Agriculture Coordinator job at Swift Minds
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Vacancy title:
Agriculture Coordinator

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Agribusiness ]

Jobs at:

Swift Minds

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 31 2025 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Luuka, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Agriculture Coordinator will oversee and deliver agricultural training and support fieldwork activities aimed at transforming rural households into successful agribusinesses. The role involves working with farmers, cooperatives, and other stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity, improve livestock management, and strengthen supply chains.

Key Responsibilities
1. Livestock Production and Management
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in livestock production and trade, including animal health inputs and services across public and private sectors.
• Strengthen understanding of livestock management, animal health, feeding practices, and livestock marketing.
• Assess current practices related to rangeland management and livestock production within the broader social, legal, and agricultural environment.
2. Crop Production and Improvement
• Work with farmers to improve access to inputs, including improved seeds and farm tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance crop production and market competitiveness.
• Collect lessons learned from crop improvement initiatives and develop innovative approaches to strengthen and leverage existing practices.
3. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with agri-processing companies to expand operations and build trade linkages with smallholders and producer cooperatives.
• Support the Union of Agriculture Production Cooperatives to expand and improve services for member cooperatives.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder sector forums to identify challenges, propose solutions, and generate interest in agricultural development initiatives.
4. Program Development and Evaluation
• Actively engage in the identification, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities to improve livestock and crop production.
• Ensure program activities align with the broader goals of the client organization and contribute to the transformation of rural livelihoods.

Qualifications and Experience
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
Experience
• 3–5 years of professional experience in livestock and crop production, preferably within rural or development settings.
Skills and Competencies
• In-depth knowledge of livestock management, animal health, and feeding practices.
• Strong understanding of crop production, marketing strategies, and supply chain management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in facilitating sector forums and multi-stakeholder collaborations.

Why Join?
This role provides an opportunity to play a significant role in improving agricultural practices, empowering farmers, and contributing to the economic development of rural communities. As an Agriculture Coordinator, you will directly impact livelihoods by enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable agribusiness models.


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
• Deadline: Submit your application by 31st January 2025.
• Application Process:
• Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All CVs will be kept on file for future opportunities.


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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, January 31 2025
Duty Station: Bulike in Luuka District
Posted: 18-01-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-01-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-01-2066
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