Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries mandated to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda. The agency wishes to recruit the following;

Job Title: Program Assistant- Small Ruminants
No. of Vacancy: 01
Starting date: Immediately
Duration of commitment: 1 Year Renewable Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive
Location: Head quarters
Overall Job Purpose: To participate in contributing to the overall performance of the Small Ruminants unit.
Age Limit: 25-45 Years

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in the implementation of projects and programs for enhanced goat and sheep reproduction and breeding that ensure the best results
• Participate in maintaining breeding records for data generation and gene repository iii. Participate in the care of goats and sheep under the projects and programs including their shelter, health, reproduction, growth, breeding and nutrition
• Apply assisted reproductive technologies and other appropriate measures as developed
• Provide technical support on outreach programs to enhance breeder and farmer production and productivity
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisors

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• An honours degree in Veterinary Medicine or animal science from a recognized institution
• Should have good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Working experience in livestock production of at least two (02) years from a reputable organization

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Closing date: 10th December, 2021
Address: All applications, CVs and academic documents should be scanned as one pdf file and sent STRICTLY by email to; executivedirector@nagrc.go.ug.  The email application subject should state the job applied for and addressed to:
The Executive Director
Attn: Human Resource/Administration,
National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB)
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe
NOTE: Only Applicants who meet the criteria specified above should apply. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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