Agroforestry Project Officer job at RCS Consult

Vacancy title:
Agroforestry Project Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Agricultural Services & Products ]

Jobs at:

RCS Consult

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 14 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 26 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for clients.
• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.
• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.
• Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.
• Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.
• Keeping detailed records regarding fields, customers, crops, and samples.
• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, clients, or other interested parties.
• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.
• Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.

Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field.
• Further education and experience may be preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work outside, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and diagnostic scientific software.
• Exceptional active listening and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of industry trends, technology, and developments.
• Sales and presentation skills.
• Experience in Agriculture, resilience and livelihoods food security programming
• Minimum 2-5 Years of relevant work experience in development projects, supporting local farmers on agriculture practice in crop production





Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to apply through recruitment@rcsconsult.net 
Indicate the Job Title in the subject line. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 14th July 2023.


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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 14 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 26-06-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-06-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 26-06-2077
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