ABOUT THE SACCO

Namutumba Golden Harvest Farmers and Traders SACCO currently supports about 120 farmers. We are seeking a committed, field-oriented Extension Officer to strengthen farmer services, improve production and quality, and support agribusiness and market access, particularly across groundnut and maize value chains.

Location: Namutumba and Bugiri, Uganda | 1 position | 1-year contract, renewable based on performance

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FARM VISITS AND ADVICE

• Visit farms regularly to assess crop health, growth and farming practices.
• Register farmers digitally and maintain updated farmer and farm records.
• Advise farmers on yields, pest and disease management, soil health and improved crop practices
• Support farmers to adopt suitable sustainable and organic practices.

LOANS AND PAYMENT

• Help compile farmer input/loan requests and track repayment arrangements where applicable.
• Follow up with farmers on agreed repayment schedules.
• Support harvesting, processing, transport, storage and timely produce payments.

TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Organise training and demonstrations on sustainable farming and safe, proper use of inputs.
• Coordinate farmer group leaders and mobilise field activities.
• Work with community leaders on farmer livelihoods and SACCO programmes.
• Introduce improved technologies and help farmers use digital tools.

LOGISTICS AND STORAGE

• Plan and coordinate produce collection days with SACCO leadership and farmer groups.
• Record produce movement and maintain accurate stock records.
• Conduct quality checks and promote proper drying, sorting, handling and storage.
• Keep storage areas clean, organised and compliant with applicable quality practices.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Help farmers assess household food and income needs and make informed produce-selling decisions.
• Advise on crop diversification, quality improvement, productivity and market opportunities.

DATA, RESEARCH AND REPORTING

• Collect and manage data on farmer registration, crop performance and yields using digital tools.
• Use field data to identify challenges and opportunities for improving farming practices.
• Keep up to date with agricultural practices and contribute to learning on crop quality and sustainability.
• Maintain records of visits, consultations and training, and submit regular reports to the SACCO Chairperson.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Account for all funds received or spent and retain receipts and supporting records.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate/diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension or a related course; practical extension experience and knowledge of groundnuts/maize value chains are desirable.
• Experience in business development or logistics is an advantage.
• Good smartphone/Android, digital data collection and record-keeping skills; GPS or polygon mapping is an advantage.
• Familiarity with modern, organic, bio-based or regenerative farming.
• Fluent in Lusoga and Luganda, with strong communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• Must be confident riding a motorcycle and willing to travel extensively

• Visit farms regularly to assess crop health, growth and farming practices.
• Register farmers digitally and maintain updated farmer and farm records.
• Advise farmers on yields, pest and disease management, soil health and improved crop practices
• Support farmers to adopt suitable sustainable and organic practices.
• Help compile farmer input/loan requests and track repayment arrangements where applicable.
• Follow up with farmers on agreed repayment schedules.
• Support harvesting, processing, transport, storage and timely produce payments.
• Organise training and demonstrations on sustainable farming and safe, proper use of inputs.
• Coordinate farmer group leaders and mobilise field activities.
• Work with community leaders on farmer livelihoods and SACCO programmes.
• Introduce improved technologies and help farmers use digital tools.
• Plan and coordinate produce collection days with SACCO leadership and farmer groups.
• Record produce movement and maintain accurate stock records.
• Conduct quality checks and promote proper drying, sorting, handling and storage.
• Keep storage areas clean, organised and compliant with applicable quality practices.
• Help farmers assess household food and income needs and make informed produce-selling decisions.
• Advise on crop diversification, quality improvement, productivity and market opportunities.
• Collect and manage data on farmer registration, crop performance and yields using digital tools.
• Use field data to identify challenges and opportunities for improving farming practices.
• Keep up to date with agricultural practices and contribute to learning on crop quality and sustainability.
• Maintain records of visits, consultations and training, and submit regular reports to the SACCO Chairperson.
• Account for all funds received or spent and retain receipts and supporting records.

• Good smartphone/Android skills
• Digital data collection
• Record-keeping
• GPS or polygon mapping
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Confident motorcycle riding
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Familiarity with modern, organic, bio-based or regenerative farming

• Certificate/diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Extension or a related course
• Practical extension experience and knowledge of groundnuts/maize value chains are desirable
• Experience in business development or logistics is an advantage
• Fluent in Lusoga and Luganda