboratory materials, setting-up, adjusting, calibrating, cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory and field equipment
b. Visiting farmers to identify soil fertility problems and indigenous traditional knowledge used to manage the problems in targeted
c. Collecting and analyzing soil specimens and plant samples
d. Monitor and observe experiments, collect and analyze data; recording production and test data for evaluation as well as preparing reports of results
e. Collect meteorological information and data covering weather parameters such as rain, temperature, humidity, moisture, solar radiation, evaporation, wind-peed and direction etc. Other related tasks include analysis of meteorological data to establish weather patterns.
f. Any other duty assigned by the immediate Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:
? Diploma/HND in Agriculture or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Possession of Bachelors degree (Hons) will be advantage
? Two (2) years relevant experience in the soil fertility analysis

Key Competencies:
Knowledge of soils and plants, their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment including impact on agricultural production
Proficiency in computer software applications and statistical packages

Application procedures

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit handwritten applications together with detailed curriculum vitae JC.V) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and Transcripts to the under signed not later than Friday 5th November 2010. Applicants should quote the reference Number of the post applied for on both application and on top left hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Ref: BUZARDI/05/2010
Position: Motor Vehicle Driver
Salary Scale: UR 7

Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping-up the level of petrol, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle. b. Regularly cleaning and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments. c. Driving motor vehicle (car and van] to transport directors, staff, clients and others to designated locations. d, Maintaining records of the motor vehicle's daily activity showing journey, mileage, petrol, oil and signature of authorizing officer lo account for all the journeys made e. Requisitioning for petrol, lubricants and spare parts and maintaining a record accounting for the same.

Minimum Qualifications: a. Valid Digital Driving Permit (Class 6 and DL) b. Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a pass in English
Language
c. At least 3 years driving experience. Employment terms for all Posts Successful candidates will be employed on four years contract renewable on satisfactory performance. Age: candidates should not be above 45 years of age.

Application procedures

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit handwritten applications together with detailed curriculum vitae JC.V) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and Transcripts to the under signed not later than Friday 5th November 2010. Applicants should quote the reference Number of the post applied for on both application and on top left hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job ref: BUZARDI/04/2010
Position: Crop Technician
Salary Scale: UR 6
Reports to: Crop Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Developing a field plan for conducting experiments on either the Institute's research farm or on land belonging to farmers b. Preparing materials such as seeds, fertilizer, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments c. Preparing the experimental plot, planting seeds and labeling each experimental block according to the field plan d. Collecting data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots e. Monitoring the experimental plots for germination and sprouting as well as replanting, gap filling and tagging Application of fertilizer, inoculations, infestations and labeling according to field specifications
f. Undertaking harvesting and post-harvesting activities including drying and packing g. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
h. And perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications: Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution .Possession of a Bachelors degree (Hons ) in related field will be an added advantage.
? Two (2) years relevant working experience in reputable organization.

Key Competencies Knowledge of plants, insects and other micro-organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependences, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Application procedures

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit handwritten applications together with detailed curriculum vitae JC.V) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and Transcripts to the under signed not later than Friday 5th November 2010. Applicants should quote the reference Number of the post applied for on both application and on top left hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Job Ref: Agro forestry Technician
Salary scale: UR 6
Reports to Soil Scientist

Ditties and Responsibilities:
a, Developing a field plan and preparing materials, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments b. Participating in baseline surveys to determine needs and agro forestry production constraints as well as establish the impact of ; technology adoption c. Collecting data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots d. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments e. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programmes designed for dissemination of research findings and technology transfer, f Undertaking routine maintenance of instruments, equipment and facilities including installation and calibration g. Performing any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

a. Diploma in Forestry or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Possession of Bachelors degree (Hons) in related field will be an added advantage.

b) Two years relevant experience

Application procedures

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit handwritten applications together with detailed curriculum vitae JC.V) giving day time telephone contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and Transcripts to the under signed not later than Friday 5th November 2010. Applicants should quote the reference Number of the post applied for on both application and on top left hand corner of the envelope.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Director of Research
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (BuZARDI)
P.O. Box 101 Hoima (u)
Email; Bulindizardi@yahoo.com

N.B only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Buginyanya ZARDI is one of the Public Agricultural Research Institute established by the National Agricultural Research Act, 2005. The institute is mandated to conduct applied and adaptive agricultural research in the South Eastern Agro-Ecological Zone of Uganda under the policy guidance of the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO). Buginyanya ZARDI is currently site coordinating an IDRC-funded project entitled,Going to Scale: Enhancing the Adaptive Management Capacities of Rural Communities for Sustainable Land Management in the Highlands of Eastern Africa'. This is a collaborative project with African Highland Initiatives (AHI) and the Policy Analysis and Advocacy Programme (PAAP) of the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) with study sites in Kapchorwa, Kween and Bukwo districts. The Director Buginyanya ZARDI invites suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of RESEARCH OFFICER within the Protect.
RESEARCH OFFICER
Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Under overall supervision of Director, BugiZARDI and in close guidance of project implementation partners (ICRAF-AHl and ASARECA-PAAP), facilitate innovation Platforms (IPs) including mechanisms to catalyze wide adoption of Sustainable Land Management (SLM)
2. Establish a framework for data collection, organization, analysis and management and a strategy for sharing with relevant/target stakeholders and capturing feedback.
3. Organize and contribute to capacity building efforts for the actors in the innovation platforms white effectively leading data collection and management.
4. Backstop the process of gender mainstreaming for SLM in the project sites
5. Facilitate the process of bye-law formulation for enhancing the upscaling of SLM in the project sites
6. Catalyzing collective action for purposes of promoting wide adoption of SLM and facilitating the development of community action plans for addressing the project objectives including selecting appropriate SLM innovations, identifying methods, approaches, strategies and tools for implementing the selected SLM innovations and determining how to measure progress based on the needs and SLM innovations identified
/. Implementing and facilitating review and reflection of the communication strategy.
8. Systematically documenting experience and lessons across sites, Innovation Platforms and presenting results in national, regional and international conferences,
9. Perform other duties to support the Director, KAZARDI towards smooth implementation of site level project activities

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should possess at least a BSc (Hons.) degree in Agricultural Science disciplines or Natural Resource Management with hands on experience in project management in rural settings. He/she should be well versed with participatory research approaches, a team player with specialized skills in communication, participatory monitoring and evaluation as well as writing to a wide range of audience. Demonstrated experience in driving with a valid licence is a requirement.

Duration of the assignment: One year renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Application procedure:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and transcripts to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on Monday 27th - September 2010.

The Director
Buginyanya Zonal Agricultural Research and
Development Institute,
P.O. Box 1356, Mbale

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