Profiles International Uganda

Job Title: Field Officer – Agricultural; Production and Marketing.

Responsibilities:
•    Guide primary societies in the formation and strengthening of Area Cooperative Enterprises (ACEs).
•    Promote bulk marketing and ensure that ACEs and associated primaries continually increase.
•    Promote and increase volumes of inputs marketed through the ACEs and primary societies.
•    Ensure that the ACEs and primary societies increase their income from omission and other sources.
•    Identify and develop partnerships with private sector players.
•    Assist in strengthening of the market information system in cooperatives.
•    Promote and develop the ware house receipt system.

Qualifications and Experience:
•    Good Bsc Agriculture, Agricultural economics or Agribusiness from a recognized university.
•    Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar jobs.
•    Good understanding and promotion of value chain concept.
•    Development of operating and reporting systems for producers.
•    Knowledge of loyal language highly desired.
•    Good communication and presentation skills.

Contract to be for 6 months but renewable.
Should start working immediately if appointed.
Remuneration is attractive and competitive.
Apply with CVs and copies of academic credentials.
Send by email to: National Director, Profiles International Uganda Ltd, profilesuganda@utlonline.co.ug.
Deadline: 11th March 2011.