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Extension Officer (Volunteer) - Arua
2026-04-10T07:17:35+00:00
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd
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VOLUNTEER
Arua
Arua
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Social Services & Nonprofit
UGX
MONTH
2026-04-15T17:00:00+00:00
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About Us

Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd is committed to ensuring that every farmer has access to genuine, quality, and affordable agricultural inputs, technical support, and reliable markets. Through our integrated model, we work closely with farmers to improve productivity, income, and livelihoods.

The Opportunity.

We are inviting applications from recent graduates to join Omia Agribusiness as Extension Volunteers (Graduate Trainees) across Arua, Koboko, Yumbe, Adjumani, and Kiryandongo.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for individuals passionate about agriculture and eager to gain practical field experience working directly with farmers and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Support mobilization and engagement of farmer groups
  • Assist in delivering extension services and farmer trainings
  • Participate in field demonstrations and learning activities
  • Collect and report field data using digital tools
  • Support farmer linkage to inputs and markets
  • Represent Omia Agribusiness at community level

Who should apply?

  • Recent graduates (Certificate in Agriculture, Agribusiness, crop production, horticulture or related field)
  • Strong interest in working with farmers and rural communities
  • Willingness to be field-based in assigned districts
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic digital literacy (smartphone use, data collection tools)
  • Ability to speak one or more of the following local languages is an added advantage: Lugbara, Aringa, Kakwa, Luo, or Madi

What are we looking for?

  • Passion for agriculture and community impact
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Ability to work independently in rural settings

What you gain.

  • 6 months of Practical, hands-on field experience
  • Mentorship and on-the-job learning
  • Exposure to real agribusiness operations
  • Opportunity for future employment based on performance

Diversity & Inclusion.

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply.

Candidates who meet most (even if not all) of the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Important Note

This is a volunteer/trainee position intended to provide practical experience and exposure.

  • Support mobilization and engagement of farmer groups
  • Assist in delivering extension services and farmer trainings
  • Participate in field demonstrations and learning activities
  • Collect and report field data using digital tools
  • Support farmer linkage to inputs and markets
  • Represent Omia Agribusiness at community level
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic digital literacy (smartphone use, data collection tools)
  • Ability to speak one or more of the following local languages is an added advantage: Lugbara, Aringa, Kakwa, Luo, or Madi
  • Passion for agriculture and community impact
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Ability to work independently in rural settings
  • Certificate in Agriculture, Agribusiness, crop production, horticulture or related field
  • Recent graduates
professional certificate
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Vacancy title:
Extension Officer (Volunteer) - Arua

[Type: VOLUNTEER, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 15 2026

Duty Station:
Arua | Arua

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About Us

Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd is committed to ensuring that every farmer has access to genuine, quality, and affordable agricultural inputs, technical support, and reliable markets. Through our integrated model, we work closely with farmers to improve productivity, income, and livelihoods.

The Opportunity.

We are inviting applications from recent graduates to join Omia Agribusiness as Extension Volunteers (Graduate Trainees) across Arua, Koboko, Yumbe, Adjumani, and Kiryandongo.

This is a hands-on learning opportunity for individuals passionate about agriculture and eager to gain practical field experience working directly with farmers and communities.

Responsibilities

  • Support mobilization and engagement of farmer groups
  • Assist in delivering extension services and farmer trainings
  • Participate in field demonstrations and learning activities
  • Collect and report field data using digital tools
  • Support farmer linkage to inputs and markets
  • Represent Omia Agribusiness at community level

Who should apply?

  • Recent graduates (Certificate in Agriculture, Agribusiness, crop production, horticulture or related field)
  • Strong interest in working with farmers and rural communities
  • Willingness to be field-based in assigned districts
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic digital literacy (smartphone use, data collection tools)
  • Ability to speak one or more of the following local languages is an added advantage: Lugbara, Aringa, Kakwa, Luo, or Madi

What are we looking for?

  • Passion for agriculture and community impact
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Ability to work independently in rural settings

What you gain.

  • 6 months of Practical, hands-on field experience
  • Mentorship and on-the-job learning
  • Exposure to real agribusiness operations
  • Opportunity for future employment based on performance

Diversity & Inclusion.

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply.

Candidates who meet most (even if not all) of the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Important Note

This is a volunteer/trainee position intended to provide practical experience and exposure.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Deadline: By 15/04/2026.

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 15 2026
Duty Station: Arua | Arua
Posted: 10-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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