Agro-economist job at ITM Uganda Ltd

About the job

SENA INDO Coffee Uganda Limited is seeking a qualified Agro-Economist with proven Rainforest Alliance certification experience to support sustainable sourcing and compliance initiatives. The Agro-Economist will be responsible for farmer data management, field profiling, and coordination of documentation required for sustainability standards and regulatory compliance, including EUDR and Fairtrade.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, and maintain accurate farmer lists in line with Rainforest Alliance requirements
• Collect, validate, and update farmer and farm-level data including location, size, production, and practices
• Coordinate documentation required for Rainforest Alliance certification (mandatory)
• Support compliance efforts related to EUDR and Fairtrade requirements (advantage)
• Work closely with farmers, cooperatives, field officers, and extension staff
• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, logistics, quality, and finance) to align field data and documentation
• Prepare and manage sustainability and compliance documentation
• Maintain organized digital and physical records for farmer profiles and certification evidence
• Support farmer awareness on sustainable agriculture practices and certification requirements
• Assist in implementation of improvement plans arising from audits or assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agro-Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in sustainability, certification, or field-based agricultural projects
• Mandatory experience with Rainforest Alliance certification
• Experience with EUDR compliance and Fairtrade certification is an added advantage

• Develop, verify, and maintain accurate farmer lists in line with Rainforest Alliance requirements
• Collect, validate, and update farmer and farm-level data including location, size, production, and practices
• Coordinate documentation required for Rainforest Alliance certification (mandatory)
• Support compliance efforts related to EUDR and Fairtrade requirements (advantage)
• Work closely with farmers, cooperatives, field officers, and extension staff
• Coordinate with internal departments (procurement, logistics, quality, and finance) to align field data and documentation
• Prepare and manage sustainability and compliance documentation
• Maintain organized digital and physical records for farmer profiles and certification evidence
• Support farmer awareness on sustainable agriculture practices and certification requirements
• Assist in implementation of improvement plans arising from audits or assessments

• Rainforest Alliance certification
• EUDR compliance
• Fairtrade certification
• Farmer data management
• Field profiling
• Documentation coordination
• Sustainable agriculture practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Agro-Economics, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in sustainability, certification, or field-based agricultural projects
• Mandatory experience with Rainforest Alliance certification
• Experience with EUDR compliance and Fairtrade certification is an added advantage