Uganda Regional Agronomy Supervisor (Fixed-Term)

About the Role

Looking for a regional Agronomy and Innovations Supervisor to Coordinate the regional impact activities, manage regional Agricultural and non-Agricultural Trial projects, and drive farmer impact directly across all our regional teams. You will be a part of the Product Innovations Department and will report directly to the Agronomy Lead. This role is based in Jinja, Mukono and Mubende and is onsite

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Mukono, Mubende, Jinja - Uganda

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

2 Years - Renewable

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Uganda.

Application Deadline

06 July 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

• Identify current knowledge gaps and research opportunities across the region, and wider programs.
  

• Manage regional trial/pilot plans to test the viability and scalability of new product and service ideas or interventions e.g. new crop viability, new farmer products and services, farmer behavioral change, etc.
  

• Coordinate and oversee the management of all regional field trial execution. Maintain a critical path, identifying problem areas and keeping track of all project milestones with minimal manager support.
  

• Manage all regional innovations, data collection and analysis across ideation, initial R&D, product rollout, field and farmer trials; organizing, collaborating, building buy-in and team understanding, and coordinating closely with various regional and wider program stakeholders on trial delivery and implementation.
  

• Document, present, and disseminate Trial Reports & Findings across the region Drive farmer impact directly across all our regional teams. Work closely with the respective field execution teams to ensure strong farmer training, field implementation, and eventual harvests.
  

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 2+ years of experience in Agronomy, Climate smart sustainable Agriculture, Botany, Applied sciences, Agriculture, development studies or similar.
  

• Ability to synthesize and interpret qualitative and quantitative data into practical strategy recommendations
  

• Demonstrated stake holder management ability, working across teams and functions on technical projects.
  

• Excellent verbal communication and written reports, memos, project plans e.t.c.
  

• Experience with project management, with the ability to collaborate, and accomplish strategy.
  

• Experience with Google suite.
  

• Advanced Excel and MS Office User.
  

• Exceptional judgment, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  

• English required in all locations. Other notable and useful languages are Luganda and Lusoga.