NASECO (1996) Itd is the leading seed company in Uganda and in East African region. The company has 25 years of experience in the production and commercialization of high-quality agricultural seed such as cereals and pulses, as well as the distributor of East West International hybrid vegetables seeds.

NASECO has its head office in Kampala and production plant in Nalweyo Kakumiro district.

Job Title: Out Grower Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports to : Out grower Manager

Supervises: Out Growers/ Farmers

Duty Station: Nalweyo

Job Purpose

The Out-grower supervisor works to meet production targets under the out-grower scheme through building the capacity of growers and ensuring quality control protocols are followed at all stages of seed production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement standards as per the out growers’ scheme manual to ensure quality seed production in alignment with internal Quality assurance objectives.
• Train and continuously skill farmers on good agronomic practices at field level
• Conduct regular field inspections and follow up on corrective action
• Coordinate timely issuance of inputs to farmers according to verified acreage
• Closely follow up on loan recovery to minimize bad debts
• Empower out growers to meet yield and quality targets with the view to improve outcomes for both the company and the out grower.
• Supervise out grower operations in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal quality standards and good agronomic practices in timely man
• Reporting on out growers’ activities and updates
• Coordinate harvesting schedules and related logistics in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proactively engage with the community and homesteads surrounding the area of operation to ensure harmonious relationships, conducive environment and promote security.
• Review field performance and implement improvement strategies for next season

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Rural Innovation, Agriculture with bias in crop production, Extension or any other related Agriculture course.

Professional Experience: Two years’ experience in extension service preferably in a seed company.

Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Resilient and able to work under tight deadlines, Computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel. Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit. Understanding of the local languages of the selected area of operation.

• Implement standards as per the out growers’ scheme manual to ensure quality seed production in alignment with internal Quality assurance objectives.
• Train and continuously skill farmers on good agronomic practices at field level
• Conduct regular field inspections and follow up on corrective action
• Coordinate timely issuance of inputs to farmers according to verified acreage
• Closely follow up on loan recovery to minimize bad debts
• Empower out growers to meet yield and quality targets with the view to improve outcomes for both the company and the out grower.
• Supervise out grower operations in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal quality standards and good agronomic practices in timely man
• Reporting on out growers’ activities and updates
• Coordinate harvesting schedules and related logistics in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proactively engage with the community and homesteads surrounding the area of operation to ensure harmonious relationships, conducive environment and promote security.
• Review field performance and implement improvement strategies for next season

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Resilient and able to work under tight deadlines
• Computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
• Understanding of the local languages of the selected area of operation

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Rural Innovation, Agriculture with bias in crop production, Extension or any other related Agriculture course.
• Two years’ experience in extension service preferably in a seed company.