Apiculture Development Officer
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Malaika Honey
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and supervise activities of Malaika Honey outreach centres across Uganda.
• Track registered farmers, hive numbers, production levels and beekeeper participation reported from each centre.
• Maintain up-to-date databases of beekeepers, groups, and business partners.
• Organise and support in-house and external training workshops, farmer group meetings, and community outreach events.
• Collect, verify, and compile reports from field staff for submission to management and donors.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance summaries for outreach activities.
• Support procurement and distribution of equipment, training materials and supplies to centres.
• Ensure that outreach teams follow company policies and procedures.
• Work with the admin team to prepare budgets and monitor expenses for outreach operations.
• Communicate regularly with regional coordinators to address challenges and share updates.
• Draft proposals, concept notes, and progress reports for partners and donors.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (NGOs, government agencies, buyers) to build partnerships.
• Support marketing and trade initiatives for honey and other bee products.
• Contribute to business strategy discussions, giving feedback from the field to management.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business administration; Rural Development or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in programme coordination, agribusiness, or development project management.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work with a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management.
• Commitment to community development and social enterprise values.
• Desirable Skills
• Practical knowledge of beekeeping and honey value chains in Uganda.
• Experience working with farmer groups, cooperatives, or rural livelihoods programmes.
• Grant writing or donor reporting experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested Candidates Are Invited To Submit
A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
A detailed CV (maximum three pages) with contact information for at least two professional referees.
Applications should be sent by email to: info@malaikahoney.com with the subject line: Application – Apiculture Development Officer**.**
Deadline: Expired
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