Duty Station:  Eastern, Masindi, Nwoya, Karamoja & West Nile Regions, Uganda

Reports to: Production Officer / Production Manager / Business Unit Manager

About the Company:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Reporting To Extension Manager/ Zonal Officer, The Successful Candidate Will;

Visit farmers and sensitize them on good farming practices.

Collaborate with Community Volunteers on supply of seeds, sensitization of farmers, harvesting produce.

Coordinate with Procurement Assistants on sale of seeds to farmers and purchase of produce from farmers.

Maintain good working relationship with local leaders.

Liaise with development partners supporting agricultural programs in the area.

Organize corporate social responsibility activities in the districts of operation.

Prepare daily activity reports.

Coordinate purchase of high-quality seeds.

Locate and mobilize farmers.

Coordinate ground trainings for farmers.

Coordinate distribution of high-quality seeds to the farmers.

Any other additional duties assigned by the Extension Services Manager/ Zonal Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Diploma in Agricultural related field from a recognized institute.

2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Skills & Professional Attributes Required

Agricultural background.

Cross-cultural skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Entrepreneurial and analytical skills

Additional Requirement

The successful candidate should be able to speak the languages commonly spoken in the regions of Eastern, Masindi, Nwoya, Karamoja & West Nile where they will be placed.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.  All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.