Coffee Extension Officer at Uganda Coffee Development Authority
- Company: Uganda Coffee Development Authority
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Agricultural Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is mandated is to regulate, promote and oversee the quality of coffee along the entire value chain, support research and development, promote production, and improve the marketing of coffee to optimize earnings for coffee stakeholders and the country.
UCDA’s Vision is ‘An Inclusive, Transformative and Sustainable Coffee Industry’ and its mission is “To increase quality coffee production, productivity, value addition, marketing and consumption”. Its core values are; Client focus, Teamwork, Integrity and Professionalism.
In order to achieve its mandate, UCDA is desirous of recruiting a motivated and competent individual to fill the following vacant position:
JOB SUMMARY
To coordinate the assigned districts’ coffee activities for increasing coffee production, and productivity.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
The ideal candidate must have:
• Bachelor of Science (First Class or Upper Second class) in Agriculture, or Agribusiness Management or Agriculture Extension or related field from a recognized university. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a crop extension-related discipline in local government, private sector or NGO. 2. Valid driving and riding permits.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
• Flexibility to work upcountry.
• Good communication skills.
• Team Work Skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly using the link below. https://mis.uganda coffee.go.ug/cportal/, then Sign Up to create an account. Then go under Careers and click on the job post to Apply. In case you have any further questions about the role, contact us on ucda_hr@ugandacoffee. go.ug Please note the deadline for applications is 6th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
