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Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Senior Partnership Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Wakiso, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is Uganda’s premier public institution mandated to coordinate, generate, and disseminate agricultural research that supports sustainable development, food security, and improved livelihoods. Established under the National Agricultural Research Act of 2005, NARO has evolved into a renowned center of scientific excellence, recognized regionally and internationally for its groundbreaking research and innovations in crop and livestock production, fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management.
With a vibrant and knowledge-driven work culture that promotes scientific integrity, collaboration, and professional growth, NARO offers diverse career opportunities and flexible work arrangements aimed at attracting and retaining top-tier researchers and support staff. The organization’s business model is rooted in a decentralized research system, leveraging a network of specialized research institutes across Uganda to generate context-specific solutions and technologies tailored to farmers’ needs.
NARO upholds core values of excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and client orientation, and integrates these into all its programs and partnerships. Its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is evident in community-based outreach, capacity-building initiatives, youth involvement in agriculture, and environmental conservation efforts. With a wide reach and influence in both national policy and grassroots transformation, NARO remains instrumental in driving agricultural advancement in Uganda and beyond. For more information, visit www.naro.go.ug.
Job Title
Senior Partnership Officer job at National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Job Description
Ref No: NARO/SPO/001
To support NARO in initiating, executing and maintaining partnerships that contribute to developing agricultural research products and services and enhance their promotion, commercialisation and utilisation for agricultural transformation.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Academic Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should hold a Master's Degree in Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, Govemance or related fields.
Possession of a PhD degree is an added advantage.
Relevant professional experience of at least seven (07) years working with private and public reputable institutions.
Experience in partnership management is desired.
Strong project management skills.
How to Apply
Interested persons with the above requirements should visit the NARO website https://naro.go.ug/about-us/naro-about-us/and download NARO Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 29th November 2024.
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
The Director General
National Agricultural Research Organization
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue P.O. Box 295, ENTEBBE
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