Production and Marketing Officer at Teso Co-operative Union (TCU)
- Company: Teso Co-operative Union (TCU)
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Manufacturing Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Teso Co-operative Union (TCU) was registered in 1954 under the Co-operative Societies Ordinance 1946. The Major aim of the Union is to promote the social and economic interests of its members in accordance with the co-operative principles. The Union currently has 202 registered Primary Co-operative Societies as her members spread throughout Teso in the 10 Districts of, Bukedea, Katakwi, Amuria, Kaberamaido, Soroti, Serere, Ngora, Kumi, Kapelebyong and Kalaki.
We are seeking to recruit dynamic, energetic, responsible, motivated and highly experienced
Qualifications;
• The ideal applicant must possess a degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Agribusiness or Rural Innovations from a recognized university.
Experience:
• At least 2 years’ experience in Agricultural production and marketing sector.
Essential Skills:
• Strong marketing skills with a track record of successfully promoting agricultural products. Knowledge in marketing cotton.
• A commitment to and understanding of market development solutions for rural poverty alleviation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare quality reports. Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent work planning and communication skills. Training, facilitation and presentation skills. Be passionate about improving the livelihoods of cotton farmers, and be extremely results-oriented towards that goal.
• Be committed to a high standard of professional performance and integrity.
• Be able to take initiative, and work independently, taking a high degree of personal responsibility for the team’s results.
• Have a private sector outlook on development, and be comfortable developing private sector partnerships which are useful to drive results. Be a strategic thinker with sound judgement and private and public sector experience. Excellent knowledge of English, Ateso or Kumam. Must have a valid riding permit.
• Experience in cooperative management is added advantage and important.
Method of Application
Applications should be hand delivered to Teso Co- operative Union (TCU), Head office, located at Arapai Ginnery, 4KM, along Soroti-Lira Road, and should be addressed to:The Chairperson Board,
Toso Co-operative Union (TCU),
P.O BOX 231
SOROTI.
Application deadline: 2 August 2024 at 5:00pm
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