Job Title: Technical Experts Needed
Job Description
Closing Date: Saturday, 30 June 2012
Organization Information:
Project Summary:
The Program for Agricultural Inputs Development (PAID) seeks to address stagnant production levels and declining soil fertility through increased access to high quality agricultural inputs. Uganda has relatively low agricultural productivity for a variety of reasons: poor agronomic practices, low quality germplasm, declining soil fertility, losses due to pests and disease, and poor post-harvest handling practices, all contribute to an agricultural system failing to meet its potential. The overall objective of this program is increased production of maize, beans, and coffee through the appropriate use of high quality agro-inputs. Improving the availability (physical distribution), access (affordability and quality), and utilization (knowledge of inputs and safe usage) of high quality agro-inputs in FTF focus districts, will result in higher yields and incomes for target farmers.
Technical Experts Required:
Capacity building of local farmers, organizations and government
* Supply-Chain/Marketing
* Agrochemicals
* Harvesting & Post-harvest: Maize, Beans, Corn, Coffee
* Livelihood/Education Specialist:
* Agricultural Youth/Gender/Disability Programs
* Experience with local government and local organizations/NGOs
* Input Regulation:
* Counterfeit products
* Quality control
* Government policy review
* Seed:
* Quality control
* Access
* Monitoring and Evaluation
* Innovation – Sustainable and scalable across the value chain:
* Introducing new technology
* Developing business skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send CV/resume, by email to: HR@central-asia.net
Please include “Technical Experts -Uganda” in the subject line and specify which area(s) of expertise you possess.
