Organisation:
Duty Station: Kampala, Mbarara and Kamuli Uganda
About US:
Heifer
International is a global not-for-profit organization founded in 1944 in the
United States of America, works with resource constrained families in 125
countries worldwide to develop innovative solutions to the underlying causes of
hunger, poverty and environmental degradation. Heifer has helped empower
millions of families in more than 38 countries to lift themselves out of
poverty and hunger to self-reliance through gifts of extensive training,
livestock, seeds and trees, providing a multiplying source of food and income.
International is a global not-for-profit organization founded in 1944 in the
United States of America, works with resource constrained families in 125
countries worldwide to develop innovative solutions to the underlying causes of
hunger, poverty and environmental degradation. Heifer has helped empower
millions of families in more than 38 countries to lift themselves out of
poverty and hunger to self-reliance through gifts of extensive training,
livestock, seeds and trees, providing a multiplying source of food and income.
Job Summary: The Trainers – Rural Yoghurt Production and
Business Development will start up new yoghurt businesses in rural areas and
coach small and growing businesses to achieve the goals of the fermented food for
life’ project. The trainers will also work in close collaboration with the
Project Coordinator to ensure successful, innovative, efficient, and effective
functioning of all yoghurt producers in the program through production of
high-quality yoghurt, effective use of applicable marketing techniques and
proper financial management.
Business Development will start up new yoghurt businesses in rural areas and
coach small and growing businesses to achieve the goals of the fermented food for
life’ project. The trainers will also work in close collaboration with the
Project Coordinator to ensure successful, innovative, efficient, and effective
functioning of all yoghurt producers in the program through production of
high-quality yoghurt, effective use of applicable marketing techniques and
proper financial management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Yoghurt Production:
- Work in close collaboration with the Project
Coordinator, update the different training packages/modules, business plan
models and training materials - Work in close coordination with the Project
Coordinator, select and asses suitable entities for yoghurt production in
the selected areas, taking into account the motivation of the group, availability
of milk, structures and technologies already in place, and options at the
demand side - Mentor and train selected groups on the
production of yoghurt, coach and guide groups on solving quality issues
and building capacity of group members in this area, - Offer support groups on acquiring packaging
material and accessing inputs to the yoghurt business.
2. Yoghurt Enterprise
Development:
Development:
- Offer technical support to yoghurt producers
in exploring business opportunities along the value chain of yoghurt - Provide support to yoghurt producers in
preparing business plans and track the implementation, evaluate
bottlenecks and provide solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
of the yoghurt producers - Offer technical support in establishing and
operating market structures (e.g., milk collection, processing facilities,
distribution, etc.) and establishing marketing information systems among
value chain actors
3. Yoghurt Producers governance
and management:
and management:
- Facilitate and monitor business management
and governance as groups develop into yoghurt producers and coordinate
their registration process - Coordinate and build up linkages and networks
with the appropriate policy makers and other stakeholders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
in food technology, dairy technology, food microbiology or a related field
is required with one year of experience or Diploma in the same, plus three
(3) years of experience in the food sector as well as in business
administration. - Working knowledge and experience in food
production and the dairy value chain - Practical experience in business and development
- Working knowledge and experience of working
with the private sector - Practical experience in setting up and thus
nurturing small and medium scale enterprises with special emphasis on
cottage based food processing. - Good qualities to train, educate and coach
groups and individuals - Excellent communication skills
- Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
browser, and other appropriate technology - Motivated to work responsibly with little
supervision - Proven ability to meet and deal with others
in a courteous and tactful manner - Ability to produce and present adequate
reports - Ability and willingness to work with a
flexible schedule - Willingness and ability to travel
extensively, including using public transport - Fluent in major local language/s and English,
both spoken and written
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand drop their application
letter including an updated CV, related certificates and three professional
references to:
suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand drop their application
letter including an updated CV, related certificates and three professional
references to:
The
Country Director,
Country Director,
Heifer
International Uganda,
International Uganda,
Plot
6 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero.
6 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero.
P.O.
Box 28491 Kampala. Uganda.
Box 28491 Kampala. Uganda.
NB: Please clearly indicate your preferred location.
Deadline: 17th June, 2016
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