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6 Agri-Tech Innovation Fellows job at StartHub | Apply Now
East Africa
Full Time
Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Agri-Tech Innovation Fellows job at StartHub
About the Organisation
StartHub Africa is a dynamic innovation hub committed to empowering entrepreneurs and startups across the African continent by providing access to resources, networks, and mentorship. With a reputation for fostering creativity and growth in the startup ecosystem, StartHub Africa has been recognized for its pivotal role in advancing entrepreneurship and supporting scalable business models. The company promotes a work culture that values collaboration, adaptability, and entrepreneurial spirit, offering employees the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and inclusive environment with ample room for personal and professional growth.
StartHub Africa has a rich history of helping businesses evolve, starting as a small initiative and growing into a key player in the region’s startup ecosystem, thanks to its innovative programs and strategic partnerships. The company’s business model focuses on providing tailored services, such as incubation, funding, and capacity-building, to startups in diverse industries, empowering them to scale locally and internationally.
With its reach spanning multiple African countries, StartHub Africa has expanded its influence and continues to create meaningful connections that drive economic development. The company operates under core values of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, and its corporate social responsibility efforts include initiatives aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship education and empowering youth. For more information, visit www.starthubafrica.com.
Job Title
6 Agri-Tech Innovation Fellows job at StartHub Africa
StartHub Africa
Job Description
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project that aims at creating sustainable entrepreneurial ventures that can mitigate the effects of climate change on food security.
The fellowship will last for one year. It is a joint venture between StartHub Africa (Uganda) and Ennovate Ventures (Tanzania) also aims at increasing youth participation in income generating opportunities within the agricultural value chain through entrepreneurship support programs targeting 500+ enthusiastic young people at different intervention levels thereby creating opportunities up and downstream the value chain, not limited to employment.
Open to Tanzanian and Ugandan Citizens
Ugandans (3)
Tanzanians (3)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
As an Agri-tech innovation fellow, you will work in a team of 3 to
Coordinate and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and skills related to opportunities along the agricultural value chain, including market research, financial modelling, and product development through trainings and workshops
Conduct research through field visits, interviews, and other relevant research methods to identify challenges faced by stakeholders within the agricultural value chain, contributing to food insecurity.
Plan and execute ideathons, hackathons, bootcamps, and demo days in selected universities to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.
Promote, select and conduct these trainings to passionate students ensuring diverse and talented teams.
Organize research findings into meaningful insights and prioritize them into problem statements that can be used during ideathons and hackathons for selected students.
Identify and highlight opportunities within the agricultural sector that can contribute to food security.
Provide ongoing support, mentorship, and coaching to selected teams of founders to help them make meaningful progress with their ideas and businesses.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with assigned universities to ensure effective collaboration and coordinate activities with the institutions
Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities as discussed and agreed upon with your direct supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications and Competencies
You do not need to tick all the boxes to apply
A bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related fields or a bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related fields. (either is required)
Should have graduated more than a year ago
Project Management experience and a track record of successfully implementing similar initiatives
Experience in a tech start-up or building tech solutions preferred
Experience and demonstrated ability to design and conduct trainings.
Passion for research and experience or demonstrated ability to conduct the same
Passionate about the agricultural space, and passionate about solving problems within this space
Should be available to travel to Uganda or Tanzania (January 2025 and reside there until December 2025). All travel expenses and preparation will be facilitated.
You must be a citizen of Uganda or Tanzania
How to Apply
In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact Sheilla Ainembabazi at s.ainembabazi@starthubafrica.org (Uganda) or Joseph Mwanyika at joseph@ennovateventures.co (Tanzania). Ensure to copy either Sheilla or Joseph in any communication you share.
Thank you again for your interest in this opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing your next steps. Bon chance!
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