The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) was established through an Act of Parliament (2001) of which three organs, the Secretariat, the Board and Farmers Forum were established.
In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions at the NAADS Secretariat.
4. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES OFFICER (1 POST)
Reports to: Manager Technical Services
a. Job purpose:
To support farm enterprise productivity and profitability through increased farmer access to improved technologies, quality advice and promotion of value chain development.
b. Key functions:
i. Support and promote participatory planning, enterprise selection and technology development for advisory services and technology development and gender categories including the youth and vulnerable groups;
ii. Support procurement of advisory services as well as agriculture advisory service providers' contracts management;
iii. Prepare annual work plans, budgets and performance reports for the Department prepared and forwarded to the Manager Technical Services;
iv. Promote Farmer Institutional Development supported and promoted;
v. Promote liaison with National, Regional and International Organisations with responsibility for agriculture advisory services and technology;
vi. Provide technical guidance on agro processing and value addition; and
vii. Enhance collaborations linkages with other institutions charged with similar responsibilities for agriculture advisory services and technology development.
viii. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors
In order to ensure policy implementation and operationalisation of the strategic plans of the organisation, meet the national strategic objectives embedded in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the context of the Agricultural Sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), and achieve Prosperity For All (PFA), the National Agricultural Advisory Services Board now invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions at the NAADS Secretariat.
4. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES OFFICER (1 POST)
Reports to: Manager Technical Services
a. Job purpose:
To support farm enterprise productivity and profitability through increased farmer access to improved technologies, quality advice and promotion of value chain development.
b. Key functions:
i. Support and promote participatory planning, enterprise selection and technology development for advisory services and technology development and gender categories including the youth and vulnerable groups;
ii. Support procurement of advisory services as well as agriculture advisory service providers' contracts management;
iii. Prepare annual work plans, budgets and performance reports for the Department prepared and forwarded to the Manager Technical Services;
iv. Promote Farmer Institutional Development supported and promoted;
v. Promote liaison with National, Regional and International Organisations with responsibility for agriculture advisory services and technology;
vi. Provide technical guidance on agro processing and value addition; and
vii. Enhance collaborations linkages with other institutions charged with similar responsibilities for agriculture advisory services and technology development.
viii. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors
Job requirement
Person Specifications
(i) Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine,
• Master of Sciences in Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics
(ii) Experience
At least 5 years relevant experience.
(iii) Competence a. Technical
• Management of the organisation environment
• Planning
• Strategic thinking.
b. Behaviour
• High personal integrity and good oral and writing skills
Accountability
Knowledge management, ethics and probity
(i) Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Medicine,
• Master of Sciences in Agriculture Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics
(ii) Experience
At least 5 years relevant experience.
(iii) Competence a. Technical
• Management of the organisation environment
• Planning
• Strategic thinking.
b. Behaviour
• High personal integrity and good oral and writing skills
Accountability
Knowledge management, ethics and probity
How to apply
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, recent Passport size photograph, names & addresses of two referees and the applicant's day time telephone contact should be sent between 8.30 a.m-5.00 p.m to:
The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors,
P. O. Box 25235, Kampala
Plot617/Bloc4
Rubaga Road, Mengo, Office B
Behind Rubaga Division Office and City
Parents
Remuneration: Attractive and Competitive Terms of contract: Performance based 3 years renewable contract
Applications should be submitted not later than 3rd October, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.
The Chairman, NAADS Board of Directors,
P. O. Box 25235, Kampala
Plot617/Bloc4
Rubaga Road, Mengo, Office B
Behind Rubaga Division Office and City
Parents
Remuneration: Attractive and Competitive Terms of contract: Performance based 3 years renewable contract
Applications should be submitted not later than 3rd October, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.
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