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Manager Agro Development. - MWH foundation.
Position Title:Manager Agro Development.
Duty Station: Uganda
Organization:MWH foundation.
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to:Operations Director
Application Deadline:April 3, 2015 - 5pm
Organizational Profile:
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.
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 agro development.
Key qualifications 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-mails that exceed 2MB will not be considered.
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.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda.
