Agricultural Research Officers at Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Job Title: Agricultural Research Officers – 3 Positions

Organisation: Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

Location:  Kampala

Reporting To: COE Coordinator

Key Result Areas

• Conduct applied research on coffee value chain technologies, processing, agronomic practices and post-harvest processing aimed at improving quality and cost of production.

• Develop and promote innovations in agronomy, processing and harvesting and integrate them together with best agricultural practices and best processing practices.

• Conduct trainings, farm demonstrations and sensitizations on coffee quality at the farm.

• Liaise with the Quality assurance Officers and researchers in sample collection at the farms, and organizing of on-farm trials and other demonstrations.

• Assist in the identification of high quality coffee lots and producers in order to achieve good quality certification and ensure traceability.

• Carry out surveillance and give technical guidance on identification, prevention and control of pests and diseases.

• Document research findings and prepare research briefs for consideration by COE Committees, UCDA Management and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience;

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, OR equivalent qualifications.

• At least 2 years working experience in agricultural research or agronomy.

Expected personal competences and skills

The successful applicants must have; 1. Research skills; 2. Strong interpersonal and team working skills;  3. Good report writing and communication skills; 4. Good training skills; 5. Computer skills. 6. Readiness to work upcountry.

Conditions of Service

The selected candidates will be contracted for three (3) years.  One (1) of the successful applicants will be based the national COE in Kampala and the other two (2) will be based at the upcountry Regional Centers of Excellence.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your application, curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic transcripts, and telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of three referees not later than 31st December 2013, 5:00 p.m. to; - Principal Human Resource Officer, UCDA Coffee House, Plot 35 Jinja Road, P.O. Box 7267, Kampala (U). Electronic Submissions can be sent to ucda@ugandacoffee.org.

Closing Date: 31st December 2013