Swift Minds
Job Title: Agriculture Coordinator
Sector: NGO
Location: Bulike, Luuka District, Uganda
About Swift Minds:
Swift Minds is a Management Consulting and Human Resource Consulting firm committed to recruiting talented professionals for impactful roles. We are hiring on behalf of our client, an organization focused on empowering communities through agricultural transformation.
Job Purpose:
The Agriculture Coordinator will lead training and support fieldwork activities to assist households in transitioning from subsistence farming to developing sustainable agribusinesses.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Livestock Production & Management:
• Address challenges and identify opportunities in livestock production, including trade, animal health inputs, and services.
• Strengthen practices in livestock management, animal feeding, health, and marketing.
2. Agricultural Analysis & Improvement:
• Analyze current practices in live animal feed production, fodder supply, and rangeland management as they relate to livestock and crop production.
• Evaluate agricultural production within the social, legal, and economic context, involving all relevant stakeholders.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Capacity Building:
• Collaborate with agri-processing companies to expand operations and build trade linkages with smallholders and producer cooperatives.
• Support in enhancing services for member cooperatives
• Assist farmers in accessing agricultural inputs, including improved seeds and farm tools.
4. Facilitation & Multi-Stakeholder Engagement:
• Organize multi-stakeholder forums to identify agricultural challenges and solutions while fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Gather lessons learned from livestock and crop improvement initiatives to strengthen existing practices and develop innovative solutions.
5. Program Implementation & Reporting:
• Engage in the identification, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities focused on livestock and crop production.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations to support program development and sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience:
• 3-5 years of professional experience in livestock and crop production.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field.
How to Apply:
Send your CV to recruitment@swiftminds.org by 31st January 2025.