Catholic Relief Services Project Officer - Entomologist Jobs in Uganda
Catholic Relief Services Project Officer - Entomologist Jobs in Uganda;As a Project Officer – Entomologist within the UCSATP project team, you will lead the implementation, monitoring, and reporting on all beneficial insect‑related activities. You will support smallholder production systems—particularly Black Soldier Fly (BSF) and apiculture value chains—through training, demonstration, and provision of starter kits, equipment, and inputs.
You will strengthen farmer capacity in climate‑smart insect production and management practices, including site selection, colony management, hygienic handling, and production optimization, while promoting sustainable integration with crop and livestock systems. You will also support farmer group development, promote market linkages for insect‑based products, and contribute to improved household nutrition and incomes.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement beneficial insect‑related project activities (BSF and apiculture value chains).
Work closely with partner staff and community facilitators to ensure alignment with technical guidelines.
Monitor and report on insect production challenges (colony/pest management, input constraints, environmental conditions).
Support accountability through project evaluation activities and assist partners in collecting and analyzing insect production/adoption data.
Collect information on staff and partner capacity needs in insect management (BSF rearing, beekeeping, site selection, colony management).
Monitor capacity building and technical support activities.
Complete project documentation and assist with case studies and reports on promising practices.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology.
At least 5 years’ experience in BSF/beekeeping for insect value chains in refugee settlement contexts.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in MS Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong observation, active listening, and analysis skills.
Good relationship management skills with partners and community members.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
Proactive, results‑oriented, and service‑oriented.
Required Languages
English required. Knowledge of local languages in the area of operation desirable.
Travel Requirement
Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.
Agency REDI Competencies
Personal accountability.
Acts with integrity.
Builds and maintains trust.
Collaborates with others.
Open to learning.
Agency Leadership Competencies
Lead change.
Develop and recognize others.
Strategic mindset.
Key Working Relationships
Supervisory: To be determined.
Internal: Head of Programming, Program Managers, UCSATP Project Officers, MEAL Manager, Partnership Capacity Strengthening Program Manager, Operations colleagues.
External: Donors, government representatives, church representatives, private sector actors, local partners, peer agencies.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Relief Services Project Officer - Entomologist Jobs in Uganda
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