Animal Health Scientist Job Vacancy at NARO

Job Title: ANIMAL HEALTH SCIENTIST    


Tasks and Responsibilities:

Identify causes of disease in livestock, including poultry.
Isolate, characterize and study the properties of the causative agents.
Determine epidemiological factors associated with the causative agents.
Develop appropriate control measures for the identified diseases.
Carry out disease spot- on checks
Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a Masters Degree any Animal Health related field or a Masters in epidemiology with at least five years working experience. Possession of  a PhD will be an added advantage.


Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:



The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

Socio Economist Job Vacancy at NARO

Job Title : SOCIO ECONOMIST



Tasks and Responsibilities:

Establish and regularly update baseline information for agricultural productivity and marketing in the zone.
Collect, collate and analyze data pertaining peoples' livelihoods and farming systems including cost-benefit analysis in the zone.
Avail results from the 2 items above to the team at the center/institute for formulating appropriate innovations and interventions.
Design and spearhead impact assessment studies in the zone.
Carry out studies on production and financial sustainability of recommended technologies.
Spearhead the monitoring and evaluation of technology development and dissemination.
   

Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants should posses a first degree in agricultural or social sciences - economics option plus a Masters in Agricult

Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:



The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

Statistician Job Vacancy in Uganda at NARO

Job Title: STATISTICIAN / BIOMETRICIAN – Re-advertised



Tasks and Responsibilities

Undertake quality assurance and quality control in experimental design, data management and integrity as well as data analysis and interpretation.
Advise research scientists in NARO institutes and other agricultural research service providers supported by NARO in the design, planning and implementation of scientifically sound experiments.
Ensure that data generated by scientists is of scientific integrity and the  analysis tools and methods are scientifically sound
Support the scientists in the analysis of data using mathematical and statistical methods.
Create and maintain capacity within NARO in sound research methods, data analysis and interpretation and
Ensure the availability of statistical software to NARO scientists and they are upto-date with the most rigorous and robust data management and analytical tools
Support scientists in grant applications by ensuring the study designs and proposed data management and analysis methods are scientifically and statistically sound
Conduct research to improve data management and statistical methods in the organization.
Minimum Requirements:

Applicants should possess a Bachelors Degree  in Agricultural sciences or statistics plus a Masters degree in biometrics, biostatistics or epidemiology. Possession of a PhD in related filed will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years experience (for MSc) in a research setting.
Knowledge of computers, statistical and data processing software including SAS, STATA, Genestat and others
An analytical and imaginative mind
Good communication skills to work with diverse teams and Excellent report writing skills.
Publication record  in peer reviewed statistical/agricultural or natural science journals is desirable.


Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:

The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

Plant Pathologist Job Vacancy at NARO

Job Title: PLANT PATHOLOGIST - Re-advertised
Kachwekano ZARDI
Kabale
 Tasks and Responsibilities:

Identify pathogens causing plant diseases.
Undertake isolation, culturing and characterization of economically important plant causing pathogens.
Conduct regular surveillance of economically important crop diseases in the country.
Determine yield losses of economically important diseases on major crops.
Study and understand the epidemiology (interplay of factors) of plant diseases.
Develop appropriate disease management strategies.
Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a Masters Degree in Crop Science or Biological Science with a bias in Plant Pathology with at least a working experience of three years.  Possession of a PhD in Plant Pathology will be an added advantage.

Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:



The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

Plant Geneticist Jobs in Uganda at NARO

Job Title: PLANT GENETICIST – Re-advertised

The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following positions at PARIs and NARO Secretariat.

Overall Responsibilities:

Successful applicants of the above scientific positions shall be required to independently employ their broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in integrated natural resources management to plan, design, and conduct research and present findings in the relevant fields of expertise. Shall routinely carry out scientific research in partnership with thematic multi-disciplinary research teams as well as national and international collaborators to develop new or improved technologies, systems, methods and policies aimed at enhancing productivity, eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
Job Ref:NARL/2

Job Title: PLANT GENETICIST – Re-advertised

No. of Posts: 1 post

Institute:NaRL

Location: Entebbe Botanic Gardens

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Expanding characterization and evaluation of collections at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre to facilitate use
Developing, disseminating and utilizing methodologies for genetic enhancement and base broadening so as to increase the genetic diversity available to breeders and other users.
Engage population genetics principles to generate information on diversity, structure and status of key plant genetic resources to facilitate conservation and sustainable use.
Develop sustainable management practices for underutilized species of importance to food and agriculture and their genetic resources.
Apply diversified knowledge of scientific research principles, practices and protocols in the conduct of research projects.
Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess a   Bachelors degree in agricultural sciences or genetics plus a   Masters Degree in Genetics. Applicants should have a minimum of five years working experience. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.
Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:


The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe

Crop Agronomist Job Vacancy at NARO

Job Title: Crop Agronomist

The National Agricultural Research Organisation is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publically funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is composed of the Council as its governing body, Committees of Council, a Secretariat for its day-to-day operations with semi-autonomous Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARI’s) under its policy guidance. The Director General invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following positions at PARIs and NARO Secretariat.

Overall Responsibilities:

Successful applicants of the above scientific positions shall be required to independently employ their broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in integrated natural resources management to plan, design, and conduct research and present findings in the relevant fields of expertise. Shall routinely carry out scientific research in partnership with thematic multi-disciplinary research teams as well as national and international collaborators to develop new or improved technologies, systems, methods and policies aimed at enhancing productivity, eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.

Task and Responsibilities:

Collect, analyse and interpret agronomy and on-farm research trial data.
Develop and implement farmer participatory research methodologies for systems management research.
Study the effects of various cropping systems on crop yield and determine the most efficient cropping system for optimum crop production.
Identify nutrient needs of the various crops (plant nutrition) and develop corrective measures to alleviate the problems.
Develop appropriate crop and soil management technologies that are gender responsive and avoids soil resource mining but increase crop yield.
Study the effects of weeds, weed competition and nutrient mining on crop yield, diseases and insect pests.
Disseminate study results through farmer feedback workshops, training workshops and sessions, conferences, seminars, brochures, newsletters, journals, reports, media, field days and agricultural shows.
Offer training to farmers, extension personnel, university students and interested parties on pasture improvement and management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants should hold at least a Masters degree in Agronomy with at least three years working experience.  Should possess good skills in experimental   design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.  Possession of a PhD is an added advantage. Applicants with either Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or Bachelors of Science in Zoology (Upper Second) may be considered.

Application Procedures:

Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications  together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 p.m on 16th July 2012. For the position of Director, applicants should ask their referees to send recommendations to the Director General by 20 July 2012.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy indicating the institute of preference. Applicants must not apply for more than two posts.  Applications should be addressed to:


The Director General,
National Agricultural Research Organization,
P.O.Box 295, Entebbe