Agricultural Project Officer job at Hashtag Gulu

Background

The Agricultural Project Officer will lead the implementation of all agriculture-related activities at Hashtag Gulu Initiative, including enterprise planning, training, mentorship, and integration of climate-smart farming practices. The officer will support transforming the farm into a sustainable social enterprise, train youth and community members in agribusiness, and enhance the learning and reintegration experience for SCCY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
• Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
• Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
• Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
• Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
• Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
• Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
• At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
• Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, social enterprises, and VSLAs
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Fluent in Luo and able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.

Note:

• Late submissions will not be considered
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal data for recruitment purposes only

• Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
• Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
• Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
• Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
• Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
• Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
• Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities

• Strong leadership
• Communication skills
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture
• Familiarity with social enterprises
• Familiarity with VSLAs
• Fluent in Luo
• Able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
• At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
• Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities