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CALL FOR VILLAGE BASED AGENT (VBAs)- UGANDA
Kilimo Trust
Posted 1 day agoKampala
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
mid
Category
Other
Job Description
To enhance Food Loss Reduction Solutions in the bean and maize value chains in Eastern Uganda, specifically in the Sebei and Bugisu regions. This initiative will aim to equip farmers, Agricultural Traders and Processors with the skills and knowledge necessary to improve their post-harvest management thereby boosting the quantity and quality of produce, reducing losses, and contributing to an increase in the volume traded
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Requirements
- Holder of a Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness or related fields, with at least three (3) years of practical experience in agricultural extension services.
- Proven experience in conducting farmer training, especially in Food Loss Reduction Solutions
- Knowledge of Food Loss Reduction Solutions for Maize and Beans
- Experience in community mobilization and engagement, particularly with smallholder farmers, Agricultural Traders and Processors
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple, local language.
- Fluent in at least one of the local languages, Lumasaba or Kupsabiny.
- The candidate must be a resident of the target district and should clearly indicate their intended place of operation in the application.
- Strong report writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Mobilize smallholder farmers within their catchment areas into training groups, with deliberate outreach to ensure participation of women and youth.
- Train Farmers (including youth and women), Agricultural Traders and Processors on Post Harvest Handling, improved crop management practices (good agronomic practices, timely harvesting) and impacts of Climate change on PHH loss for beans and maize and storage techniques to minimize food losses. Additionally provide translation services as needed to ensure clear understanding among local participants.
- Profile farmers who participated in the training using Kobo Collect data tool provided.
- Track participants attendance, including gender-disaggregated data, FL-RS adoption data.
- Submit training reports to the field supervisor for consolidation and M&E tracking.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to visit our website and submit their application documents electronically through our KT Odoo System. The application should include: a) A cover letter b) An updated CV c) Two reference letters from previous similar assignments The deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. (COB) on Thursday, 27th August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
