Job Title: Trainer of Trainees (ToTs) (44 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Kilimo Trust (KT)
Duty Station: Busoga Region, Bugisu Region and Sebei Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kilimo Trust (KT) is an independent organization working on agriculture for development across the East Africa Community (EAC) Region – in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and South Sudan. We promote regional solutions to local problems to make agricultural markets work better for the reduction of poverty and elimination of hunger. We are committed to supporting the people of East African Community (EAC) to achieve market-based solutions to food and nutrition security. Therefore, our core business is to support the transformation of food and nutrition security in the EAC Region away from high risk subsistence farming into lower risk trade-based systems. We implement and manage programmes and projects in partnership with and/or on behalf of governments, international and regional organizations, and the private sector.
Purpose: To enhance post-harvest handling practices in the bean, maize, and rice value chains in Eastern Uganda, specifically in the Sebei, Bugisu, and Busoga regions.
Location 1: KT Uganda – Busoga Region
Location 2: KT Uganda – Bugishu Region
Location 3: KT Uganda – Sebei Region
This initiative aims to equip farmers with the skills and knowledge necessary to improve their post-harvest management, thereby boosting the quantity and quality of produce, reducing losses, and contributing to an increase in the volume traded
Customer Relationship
Project Management
Attention to detail
Willingness to work in remote location
Effective Communication
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The trainer of trainees (ToT) will be required to:
- Train 550 Farmers, including youth and women on innovative post-harvest handling (PHH) techniques for beans, maize and rice ensuring that each farmer receives training on PHH for at least 2 of these crops. Additionally provide translation services as needed to ensure clear understanding among local participants.
- Submit Monthly progress reports to the field supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Holder of a Diploma in Agriculture with at least one year of practical experience in agricultural extension. A bachelor’s degree is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in conducting farmer training, especially in post-harvest handling and quality grain standards.
- Knowledge of PHH practices for Maize, Beans and Rice
- Experience in community mobilization and engagement, particularly with smallholder farmers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in simple, local language.
- Fluent in any of the local languages: Lusoga, Lumasaba, or Kupsabiny.
- Strong report writing skills.
Duration of the Assignment
This assignment is for two months, commencing in the 4th week of June 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application documents electronically through our Online Application System. Click Here
The application should include:
- A cover letter
- An updated CV
- Two reference letters from previous similar assignments
Applicants must indicate their current district of residence in the application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th June 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (COB)
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