Technical Manager Breeding 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: 1. Job Title: Technical Manager Breeding No. of Vacancy: 01 Location: Headquarters – Entebbe Reporting To: Executive Director Deputy Technical Manager Breeding Responsible for: Regional Managers/ Breeding and Reproduction Overall Job Purpose: To manage the reproduction and breeding of animals using the most appropriate and acceptable breeding technologies and techniques . Specific Responsibilities: • Plans, budgets, designs and oversees implementation of breeding and reproduction programs and projects. • Participates in the update and maintenance of the National Gene Bank/Depository • Coordinates the development of guidelines and implementation of field-oriented breeding extension services for field workers, Breeder Societies/ Associations and indigenous farmers. • Evaluates all imported germplasm and live animals. • Promotes Open Nucleus Breeding programmes with the farmers in collaboration with breeding activities of Genetic Resources Centre farms. • Monitors and evaluates the performance of breeding activities Resources Centre farms. • Monitors and evaluates the performance of breeding activities. • Develops research proposals and takes part in characterization of breeds, production environments and other related researchable areas. • Oversees the production or procurement of semen, ova, embryo and associated animal breeding technologies. • Establishes a foundation stock of superior dams and sires. • Manages the rearing of Sire Studs for production of semen. • Coordinates the promotion of herd-recording programmes on Centre farms. • Initiates and designs project and programs for the formulation of management and production information to be packaged and used in the training programs of NAGRC & DB at different levels. • Liaises with other genetic resource breeding and research centres to benchmark and improve on breeding technologies and services of the Centre. • Supervises mentors and appraises staff in the Department. • Undertakes any other assignment by the Executive Director and the Board Job Skills: Not Specified Basic Requirements • A PhD degree in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Science or their equivalent from a recognized degree awarding institution. • Specialized post-graduate training in animal breeding from a recognized institution. • Management Training is an added advantage • Working experience of at least ten (10) years in animal industry is a prerequisite is a prerequisite Job Commitment Starting date: Immediately Age Limit: 35-55 Years Duration of commitment: 3 years Contract Salary Expectation: Attractive Job Education: PhD degree in Animal Sciences Job Experience: Not Specified 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