Position title: Manager Agro- Extension and Research
About this job
The HUB-Pajule is a
social enterprise and an initiative of the MWH-Trust, a Dutch impact
investment fund. We create opportunities for both smallholders and
emerging commercial
farmers. Through innovative approaches we “provide everything for agriculture”. We are committed for the long- term and fl exible in our approach and funding. For our activities in Northern Uganda we seek to employ a; Manager Agro- Extension and Research
farmers. Through innovative approaches we “provide everything for agriculture”. We are committed for the long- term and fl exible in our approach and funding. For our activities in Northern Uganda we seek to employ a; Manager Agro- Extension and Research
As manager of our Farmer Resource Centre you will:
• Manage the agro-skills trainings
• Link with researchers and research institutions around soil fertility, crop production and conservation agriculture and translate insights to the daily practice of smallholder farmers.
• Realize on-site demonstrations and experiments.
• Manage a commercial 20 acres demonstration farm, which is part of the FRC.
• Realize and supervise a small laboratory for soil fertility and seed quality.
• Identify and test simple farm technologies for smallholder farmers.
You will lead a small team that will help you realize your goals.
You will be part of the HUB Management team in Pajule and work under the direct supervision of the director of MWH in Uganda.
Duty Station: Pajule Town on the Lira- Kitgum road.
• Manage the agro-skills trainings
• Link with researchers and research institutions around soil fertility, crop production and conservation agriculture and translate insights to the daily practice of smallholder farmers.
• Realize on-site demonstrations and experiments.
• Manage a commercial 20 acres demonstration farm, which is part of the FRC.
• Realize and supervise a small laboratory for soil fertility and seed quality.
• Identify and test simple farm technologies for smallholder farmers.
You will lead a small team that will help you realize your goals.
You will be part of the HUB Management team in Pajule and work under the direct supervision of the director of MWH in Uganda.
Duty Station: Pajule Town on the Lira- Kitgum road.
Minimum Skills and qualifications:
Masters Degree in Crop Production, Soil Science or Plant Breeding and Seed Systems or similar training
Minimum of three years relevant experience.
Masters Degree in Crop Production, Soil Science or Plant Breeding and Seed Systems or similar training
Minimum of three years relevant experience.
How to Apply
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