ORGANIC FIELD OFFICER - Ankole Management Agency Limited , Uganda

ORGANIC FIELD OFFICER (4 POSTS) Main tasks To conduct regular farm inspections of a group of up to 500 farmers ensuring that all farmers comply with organic regulations in their production methods To produce inspection reports according to a standard format to be provided To prepare and organise farmer training and to train groups of farmers in organic production methods To keep a register of all farmers, their farm sizes, number of coffee trees, coffee deliveries per season, etc.

Requirement: A Senior 4 completion certificate A Certificate in Farm Management, Agriculture or similar qualification Good English and fluent Runyankole/ Rukiga or Runyoro /Rutooro Personal qualities required: Able to relate well to farmers Physical fitness (a bicycle will be provided for farm visits) Able to work independently with minimum supervision but maximum output Able to maintain good working relationships with staff and committees at the society where the officer is based Base: The post holder will be based at a primary co-operative society within Ankole region

How to apply: Remuneration: Will be discussed depending on experience and qualifications Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th December 2012 Address for Applications to be posted: AMA Ltd, Box 172, Bushenyi. Address for Applications to be delivered by hand: AMA Ltd offices, Mbarara -Kasese Road, next to the Police Station, ISHAKA, Bushenyi District