FARM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT OFFICER National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS)

About this Job:	MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. ANIMAL INDUSTRY & FISHERIES NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES (NAADS) SECRETARIAT 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 positions at the NAADS Secretariat. 10. FARM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT OFFICER (1) Reporting to: Technical Services Manager through the Agricultural Advisory Services Officer Job Purpose: The overall objective of the assignment of the officer is to specifically undertake and support activities involving structures and technologies in farm development with respect to poultry housing construction support, Supporting NAADS Secretariat set up guidelines for small-scale water for production technologies (Treadle pump technologies), Supporting Water harvesting technologies and Support Nursery site development including green houses. Functions. i. Support and develop water for production practices and technologies to be implemented under the NAADS programme. ii. Participate in workshops related to farm structures support including crib construction to Water for production management practices iii. Participate, facilitate and support training of service providers in irrigation management practices iv. Support service providers and Community based facilitators to train and demonstrate to farmer’s soil fertility management practices. v. From time to time motivate and encourage leaders and farmers to produce their crops in the off-season periods. vi. Proposed ways of making farmers aware of the importance of irrigation and mechanized agriculture vii. From time to time assist managers at NAADS Secretariat in preparing technical papers and briefs or any other subject, as the case will arise with respect to irrigation.
Requirement:	Qualification and Experience: • Degree in Agricultural Engineering, any relevant qualification in value chain. • Demonstrated experience/ ability in analytical skills. • At least three years working experience. • Experience managing the farm development and irrigation schemes and farm development would be an advantage; • Experience in managing and developing client relationships.
Salary:	- USD/month
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, Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers, Block B, Nakasero P.O. Box 25235, Kampala- Uganda ‘ Applications should be submitted not later than 9th December, 2011 at 2.00 p.m. Applicants who meet the specifications will be contacted within seven days. Any form of canvassing will disqualify.