Vacancy title:
Program Assistant - Food Loss Reduction (FL-RS) and Market Systems

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources]

Jobs at:
Kilimo Trust

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 31 2025

Duty Station:
Mbale-Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job:

The position is responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating the project activities to ensure they are carried out effectively and on time in the target districts of Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions in Eastern Uganda

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise in Food Loss Reduction (FL-RS)
• Capacity Building
• Market Analysis
• Partnership Development
• Project Finance Management
• Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Information and Communication
• Expected Outputs

Competencies Required

• Strong knowledge of post-harvest handling techniques, food loss reduction technologies (FL-RS), and quality standards for staple crops (maize and beans)
• Strong knowledge of agricultural practices, market dynamics, and value chain development
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders: private sector, banks, farmers, government, and consortium partners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Educational Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or a related field
• Proven experience in designing and implementing agribusiness value chain projects
• A post-graduate qualification or specialized training in Project Management, Value Chain Development, or Post-Harvest Technology is an added advantage
• At least Five (5) Years relevant experience
• Applicants with experience in the Implementation of agricultural projects will have added advantages

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

How to Apply

If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:

• An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above)
• The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them
• Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O-level, A-level – where applicable, Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
• The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your immediate previous jobs
• Your daytime contact telephone number; and
• A statement and proof of the current remuneration package

Please submit through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system, addressed to the Human Resource Manager.

Deadline for submission: Friday, 31st October 2025

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.”

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