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• The job holder will be assisting dairy
  farmers in the production and supply of good quality milk.
• Technically advising farmers on milk
  handling and supply of good quality milk.
• Mentoring and training milk assistants
  from member unions and primary societies on texting and weighing of raw
  milk at milk collecting centres (MCCs)
• Advising the organization i.e. UCCCU and
  its members on the new technologies of the latest technologies of testing
  and weighing in the booming dairy industry including modern systems of
  milk payments to farmers.
• Take lead in the identification and
  dissemination of appropriate dairy production information to UCCCU and all
  its constituent members.
• Design early warning systems for cattle
  disease outbreaks and control whilst collaboration with local authorities.
• Engage milk buyers and processors on
  behalf of UCCCU members and agree on the quality standards of the raw milk
  to be supplied.
• Technically guide farmers on the use of
  acaricides whilst ensuring dairy farming delivery and milk production
  extension services to farmers within the region.
• Coordinating the formulation and
  development of the dairy production action plan to monitor implementation
  in tandem with plans.
• Contribute to the annual Dairy Year
  magazine.
• Mobilise farmers to supply raw milk
  through cooperatives
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned
  by the Project Manager / General Manager.

• The Dairy Extension Officer must hold a
  bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Agriculture or a
  related field.
• A minimum of five to ten years of relevant
  experience
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
  in Microsoft Office Suite 2007, SPSS and Lotus Notes.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Motivated and have strong drive to succeed
• Possess the ability to work with minimum
  supervision
• Excellent team player with high integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills
• Good coordination skills
• Knowledge of the local language –
  Runyankole, Rukiga  is an added
  advantage
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid
  driving / riding license.

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