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Job Title:
Extension Workers
Employer:
Newman Foods Ltd
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Agriculture jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 28 March 2024
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Makindye, Kampala, Uganda
Newman Foods Ltd is a leading Ugandan company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality food products aimed at improving nutrition and food security across the region. The company’s mission is to provide healthy, accessible, and affordable food solutions to a diverse market, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Known for its reliable products, Newman Foods Ltd has garnered a reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, earning recognition within both the local and regional food industry.
The company’s work culture fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills and contributions. It offers various job opportunities, with flexible work arrangements to ensure a balanced and productive work-life experience. Established with a focus on meeting growing demands in the food sector, Newman Foods Ltd has expanded its reach and continues to evolve through innovative processes that enhance its business model.
With a strong presence in Uganda, the company is recognized for its size, operational scale, and its impact in the community. Core values such as integrity, customer focus, sustainability, and innovation guide its operations and corporate decisions. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Newman Foods Ltd invests in local community projects, supporting health, education, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit their website at www.newmanfoods.com.
Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Extension Workers job at Newman Foods Ltd
Full-time
Deadline:
28 Mar 2024
Extension Workers job at Newman Foods Ltd
Newman Foods Ltd
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUNG EXTENSION WORKERS IN THE IRISH POTATO VALUE CHAIN IN SOUTH WESTERN AND WESTERN UGANDA
Newman Foods Ltd is a legally registered company incorporated in Laws of Uganda as a company limited by shares in 2013. The company deals in horticulture for both local and export markets. The current business activities include adding value to agricultural products and exporting fresh fruits and vegetables.
In partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)- Enhancing Lead Firm Structure for Youth Employment in Uganda Project Newman Foods Limited is implementing a two (2) year project to scale into technological innovations and create 4,100 work opportunities for the youth aged 18-35 years across the horticulture lower, middle, and high stream value chains.
quarterly and annual progress reports including the updated database for the beneficiaries.
Perform any other duties as may be directed from time to time
The project is being implemented in areas of Kisoro, Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts.
Newman therefore seeks to recruit Extension Workers for the Irish potato value chain in the districts of Kisoro, Kabarole and Bunyangabu to enhance production through provision of extension services and training of farmers to ensure volumes, compliance to Newman Foods Limited and regulatory requirements among other obligations.
Job Purpose:
Enhancement of production through provision of extension services and training of farmers to ensure volumes, compliance to Newman Foods Limited and regulatory requirements.
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Work closely with selected MSMEs, CBOs and district departments of production in executing project activities Support synergies with government programs/projects and any other similar projects working with the youths in agriculture
Mobilization farmers and group formation
Provision of extension services and training
Lead implementation of recommended practices of productivity and post-harvest handling
Verification of farmers' performance through visits at planned intervals
Organizing farmer group meetings
Liaise with external parties, such as consultants and concerned regulatory bodies on issues regarding activities of farmers' groups Support activities geared towards project monitoring and evaluation
Make input towards improving project performance
Prepare timely high quality project related weekly, monthly.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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Experience in agricultural extension work with rural communities for at least 3 years
Ability to ride a motorcycle
Knowledge of the local language within the region of deployment
Excellent communication skills and able to speak English with at least one local language
Should be self-driven, result oriented and good at networking
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
Other skills:
Good presentation skills
Confidentiality and high integrity
Ability to work under pressure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
The recruitment exercise will start on 20 March 2024, all interested Individuals are encouraged to apply via email newman.ent28@gmail.com with copy to sgibalagadde@gmail.com
