Program Assistant -Apiary at National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
- Company: National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries mandated to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda. The agency wishes to recruit the following;
Job Title: Program Assistant -Apiary
No. of Vacancy: 01
Starting date: Immediately
Duration of commitment: 1 Year Renewable Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive
Location: Various AnGRCs/Centre Farms (Aswa Ranch)
Overall Job Purpose:
Participate in contributing to the overall performance of the apiary unit
Age Limit 25-45 Years
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in promoting bee keeping and improved /modern hives;
• Participate in developing training sessions and materials on bee keeping, hive management, quality product harvesting and refining;
• Participate in setting up, planning, supervising and monitoring implementation of apiary programs;
• Participate in bee breeding and conservation programs.
• Participate in setting up of local bee keeping associations; vi. To assist in planning and budgeting for the apiary program; vii. To participate in overseeing the works of implementing partners, suppliers and apiary workers;
• Participate in training of bee keeping farmers /associations in commercial bee
• keeping to support the state of art laboratory and processing plant with raw materials;
• Ensure that program reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner following stipulated procedures and reporting formats;
• Participate in developing bee breeding program, plan and strategy for improved production and productivity.
• Assist in maintaining a bee healthy program for improved production. xii. Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisors
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• A diploma in Apiculture or Apiary production and management from a recognized institution
• A bachelors degree in the same field is an added advantage
• Should have good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Working experience in apiculture of at least two (02) years from a reputable organization.
Method of Application
Closing date: 10th December, 2021 Address: All applications, CVs and academic documents should be scanned as one pdf file and sent STRICTLY by email to; [email protected]. The email application subject should state the job applied for and addressed to:The Executive Director
Attn: Human Resource/Administration,
National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe
NOTE: Only Applicants who meet the criteria specified above should apply. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
