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Job Title:   Assistant Agronomist (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSYAN)

Duty Station:  Mpigi, Uganda

About US:

The Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network is a group of volunteers (based in in the African continent and , also Asia, USA and Europe)- linked across the world via an online platform to share findings and seek advice for their practical projects – that have a strong interest in Climate-Smart Agriculture(CSA) and the environment. The main objective of the CSAYN is to create awareness, sensitize and build the productive capacity of young people and People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) on CSA concepts for adaptation, reducing emissions (mitigation) and increasing food productivity in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary:  To achieve the above, CSYAN is hiring an Assistant  Agronomist who will provide crop extension services to Project beneficiaries under the “SDG Village part II – Laying the Groundwork” project in Mpigi district.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile and submit Monthly work plan and report
• Train Project beneficiaries in good agronomic practices (GAPs)
• Demonstrate appropriate methods and technologies in crop and tree nursery demonstrated to the farmer
• Identify and report on Crop pests and diseases
• Ensure agricultural and related statistical information/data is collected
• Ensure Climate Resilient Seed Bank and Climate Resilient Demonstration Garden are set up
• Training farmers and carrying out demonstrations in modern agronomic practices;
• Identifying crop pests and diseases and advising farmers on control measures;
• Monitoring and reporting on natural disasters;
• Producing periodic reports on the implementation of activities;
• Collecting and compiling agricultural statistical data
• Implementing agricultural development activities of the project.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Agronomist.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized Institution.
• At least two (02) years of field-related experience
• Project Management;
• Records and information management;
• Communicating effectively;
• Concern for quality Standards;
• Time management
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.
• Must know computer applications like Microsoft Office
• Must be fluent in Luganda

How to Apply:

Applicants interested in the above position should send their applications, detailed CVs, and copies of academic certificates (certified originals to be presented at the interview to Technical Advisor at csyan.uganda2030@gmail.com with copies to kirabodeborah1998@gmail.com  and najjukojoan162@gmail.com

Deadline: 26th April 2024 by 5:00 pm (MUST BE READY TO START BY 1st May 2024)

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