Technical Assistant – Agribusiness

at Kilimo Trust
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted October 18, 2025
Category Agriculture
Management
NGO
Job Type Contract
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job:

To ensure the effective and timely implementation of REEF project field activities through hands-on operational, logistical, and monitoring support. Serve as the primary link between the project and farmer groups, driving the successful delivery of farmer trainings, FL-RS demonstrations, and data collection.

Responsibilities:

    • Assist with logistical planning and on-the-ground implementation of field activities, including farmer training, FL-RS demonstrations, and community awareness campaigns.
    • Manage local coordination for field events, including confirming training venues, engaging local leaders, mobilizing farmer beneficiaries, and organizing partner logistics.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
    • Assist the technical partners in setting up, conducting, and maintaining practical field demonstrations of Food Loss Reduction Solutions (FL-RS)
    • Provide logistical support to VBAs, collect their reports, and assist with field monitoring of their performance
    • Collect routine field data, profile beneficiaries, conduct follow-up surveys, and verify FL-RS adoption to ensure accurate reporting
    • Document, organize, and archive all field-level materials, including training attendance sheets, beneficiary lists, partner communication logs, and activity photos/videos.
    • Compile field activity reports summarizing key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to support in preparing timely project reports.
    • Coordinate and participate in stakeholder and partners’ meetings.

Skills Required:

  • Excellent planning, time management, and organizational abilities
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal skills
  • Basic proficiency with mobile tools for data collection and computer skills

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in General Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of practical experience in agricultural or rural development projects
  • Postgraduate qualification or specialized training in Project Management, Value Chain Development, or Post-Harvest Technology is an added advantage.

 

Applying Instructions

If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:

  • An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above).
  • The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.
  • Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O-level, A-level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
  • The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs.
  • Your daytime contact telephone number; and
  • A statement and proof of the current remuneration package

Apply through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system, addressed to the Human Resource Manager.

Full Recruitment

Deadline for submission: Friday, 31st October 2025

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

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