Technical Manager Production Job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Technical Manager Production

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Agricultural Services & Products ]

 

Jobs at:

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Deadline of this Job:
06 May 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Entebbe , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Organization Overview:
National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit the following:
2. Job Title Technical Manager Production
No. of Vacancy 01
Location: Headquarters - Entebbe
Reporting to Executive Director
Overall Job Purpose
To manage the production and multiplication of animals using the most appropriate and acceptable production technologies and techniques to enhance the animal quality and multiply its numbers .

Specific Responsibilities:
• Plans, budgets, designs and oversees implementation of livestock production programs and projects.
• Participates in the update and maintenance of the livestock numbers at the centre farms.
• Coordinates the development of guidelines and implementation of field-oriented production extension services for field workers, livestock Societies/ Associations and indigenous farmers.
• Evaluates production parameters for all imported germplasm and live animals.
• Promotes livestock production programmes with the farmers in collaboration with breeding activities of Genetic Resources
• Promotes livestock production programmes with the farmers in collaboration with breeding activities of Genetic Resources Centre farms.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of livestock production activities.
• Develops research proposals and takes part in production of breeds, production environments and other related researchable areas.
• Oversees the production or procurement of equipment, machinery and infrastructure for animal production activities.
• Establishes a foundation stock of superior dams and sires for multiplication.
• Manages the rearing of various categories of livestock for production of commercial stocks
• Coordinates the promotion of livestock records and identification on Centre farms.
• Initiates and designs project and programs for the formulation of management and production information to be packaged and used in the training programs of NAGRC & DB at different levels.
• Liaises with other genetic resource breeding and research centres to benchmark and improve on production technologies and services of the Centre.
• Supervises mentors and appraises staff in the Department.
• Undertakes any other assignment by the Executive Director and the Board


Job Skills: Not Specified


Basic Requirements
• A PhD degree in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Science or their equivalent from a recognized degree awarding institution.
• Specialized post-graduate training in animal production from a recognized institution.
• Working experience of at least ten (10) years in animal industry is a prerequisite with at least three years' experience at senior level in Government or recognized institution.
Job Commitment
Starting date: Immediately
Age Limit: 35-55 Years
Duration of commitment: 3 years Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive


Job Education:PhD degree in Animal Sciences, Veterinary


Job Experience: ten (10) years


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Closing date 6 May, 2020
All CV, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should be sent to:
The Executive Director
National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank,
P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Dr. Charles Lagu, PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  06 May 2020
Duty Station: Entebbe
Posted: 06-04-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-04-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-04-2065
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