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Category

Agriculture

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Namutumba, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/15/2026
12 days left

Employer / Company

Namutumba Golden Harvest Farmers and Traders SACCO logo
Namutumba Golden Harvest Farmers and Traders SACCO
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Description (Public)

Namutumba Golden Harvest Farmers and Traders SACCO is hiring an Agricultural Extension Officer to advise farmers on crop health and inputs, support produce collection and keep digital farmer records in Namutumba. The position is based in Namutumba.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Visit farms regularly to assess crop health, growth and farming practices.
  • Register farmers digitally and maintain updated farmer and farm records.
  • Advise farmers on yields, pest and disease management, soil health and improved crop practices.
  • Support farmers to adopt suitable sustainable and organic practices.
  • Help compile farmer input and loan requests and track repayment arrangements.
  • Support harvesting, processing, transport, storage and timely produce payments.
  • Organise training and demonstrations on sustainable farming and safe use of inputs.
  • Coordinate farmer group leaders and mobilise field activities.
  • Plan produce collection days and maintain accurate stock records.
  • Collect and manage field data and submit regular reports to the SACCO Chairperson.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Certificate or diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension or a related course.
  • Practical extension experience and knowledge of groundnut and maize value chains are desirable.
  • Experience in business development or logistics is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Smartphone and digital data collection skills.
  • Fluent in Lusoga and Luganda with strong communication skills.
  • Confident riding a motorcycle and willing to travel extensively.
  • Able to work independently and in a team.

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