Enhancement of production through provision of extension services and training of farmers to ensure volumes, compliance to Newman Foods Limited and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
• Experience in agricultural extension work with rural communities for at least 3 years
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
• Knowledge of the local language within the region of deployment
• Excellent communication skills and able to speak English with at least one local language
• Should be self-driven, result oriented and good at networking
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Job application procedure
All interested Individuals are encouraged to apply via email [email protected] with copy to [email protected] by 20 April 2024
Contact Details
Newman Foods Limited
P.O. Box 21163 Kampala, Uganda.
Mubarak Zone, Makindye
• Work closely with selected MSMEs, CBOs and district departments of production in executing project activities Support synergies with govemment programs/projects and any other similar projects working with the youths in agriculture
• Mobilization farmers and group formation
• Provision of extension services and training
• Lead implementation of recommended practices of productivity and post-harvest handling
• Verification of farmers' performance through visits at planned intervals
• Organizing farmer group meetings
• Liaise with external parties, such as consultants and concerned regulatory bodies on issues regarding activities of farmers' groups Support activities geared towards project monitoring and evaluation
• Make input towards improving project performance
• Prepare timely high quality project related weekly, monthly.