5 Senior Farm Manager Job at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Job Description

Organization Overview: National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit the following: 6. Job Title: Senior Farm Manager No. of Vacancy: 05 Location: Centre Farms Reporting To: Technical Manager Production Overall Job Purpose To manage optimal performance and productivity of the Centre Farm . Specific Responsibilities • Plans and budgets for the operations of the Centre and ensures their effective implementation. • Manages and accounts for the human, fiscal and physical assets of the Centre Farm. • Supervises monitors and evaluates the performance of the Centre Farm in respect to set targets including production and breeding programs. • Centre Farm in respect to set targets including production and breeding programs. • Prepares and submits periodic reports on the performance of the farm including Supervises, mentors and appraises technical staff and oversees the administration of all other staff. • Initiates innovations to enhance the productive capability of the Centre Farm. • Organizes and coordinates outreach activities to the farmers to enhance their productivity and get feedback on challenges they encounter. • Enforces acceptable standards of production, breeding, health and safety on the Centre Farm. • Liaises with the technical Units to procure, schedule preventive maintenance or repair farm machinery • Maintains an inventory of the Centre Farm’s Asset including stock • Undertakes any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor. Job Skills: Not Specified Basic Requirements • A degree in Veterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences with training in Farm Management. • Should have a post-graduate Diploma in Animal Breeding, production, animal health, Farm Management or related discipline from a recognized institution. • Should have broad knowledge of records management as farm activities involve a lot of records keeping Should have broad knowledge of project planning and management. • Should have the ability to work with and supervise multidisciplinary teams. • Working experience of at least four (5) years with a practical exposure to farm operations is a prerequisite. Job Commitment Starting date: Immediately Age Limit: 30-55 Years Duration of commitment: 3 years Contract Salary Expectation: Attractive Job Education: degree in Veterinary Sciences Job Experience: four (5) years Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure Closing date 6 May, 2020 All CV, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should be sent to: The Executive Director National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank, P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Dr. Charles Lagu, PhD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR