Entomologist – Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields:
  • Entomology
    
  • Crop protection
    
  • Zoology
    

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years' proven experience in development or humanitarian projects.
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing climate-smart insect-based livelihood interventions.
  
• Experience in promoting sustainable insect value chains, particularly Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production and beekeeping/apiculture.
  
• Experience working in refugee settings, refugee-hosting communities, or humanitarian contexts is highly preferred.
  

Technical Program Implementation

• Lead the implementation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and beekeeping interventions within the project.
  
• Promote climate-smart insect farming technologies and sustainable production systems.
  
• Support the establishment and management of BSF production units, apiaries, and demonstration sites.
  
• Develop and disseminate technical guidelines on insect production, harvesting, processing, and utilization.
  

Capacity Building and Extension Services

• Train farmers, refugee groups, youth groups, and cooperatives on BSF production and beekeeping technologies.
  
• Develop and conduct farmer field demonstrations, field days, and hands-on practical training.
  
• Promote best practices in apiary management, colony management, honey harvesting, and processing.
  

Enterprise Development and Market Linkages

• Support formation and strengthening of insect value chain groups and cooperatives.
  
• Facilitate market linkages for honey, beeswax, BSF products, and related enterprises.
  
• Promote business development services and entrepreneurship among beneficiaries.
  

Refugee and Host Community Engagement

• Facilitate inclusive participation of refugees and host communities in project