Agricultural Extension Coordinator
2026-09-14T07:25:47+00:00
Ministry of Water and Environment
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Kampala and Entebbe
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Public Administration, and Government
Farming & Outdoors, Civil & Government, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Agronomist
2026-09-25T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Government of Uganda (GOU) represented by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) with financial support from the World Bank is implementating the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The project development objective (PDO) is to provide farmers in the project areas with access to irrigation and other agricultural services and to establish Operation and Maintenance arrangements for irrigation service delivery. The project is implemented by the MWE as Project Executing Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture Industry and Animal Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Technical Implementation Partner for activities that fall under MAAIF mandate.
The Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) aims to support the Government of Uganda (GoU) in the shift towards more resilient agriculture through the development of sustainable irrigation services. The project intends to address Uganda’s climate change vulnerabilities by:
(i) promoting adoption of irrigation by small farmers, in synergy with other agriculture inputs and technologies; (i) increasing water storage capacity; (i) promoting drainage; and (iv) promoting sustainable catchment management. Through the introduction of irrigation services, combined to the provision of extension services and facilitated access to agri-inputs, farmers are expected to record more stable and higher yields, increase intensification (by cropping also during the dry season), and diversification (by introducing higher value crops). This change will be pulled by the market, with irrigation becoming the anchor for stronger producer organizations and development of value chains. The project recognizes the need to explore a range of irrigation models adapted to local needs.
The ICRP Implementation Manual (PIM) arrangements require a Project Support Team (PST) to be established under Component 3 to augment the MWE and MAAIF Project Implementation Unit (PIU) capacity for supporting the smooth implementation of the Project.
The Ministry of Water and Environment invites suitably qualified individuals, with qualifications and experience to apply for the under listed positions. The successful candidates will be required to commence work as soon as possible.
Post: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COORDINATOR
Reports to: Project Coordinator and Component 2 Coordinator
Number of Vacancy: 1 (One)
Duration of contract: 18 Months
Duty Station: Kampala and Entebbe
Education Qualifications and Experience:
- i. Honours Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural extension, rural Innovation, and Agricultural development or related field
- ii. Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field
- iii. Professional working experience of 3 years in fields of Agricultural Extension, Agronomy and Farmer Organisation development.
- iv. Experience in Technology upscaling and demonstration and dissemination including use of rural development approaches is an added advantage.
- Honours Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural extension, rural Innovation, and Agricultural development or related field
- Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field
- Professional working experience of 3 years in fields of Agricultural Extension, Agronomy and Farmer Organisation development.
- Experience in Technology upscaling and demonstration and dissemination including use of rural development approaches is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Agricultural Extension Coordinator
Jobs at:
Ministry of Water and Environment
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala and Entebbe | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 14 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Government of Uganda (GOU) represented by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) with financial support from the World Bank is implementating the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The project development objective (PDO) is to provide farmers in the project areas with access to irrigation and other agricultural services and to establish Operation and Maintenance arrangements for irrigation service delivery. The project is implemented by the MWE as Project Executing Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture Industry and Animal Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Technical Implementation Partner for activities that fall under MAAIF mandate.
The Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) aims to support the Government of Uganda (GoU) in the shift towards more resilient agriculture through the development of sustainable irrigation services. The project intends to address Uganda’s climate change vulnerabilities by:
(i) promoting adoption of irrigation by small farmers, in synergy with other agriculture inputs and technologies; (i) increasing water storage capacity; (i) promoting drainage; and (iv) promoting sustainable catchment management. Through the introduction of irrigation services, combined to the provision of extension services and facilitated access to agri-inputs, farmers are expected to record more stable and higher yields, increase intensification (by cropping also during the dry season), and diversification (by introducing higher value crops). This change will be pulled by the market, with irrigation becoming the anchor for stronger producer organizations and development of value chains. The project recognizes the need to explore a range of irrigation models adapted to local needs.
The ICRP Implementation Manual (PIM) arrangements require a Project Support Team (PST) to be established under Component 3 to augment the MWE and MAAIF Project Implementation Unit (PIU) capacity for supporting the smooth implementation of the Project.
The Ministry of Water and Environment invites suitably qualified individuals, with qualifications and experience to apply for the under listed positions. The successful candidates will be required to commence work as soon as possible.
Post: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COORDINATOR
Reports to: Project Coordinator and Component 2 Coordinator
Number of Vacancy: 1 (One)
Duration of contract: 18 Months
Duty Station: Kampala and Entebbe
Education Qualifications and Experience:
- i. Honours Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural extension, rural Innovation, and Agricultural development or related field
- ii. Postgraduate qualification in the relevant field
- iii. Professional working experience of 3 years in fields of Agricultural Extension, Agronomy and Farmer Organisation development.
- iv. Experience in Technology upscaling and demonstration and dissemination including use of rural development approaches is an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
The applicants are encouraged to review carefully the full job details and requirements as detailed in the terms of reference (TOR) which can be accessed at this link
All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and mail) of three (3) referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Friday 25th September 2026.