JOB DETAILS:

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit the following;
Job Title: Senior Farm Manager
No. of vacancy: 06
Starting date: immediately
Duration of commitment: 3 Years Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive
Location: Various Centre Farms
Reporting to: Technical Manager Production
Age Limit: 30- 45 Years

Overall Job Purpose

To manage optimal performance and productivity of the Centre Farm.

Specific Responsibilities

Plans and budgets for the operations of the Centre and ensures their effective implementation, Manages and accounts for the human, fiscal and physical assets of the Centre Farm, Supervises monitors and evaluates the performance of the Centre Farm in respect to set targets including production and breeding programs, Prepares and submits periodic reports on the performance of the farm including Supervises, mentors and appraises technical staff and oversees the administration of all other staff, Initiates innovations to enhance the productive capability of the Centre Farm, Organises and coordinates outreach activities to the farmers to enhance their productivity and get feedback on challenges they encounter, Enforces acceptable standards of production, breeding, health and safety on the Centre Farm, Liaises with the technical Units to procure, schedule preventive maintenance or repair farm machinery, Maintains an inventory of the Centre Farm’s Asset including stock and Undertakes any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Basic Requirements

• A minimum of degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/ institution is a pre-requisite.
• Master’s Degree in Veterinary science or Agricultural science from a recognized University/ institution is an added advantage
• Should be registered by the Uganda Veterinary Board
• Working experience of at least Three years with a practical exposure to farm operations is a prerequisite.

All CVs, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should either be hand delivered or sent via the following email: [email protected]  and should be addressed to: The Executive Director Attn: Human Resource/Administration, National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank, P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe Address Website: www.nagrc.go.ug NOTE: This advert cancels the previous advert placed in the New Vision of Monday 6th April, 2020. Therefore, jobs which don't appear in this advert but had previously been advertised should be considered withdrawn with regard to this recruitment. Accordingly, applicants who responded in the previous advert are encouraged to re-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.

Closing date: 8th July, 2020