Agricultural Project Officer job at Hashtag Gulu


Agricultural Project Officer
2025-12-29T08:03:18+00:00
Hashtag Gulu
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FULL_TIME
 
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Social Services & Nonprofit
UGX
 
MONTH
2026-01-06T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Background

The Agricultural Project Officer will lead the implementation of all agriculture-related activities at Hashtag Gulu Initiative, including enterprise planning, training, mentorship, and integration of climate-smart farming practices. The officer will support transforming the farm into a sustainable social enterprise, train youth and community members in agribusiness, and enhance the learning and reintegration experience for SCCY.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
  • Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
  • Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
  • Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
  • Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
  • Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
  • Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
  • At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
  • Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities
  • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, social enterprises, and VSLAs
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Fluent in Luo and able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.

Note:

  • Late submissions will not be considered
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
  • By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal data for recruitment purposes only
  • Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
  • Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
  • Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
  • Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
  • Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
  • Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
  • Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities
  • Strong leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture
  • Familiarity with social enterprises
  • Familiarity with VSLAs
  • Fluent in Luo
  • Able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
  • At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
  • Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Agricultural Project Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Hashtag Gulu

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 6 2026

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Agricultural Project Officer will lead the implementation of all agriculture-related activities at Hashtag Gulu Initiative, including enterprise planning, training, mentorship, and integration of climate-smart farming practices. The officer will support transforming the farm into a sustainable social enterprise, train youth and community members in agribusiness, and enhance the learning and reintegration experience for SCCY.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and monitor skills training in crop and animal production
  • Provide technical guidance to farm staff and youth trainees
  • Coordinate seasonal production cycles and demonstration plots
  • Ensure the farm meets UVTAB training and assessment standards
  • Document outcomes and support knowledge sharing
  • Engage stakeholders, including extension workers, parents, and local leaders
  • Uphold child protection and safeguarding principles in all activities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or related field from a recognised institution
  • At least 3 years of hands-on agricultural programming experience
  • Experience working with youth or vulnerable communities
  • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, social enterprises, and VSLAs
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Fluent in Luo and able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit.

Note:

  • Late submissions will not be considered
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
  • By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal data for recruitment purposes only

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV clearly indicating the position they are applying for, no later than 5:00 PM on 6th January 2026

Note:

  • Late submissions will not be considered
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
  • By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal data for recruitment purposes only

 

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