Uganda Coffee Development Authority Regional Coffee Extension Officer Jobs

Uganda Coffee Development Authority Regional Coffee Extension Officer Jobs


Job Summary & Key Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary

  • To coordinate all districts’ coffee activities for increasing production and productivity.

    Key Results Areas

  • Implement and supervise coffee nursery development programs, distribution of seed and seedlings; and oversee compliance with distribution procedures, and established standard operating guidelines.

  • Implement coffee extension programs, in line with the departmental guidelines.

  • Promote new technologies which have been developed by coffee research and disseminate the same to farmers.

  • Maintain surveillance on coffee diseases & pests and implement pest and disease control activities,

  • Liaise with and ensure effective collaboration with local authorities and other bodies with an interest in matters of coffee development in the respective districts.

  • Participate in development of work plans and budgets for the Region.

  • Provide technical support in the collection of coffee production and marketing data, and administering of questionnaires on coffee matters in the respective area of operation.

  • Monitor the quality of Coffee at the farm and enforcement coffee regulations by periodically checking on farmers.

  • Compile monthly reports on coffee activities in the sub
    region.

  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

    Qualification, Experience, Skills & Competencies

    Qualifications and Experience

    The ideal candidate must have

  • Bachelor of Science (First Class or Upper Second class) in Agriculture, or Agribusiness Management or Agriculture Extension or related field from a recognized university.

  • At least 3 years’ working experience in Extension-related discipline in local government, private sector or NGO.

  • Valid driving and riding permits.

    Competencies and Skills

    Must Possess

  • Flexibility to work upcountry.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Team Work Skills.

  • Interpersonal skills.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Coffee Development Authority Regional Coffee Extension Officer Jobs

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