Background information about the job or company:

To improve breed traits, increase productivity, preserve genetic diversity and develop new breeding lines

Responsibilities or duties:

• Conducting animal breeding research in cattle, goats, poultry, pigs and rabbits aimed at enhancing desirable traits in animals.
• Designing and maintaining appropriate animal breeding programmes for the various livestock in line with the Animal Breeding Act 2001.
• Developing appropriate livestock breeds to meet market demand for breeding
• Collecting, characterizing conserving and appropriately utilizing our indigenous animal genetic resources.(conservation)
• Identifying priority researchable areas in animal breeding and resources for the execution of the research activities
• Formulate and design practical animal breeding programmes in partnership with farmer breeders’ associations.

Qualifications or requirements:

• Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (animal science option) or Veterinary Medicine plus a Master’s Degree in Animal Breeding and genetics.
• Should have three years demonstrated relevant working experience in a reputable organization in animal breeding research environment.
• Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
• Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.

Only applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue,
P.O.Box 295
Entebbe – Uganda

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