The Ugandan Jobline

• Work
  closely with (Dutch) seed companies and their Ugandan distributers to
  ensure that the identification and selection of location and host farmers
  for the training sites/variety demonstrations conform to ISSD
  specifications.
• Guide
  the set-up of the variety demonstrations/training sites to ensure
  conformance to the ISSD specifications.
• The
  jobholder will identify production constraints or bottlenecks and develop
  means to address them
• Responsible
  for quality assurance in regard to variety demonstrations and
  training delivered to the farmers
• Monitor
  and assess agronomic practices at the variety demonstration and training
  sites and advise on timely corrective actions to implementing partners
  where necessary
• Follow-up
  with implementing partners for timely submission of reports on the
  demonstration sites and training activities.
• Assist
  seed companies/ local distributors to organize field days and assist in
  mobilisation of farmers to attend the field days
• Conduct
  training programs for both the sector professionals and vegetable
  producers.
• Prepare
  and submit reports as required.
• Participate
  in preparing Radio messages that are key in promoting use of advanced

• The ideal candidate must hold Diploma in
  Agriculture from a reputable institution. Possession of a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Agriculture related fields is an added advantage
• At least three years’ experience working
  in Ugandan Vegetable private sector
• Hands-on experience in agronomic practices
  related to the use of advanced vegetable varieties.
• Skills and experience in setting up
  demonstration plots
• Previous experience in training of
  trainers (TOT) and development of training programs
• Practical attitude, hands-on and
  self-motivator
• Willingness to travel extensively within
  Uganda
• Ability to work independently and take
  initiative
• Proven ability to work as a team with
  strong interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in delivery of
  extension services
• Strong computer skill, proficiency in word
  processing MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet use;
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills
  directly related to the work in the vegetable production sector, including
  excellent writing skills.
• Fluent in English with good reporting
  skills

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