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23 Extension Officers job at Omia Agribusiness Development Group | Apply Now
Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 23 Extension Officers job at Omia Agribusiness Development Group
About the Organisation
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd is a forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering agricultural growth and sustainability through the provision of innovative and high-quality agribusiness solutions. With a strong reputation for excellence in the industry, Omia is widely recognized for its commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices and providing value to its stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, and communities. The company fosters a work culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional development, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement and skills enhancement.
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd offers diverse job opportunities, including roles in operations, research and development, and administration, with flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Founded with the goal of transforming agriculture in East Africa, Omia has evolved into a leader in the agribusiness sector, offering cutting-edge solutions to improve crop productivity, food security, and agricultural value chains. The company's business model focuses on innovation, using advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize agricultural productivity.
With a strong presence in several countries across East Africa, Omia has a significant impact on the agricultural landscape, serving a wide range of clients in the public and private sectors. Core values of sustainability, integrity, and customer-centricity are central to Omia’s operations, ensuring that all business activities align with long-term environmental and social goals. Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Omia contributes to various initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers, promoting environmental stewardship, and advancing educational opportunities. For more information, visit www.omia.co.ke.
Project Summary:
Omia Agribusiness Development Group (OADG) in collaboration with six partners (African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) and Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) as the consortium lead received funding from Mastercard Foundation to implement the Sustainable Inclusive Employment Pathways for Young Women (SIYEP) project.
The SIYEP project is a five-year initiative from 2025 to 2030 funded by Mastercard Foundation, led by AFARD, and implemented by Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd. The project aims to empower 70,000 young women between 18-35 years in the West Nile districts of Yumbe, Adjumani, Arua, and Koboko, through targeted skilling in agriculture, entrepreneurship and access to market.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
23 Extension Officers job at Omia Agribusiness Development Group
Omia Agribusiness Development Group
Job Description
The Agricultural extension officers shall deliver extension service and training to the farmer groups under the SIYEP project. Each Extension Officer will be responsible for supporting and training up to 16 youth groups annually on sustainable agricultural practices, improving productivity, and enhancing livelihoods.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive training sessions for youth groups on sustainable agriculture, soil health, crop management, pest control, and post-harvest practices.
Support groups to set up demonstrations gardens for hands-on training to ensure practical understanding and adoption of improved farming practices.
Educate groups on modern farming techniques, including climate-smart agriculture and the use of technology in farming.
Serve as a point of contact and support for assigned youth groups, offering ongoing technical assistance and advice on agricultural practices.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, assess challenges, and provide tailored guidance for individual groups.
Collect and record data on group performance, agricultural practices adopted, and crop yields to measure progress and use data collected to assess the impact of training on the group productivity for improvements.
Prepare and submit regular reports on group training sessions, field visits, challenges faced, and successes achieved
Foster positive relationships with local communities, building trust and cooperation for successful project implementation as well as facilitating discussions on gender equality and inclusivity in agriculture.
Support cross-functional initiatives, such as market access programs, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training for better outcome.
And any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Job relationship:
The Extension officer shall be directly supervised and reports to the Project manager and will work closely with other management staff to align project goals with overall business objectives.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural extension services, fieldwork, or rural development.
Strong knowledge of agricultural best practices, crop production, and climate-smart agriculture.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and training skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse youth groups.
Ability to work independently and travel extensively to rural areas.
Proficiency in data collection, record-keeping, and basic reporting.
Ability to ride motorcycle with a Valid ridding permit.
How to Apply
Application instructions:
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and relevant academic documents in one PDF File to jobs@omia.co.ug .Only applications submitted via email will be considered; physical applications will not be accepted. The application deadline is 14th June 2025
Equal employment opportunity and inclusion:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Youth and Ladies are encouraged to apply.
