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4 Resident Associates jobs at Kilimo Trust | Apply Now
Uganda
Over the past 17 years, Kilimo Trust has built a solid reputation as a reliable partner for sustainable market-led agricultural development in the East African region. With headquarters in Uganda, and affiliated subsidiaries in Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Kilimo Trust maintains a lean operations team, choosing to work through partnerships with local and regional actors for efficiency.
In each of the East African countries, the agriculture sector employs over 70 percent of the population. However, the contribution of this sector to GDP is no more than 30 percent across all those economies. Kilimo Trust is committed to addressing this and other sector challenges by structuring national and regional trade in agricultural products in support of its mission to make agribusiness a transformative tool for wealth creation, food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and value chain actors.
Kilimo Trust relies on the support of its funding partners and implementing partners (public and private), as well as the guidance of its Board of Trustees and the Management to realize the grand vision of a sustained and equitable wealth creation, food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and other value chain actors. Our core values: Value for money, Partnerships, Teamwork, Empathy and Integrity are the bedrock of our operations.
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Full Time
Deadline:
25 Jul 2025
Job Title
4 Resident Associates jobs at Kilimo Trust
Kilimo Trust
Job Description
Resident Associates – 4 Positions
Organization: Kilimo Trust
Location: Uganda
Duration: 6 Months
Reports To: Program Assistant
Project: Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access (WYEEFIMA)
About the Project
Kilimo Trust, in partnership with the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and TradeMark Africa, and supported by the Mastercard Foundation, is co-implementing the WYEEFIMA programme. This initiative is designed to economically empower women and youth (ages 18–35) by improving their participation in cross-border fisheries trade.
To support field implementation across Uganda, Kilimo Trust is recruiting Resident Associates (RAs) who will provide critical, on-the-ground support to ensure the effective execution of programme activities.
Role Overview
The Resident Associate (RA) will serve as a key field-level representative of Kilimo Trust, ensuring smooth programme delivery within assigned regions. This role includes supervising Village-Based Advisors (VBAs), coordinating grassroots activities, facilitating training sessions, and supporting data collection and reporting efforts.
You will act as a bridge between programme management and communities—delivering last-mile support to women and youth, and helping to create meaningful livelihood opportunities through inclusive market access.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Your application must include:
A cover letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate for the position.
A CV highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
Professional references – including email contacts of previous employers or clients familiar with your related work.
Application Deadline: Friday, 25th July 2025
Submission: All applications should be submitted electronically and addressed to: The Human Resource Manager, Kilimo Trust
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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How to Apply
Assist in planning and implementing field-level programme activities.
Supervise VBAs and deliver technical guidance to ensure high-quality implementation.
Organize and facilitate trainings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Support the mobilization, onboarding, and mentoring of women- and youth-led enterprises.
Conduct refresher trainings for VBAs and other community actors.
Collect and submit accurate field data, narrative reports, success stories, and stakeholder feedback.
Monitor project progress and document key activities and results.
Ensure all activities align with Kilimo Trust’s operational standards and safeguarding protocols.
Represent Kilimo Trust in local forums and engagements, as delegated by the Program Assistant.
Provide support to MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) activities.
Expected Deliverables
Monthly Reports: Submit clear and accurate activity reports to the Program Assistant.
Training Sessions: Facilitate trainings for VBAs and programme participants.
Technical Support: Offer ongoing guidance and mentorship to VBAs.
Impact Documentation: Submit compelling case studies and success stories from the field.
Fieldwork Assistance: Support data collection and other MEAL-related activities.
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Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Rural Development, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in community development or implementing field-based projects.
Experience supervising field agents, community facilitators, or similar roles.
Strong familiarity with local communities and development dynamics—residency in the target area is highly desirable.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of local languages in the deployment area is a significant advantage.
Duty Stations
Resident Associates will be based in one of the following regions, depending on programme needs and deployment priorities:
Southwestern Uganda: Kasese, Bundibugyo
West Nile / Northern Uganda: Arua, Nebbi, Pakwach, Buliisa, Amuru
Central Uganda: Kyotera, Rakai, Wakiso, Kampala
Eastern Uganda: Busia, Namayingo, Malaba, Jinja, Buikwe
Applicants must clearly indicate their preferred region in the subject line of their application.
Safeguarding Commitment
All Kilimo Trust team members are expected to uphold the safeguarding standards of Kilimo Trust and the Mastercard Foundation. This includes acting with integrity, accountability, and respect, and protecting the privacy and dignity of programme beneficiaries during all interactions and data collection efforts.
