Organisation: Wageningen
UR Uganda
UR Uganda
Funding Source: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Project
Manager
Manager
About US:
Wageningen Centre
for Development Innovation (WCDI) is the interdisciplinary and internationally
focused unit of Wageningen University & Research Centre. CDI works on processes
of innovation and change through facilitating innovation, brokering knowledge
and supporting capacity development. Wageningen UR Uganda is implementing a 4
year ISSD Plus project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Kampala. The programme aims to strengthen the development of a vibrant,
pluralistic and market-oriented seed sector that is able to address key
challenges that hamper the seed sector development such as seed quality
assurance and availability of foundation seed. The project is implemented in
collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) for
public varieties and food crops and private sector for vegetable seed.
for Development Innovation (WCDI) is the interdisciplinary and internationally
focused unit of Wageningen University & Research Centre. CDI works on processes
of innovation and change through facilitating innovation, brokering knowledge
and supporting capacity development. Wageningen UR Uganda is implementing a 4
year ISSD Plus project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Kampala. The programme aims to strengthen the development of a vibrant,
pluralistic and market-oriented seed sector that is able to address key
challenges that hamper the seed sector development such as seed quality
assurance and availability of foundation seed. The project is implemented in
collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) for
public varieties and food crops and private sector for vegetable seed.
Job Summary: The Quality Declared Seed (QDS) Project
Officer – NIGI Project will support the development of local seed businesses
directly through the West Nile Local Seed Business Association (WENILOSBA) and
partner organisations through organisational strengthening and technical
capacity building. The QDS Project Officer will work closely with the ISSD
experts based Ngetta, NARO, NSCS/MAAIF, Development partners, OPM, DLGs, local
NGOs and other stakeholders.
Officer – NIGI Project will support the development of local seed businesses
directly through the West Nile Local Seed Business Association (WENILOSBA) and
partner organisations through organisational strengthening and technical
capacity building. The QDS Project Officer will work closely with the ISSD
experts based Ngetta, NARO, NSCS/MAAIF, Development partners, OPM, DLGs, local
NGOs and other stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or
Agribusiness, with an orientation towards organisational capacity
development and strengthening cooperatives; - A minimum of three years of work experience in the seed sector;
- Proven ability to collaborate with small-scale farmers, and
particularly farmer organisations.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and resumes
(max.4 pages) with three referees that can testify on the candidates’
competences and skills to handle the tasks. Send to [email protected]
qualified and interested candidates should send their cover letters and resumes
(max.4 pages) with three referees that can testify on the candidates’
competences and skills to handle the tasks. Send to [email protected]
NB: Please
do not attach Certificates or academic credentials.
do not attach Certificates or academic credentials.
Deadline: 23rd December 2018.
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