Field Supervisors (06 Positions)
Application Deadline: 13/09/2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Locations:
- KT Uganda – Busoga Region (02 Positions)
- KT Uganda – Bugisu Region (02 Positions)
- KT Uganda – Sebei Region (02 Positions)
Unit: Enhancing post-harvest handling practices in the bean, maize, and rice value chains in Eastern Uganda (Busoga, Bugisu & Sebei regions).
Reports To: Program Assistant
Job Summary:
Kilimo Trust Uganda is seeking six Field Supervisors to enhance post-harvest handling practices in the bean, maize, and rice value chains in Eastern Uganda. The Field Supervisors will oversee the training of trainers (ToTs), provide advanced training on key agricultural practices, and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the Busoga, Bugisu, and Sebei regions. This role is crucial in equipping farmers with the necessary skills to improve post-harvest management, increase the quality and quantity of produce, and reduce post-harvest losses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight of ToTs:
- Provide guidance and supervision to the ToTs in designated regions.
- Review and approve training materials and methods used by the ToTs.
- Advanced Training Delivery:
- Conduct advanced training sessions on topics such as the EAC Grain Standard, Aflatoxin management, and warehousing practices.
- Lead training on the use of alternative energy sources for post-harvest management, such as solar dryers.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor the overall training process, including the performance of ToTs and the progress of trainees.
- Prepare and submit reports on training outcomes and regional progress.
- Liaison with External Partners:
- Act as a point of contact between Kilimo Trust and external stakeholders, including government officials and consultants during training and sensitization campaigns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, or a related field (Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage).
- Practical experience or formal training in post-harvest management, quality standards (e.g., EAC Grain Standard), or food safety is highly desirable.
- At least 2-5 years of experience in training farmers, with a focus on agronomy, post-harvest management, quality control, and value chain development within the respective region.
- Proven experience in managing or supervising training programs and providing oversight to field staff or trainers.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Proficiency in speaking and communicating in any of the local languages of the respective region is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Applicants must clearly state the region (Busoga, Bugisu, or Sebei) they are applying for in the header of their application. Applications that do not specify the region will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
About Kilimo Trust Uganda:
Kilimo Trust started its operations in East Africa in 2005 as a research entity and grant-giving organization to support research connecting science with farmers. Initially funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation (GCF), Kilimo Trust has a strong focus on strengthening agricultural value chains and improving livelihoods in the region.
