Our Approach

We function as a solution ecosystem using an integrated model of social and economic development, social enterprise, and humanitarian response, in partnership with communities. We collaborate with governments, policy makers, multilaterals and civil society for sustainable impact at scale. Our interventions are conducted across all regions of Uganda.

BRAC Social Enterprise Uganda limited (BSE)

BRAC Social Enterprises (BSE) Uganda Limited was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit venture to produce and distribute quality seeds, planting and stock material to vulnerable communities. BSE operates under BRAC International Enterprises B.V., a fully-owned subsidiary of Stichting BRAC International. BRAC International Enterprises B.V. (BIEBV) is a socially responsible for-profit organization dedicated to scaling impactful and sustainable social enterprises that contribute to the organization’s social mission while generating profits that further support scale and impact. In 2014, BSE transitioned to a fully-fledged commercial enterprise and expanded its services to field crop seeds research and certified seed processing, packaging, sales, marketing and distribution. In support of its social objective to improve employment opportunities, promote good agronomic behaviors and increase income among vulnerable communities, BSE works with smallholder farmers as contract growers (about 45% are women and youth) to produce and multiply quality seeds.

Job Title: Operations Manager

Position: 01

Location: Nakaseke, Uganda

Role Summary

As Operations Manager of the Seed Farm at Nakasake, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operational aspects of our farm and lab facilities. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in agriculture and farm management, with a focus on ensuring high-quality seed production and maintaining operational efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Production Management: Oversee all phases of crop production, including planting, cultivation, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting, ensuring high-quality seed production.
• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate and manage resources, including labor, equipment, and supplies, to optimize production while controlling costs.
• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality control measures to ensure that all seeds meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of farm workers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure they perform their tasks effectively.
• Crop Rotation: Plan and implement crop rotation strategies to maintain soil health and prevent disease buildup.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure that all farming operations comply with relevant environmental regulations, health and safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of seed inventory and manage seed storage, packaging, and distribution processes.

Safeguarding:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the enterprise’s goals on safeguarding implementation.
• Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the enterprise by implementing BRAC International’s Safeguarding Policy, in collaboration with BRAC International’s Gender and Safeguarding team.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

Job specifications

• A qualifying candidate for this position should have Bachelor's degree of Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field Minimum of 5 years of experience in seed farming, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of seed production techniques, crop management, and pest control. Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, perform physically demanding tasks, and work irregular hours as necessary.
• A strong foundational understanding of agricultural sciences, including crop biology, soil science, and pest management.
• In-depth knowledge of seed production processes, from planting and cultivation to harvesting, drying, and processing, as well as crop management techniques (irrigation, fertilization, and crop rotation).
• Familiarity with relevant agricultural and environmental regulations, health and safety standards, industry best practices, as well as the seed quality standards in Uganda.
• Efficiently allocate and manage resources, including labour, equipment, and supplies, for both the farm and lab operations.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management for both the farm and lab departments.
• Effective management of day-to-day operations in the seed farm.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead, manage and motivate diverse teams to achieve departmental goals.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members, senior management, and external stakeholders.

Persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their application, CV and academic documents as one document addressed to the Head Human Resource of BRAC Uganda on bimcf.uganda@brac.net

Deadline: 3rd January 2025.

The subject must be the name of the position applied for strictly when submitting. Only complete applications will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: BRAC Uganda doesn’t charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process from the applicants. Should you have any doubts about the authenticity of any communication purportedly on behalf of BRAC Uganda please send us an email before taking any further action in relation to the issue at hand.

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

BRAC is an equal opportunity employer.