Job Title: Animal Health and Nutrition Volunteer (Several Fresh Graduate Jobs)
Organisation: Omia Agribusiness Development Group
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
About Organisation:
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd exists to ensure that every farmer in Africa has access to quality Agricultural Inputs, Technical Support and Profitable Markets.
Job Summary: At Omia Agribusiness, we recognize that many young professionals graduate with technical knowledge but often struggle to gain the practical exposure and confidence required to transition successfully into the world of work.
We are therefore inviting applications from recent graduates to join our Animal Health & Nutrition Volunteer Program (Graduate Trainee Program) across Arua, Adjumani, Kiryandongo, Nwoya, and Obongi.
This program is designed to provide hands-on field experience, mentorship, supervised learning, and exposure to real agribusiness operations while working directly with farmers and rural communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support mobilization and engagement of farmers in groups and individual farmer networks.
- Assist in delivering livestock extension services and farmer trainings on animal health and nutrition.
- Participate in field demonstrations, farm visits, and farmer learning activities.
- Support livestock farmers with basic advisory and technical guidance under supervision.
- Collect and report field data using digital tools and reporting systems.
- Support farmer linkage to livestock inputs, services, and markets.
- Represent Omia Agribusiness professionally at community level .
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Recent graduates with certificate and diploma qualifications in Animal Production, Veterinary-related fields, Agriculture, or related disciplines.
- UVB certificate is an added advantage
- Individuals passionate about agriculture, livestock production, and community impact
- Willingness to work within rural farming communities and assigned field locations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic digital literacy, including smartphone usage and digital data collection
- Ability to speak one or more local languages such as Lugbara, Luo, or Madi is an added advantage
What are we looking for?
- Passion for agriculture and farmer transformation
- Willingness to learn, grow, and receive mentorship
- Accountability, professionalism, and reliability
- Ability to adapt and work within rural field settings
- Positive attitude and teamwork
What are you to gain?
- Six (6) months of structured practical field experience
- Hands-on exposure to livestock extension and agribusiness operations
- Mentorship and on-the-job learning from experienced teams
- Professional exposure, reporting, and communication experience
- Opportunity for future growth and employment consideration based on performance and organizational needs
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th May 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: diploma
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience