Job Title: 2 Production and Marketing Officer
Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Research
Category: Advertising & Marketing
Company: Kabarole Research and Resource Centre-Uganda (KRC-Uganda)
Deadline: Friday, July 05, 2024
Duty Station: Within Uganda, Several Locations, East Africa
Job Summary:
The Production and Marketing Officer will oversee and optimize agricultural production processes for targeted beneficiaries. Additionally, they will develop and execute marketing strategies to promote the Vanilla value chain production and other supported value chains by KRC-Uganda.
Specific Job Roles:
- Conduct regular market assessments and identify local and international market opportunities for the Vanilla and other value chains.
- Collaborate with the project team to enhance the quality and quantity of produce to meet market requirements.
- Facilitate linkages for farmers to access inputs, market information, finance, and other relevant services.
- Organize marketing events and trade fairs to enhance market access and knowledge among stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with quality and branding standards for effective marketing.
- Engage with key stakeholders in the trade and market sector to promote internal and export trade.
- Attend district-level agricultural activities and prepare timely reports as required.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness or related field.
- Essential Skills: Strong marketing skills, analytical ability, excellent communication, proactive mindset, and proficiency in work planning.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Agricultural production and marketing; Master’s degree in related field is advantageous.
- Other Requirements: Valid riding permit, cultural sensitivity in selected districts, and proficiency in local languages (especially Runyooro Rutooro and/or Runyankole Rukiiga/Leucons/ Lubwiisi/Lwamba).
Job Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit their applications including:
- Signed cover letter
- Resume/CV
- Copies of academic documents
- Copy of National Identity Card
- Names, email addresses, and contact telephone numbers of three professional referees
Applications can be sent via email to humanresource@krcug.org or hand-delivered to: Human Resource Officer
Kabarole Research and Resource Centre-Uganda
Plot 28, Mugurusi Road, P.O Box 782
Fort Portal Tourism City
Deadline for submission: Wednesday, July 5th, 2024, by 5:00 PM.
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