Development officer Jobs at Diary Development Authority in Uganda

Job Title: Dairy Development officer:
Reports to: Dairy Development Manager

Objectives of the job:
• To foster increased productivity through the use of cost effective, modern and appropriate farming methods, technology, business management, development strategies and practices among diary stakeholders
• To enhance the level of understanding among the general public on the significance and benefit of milk and diary products consumption

Key Functions:
• Facilitate diary development by explaining, demonstrating and sensitizing dairy farmers on government policies, strategies and programs aimed at increasing production and productivity
• Training and sensitizing farmers and or farmer organizations on new and improved animal husbandry technologies as well as milk handling, transportation, bulking and marketing in liaison with extension workers and local authorities

Person Specifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production Dairy Technology,/ science, or related qualifications
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in program implementation in agricultural related programs
• Should have good networking, mobilization, presentation and communication skills, capable of working with communities at the grass rootlevel and other stakeholders in the industry

How to Apply:
Executive Director
Diary Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1, kafu Rd. Kampala
P.O.Box 34006
Kampala

Deadline: 13th January 2012