Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 07 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
African Institute of Applied Science is a private tertiary institution under Ministry of Education and Sport currently offering CERTIFICATE and DIPLOMA programs in various science discipline examine by UBTEB. The institution is in Gulu city and Gulu District. GULU CITY EASTERN CAMPUS is situated in Red cross building in Bwonagweno cell Ariaga ward, Pece-Laroo Division, GULU CITY WESTERN CAMPUS is situated in Keyi. A Kasubi ward, Bardege -Layibi division and BUNGATIRA CAMPUS located in Cetkana village, Atiaba north Bungatira sub county Gulu district.
The vision of the institution is to be the most innovative and inclusive science institution in African
The mission of the institution is to read, discover a share an integrated scientific knowledge to a large section of our society in Africa and the world over
The institution is inviting application from suitably qualified individuals to fill;

The following vacant positions

POSITION: Farm Assistants
WORKSTATION: AFRICAN INSTITUTE FARM-BUNGATIRA CAMPUS
REPORT TO: FARM MANAGER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide care for crops and animals in the school farms

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Feed and look after poultry, fish and livestock in the farm
• Able to treat animals and manage crops to prevent pest and disease’s
• Manage fields, sow seeds and harvest crops
• Operate all available machinery in the farms
• Maintain general cleanliness of Agricultural infrastructure
• Provide assistants to students during their farm practice
• Any other responsibilities assigned

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
National certificate in Agriculture or any other Agricultural courses.

AGE LIMIT
Applicant should be 25 years and above

CONTRACT
This employment attracts a yearly contract after finishing your probationary period of six (6) months

POSITION: Farm Manager

WORK STATION: AFRICAN INSTITUTE FARM-BUNGATIRA CAMPUS
REPORT TO: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL in charge of ADMINISTRATION -BUNGATIRA CAMPUS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Planning and Organization: Develops and implements farm plans, sets goals, and prioritizes tasks
• Crop and Livestock Management: Oversees crop cultivation, harvesting, and livestock breeding, nutrition, and health.
• Financial Management: Manages farm finances, budgets, and ensures profitability.
• Human Resource Management: Supervises, trains, and motivates farm staff.
• Marketing and Sales: Identifies markets, negotiates prices, and ensures timely delivery of farm products.
• Equipment and Infrastructure Management: Maintains and repairs farm equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Environmental Management: Implements sustainable farming practices, manages waste, and maintains ecosystem balance.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintains accurate records, prepares reports, and analyzes data for informed decision-making.
• Pest and Disease Management: Develops and implements integrated pest management strategies.
• Compliance and Regulatory Management: Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Research and Development: Stays updated on new technologies, practices, and research to improve farm efficiency and productivity
• Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to ensure farm stability and resilience.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
• A minimum of a diploma in agriculture or its Equivalent
• Additional course in Business management or administration will be an added advantage
• Extensive experience working in horticultural farm or related crop farm
• Management experience would be a plus
• You must posses a strong passion for Agriculture
• Teaching experience is also an added advantage

AGE LIMIT
Applicant should be 30 years and above

CONTRACT
This employment attracts a yearly contract after finishing your probationary period of six (6) month

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure

Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit application consisting of the following
• Letter expressing interest in the Job
• Recent passport photograph attached to application
• A detailed and up to date CV
• Copies of Academic document
• Copies of National Identification and any other identification document
• Application can be hand delivered to our office in kabedopony -Red cross building or using

E-mail address admin@africaninstitue.ac.ug  or africaninstitute621@gmail.com  before the closing date line 14th/FEB/2025

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted for interview
I wish you success in your application
TORACH PETER LUTADA
PRINCIPAL


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