• Project Effectiveness & Management – Technical Leadership (50%)

• Develop and implement an overall project plan, with a network of strong POs/Dairy Hubs, each having a clear strategic and implementation plan aligned with member priorities
• Work with the cluster partners to set up a robust extension service delivery system for each hub.
• Develop a project strategy to increase milk production and productivity for project participants
• Develop strategies for increasing off-taker/processor capacity utilization and reducing milk rejections at hub level.
• Establish criteria for model farmer selection and develop strategies to transform their farms into centres of technology demonstrations
• Work collaboratively with PO/hub management to develop compelling business cases that will enhance incomes for farmers and the PO.
• Ensure the POs/Dairy Hubs business operations reports are timely and used to inform business decisions concerning productivity and profitability.
• Ensure the POs/Dairy hubs are linked to reliable output markets.
• Promote adoption of innovative CSA practices among producer organisations and affiliated dairy farmers to reduce GHG emissions.
• Identify and map out any project related risks likely to impact project interventions and delivery. Devise mitigations to address them.
• Ensure that all procured hub supplies/equipment meet required specifications and quality standards, and that service providers deliver adequate after-sales support.
• Keep database of all BDS providers contracted under the project.
• Partnership Management & Coordination (15%)

• Lead the process of farmer mobilization and profiling.
• Leverage resources from the public and private sector partners in the project clusters Identify, document, and pursue opportunities to replicate and scale up the green dairy hub model.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational standards.
• Facilitate linkages between POs/Dairy hubs and relevant private sector actors to enhance access to critical hub services like breeding, mechanization& digitisation, feeding, finance, animal health and water for production among others.
• Monitoring & Evaluation (15%)

• Conduct quarterly field assessments, monitor implementation, document best practices, and support learning across the project.
• Collaborate with the MEL Officer to establish measurable KPIs, develop and implement action plans, and monitor project impact, sustainability, BDS access data, and business performance at the POS.
• Support the process of farmer profiling of all participating farmers under the project.
• Ensure periodic cluster reviews are conducted, prepare and submit timely (monthly, quarterly & annual) progress reports on project activities to the Project Manager.
• Knowledge Management & Capacity Building (15%)

• Support in training and coaching of PO’s / Dairy hubs in Values Based Holistic Community.
• Development (VBHCD) approach (financial literacy, entrepreneurship, climate-smart agriculture, and market access).
• Facilitate the documentation and reporting of best practices and lessons learned within the project, with a focus on farmer organizations, private sector actors, and development partners. Promotes and supports cross-learning and exchanges within the project including targeted capacity building (training, necessary equipment, etc.) of participants.
• Sensitize and train Producer Organizations (POs) to enhance understanding of sustainable dairy practices.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor (5%)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Production, Dairy Science and or related field.
• Masters degree in a related field will be an advantage.
• 5 – 7 years’ field experience in dairy value chain management, rural and agricultural development supporting producer/farmer organisations, Cooperatives or Dairy Farmer Businesses in Uganda.
• Certifications in Project Management (Project Management for Development).
• Good understanding of the dairy value chain and livestock sector in Uganda.
• Profound technical knowledge on sustainable/climate smart agricultural practices and practical experience in designing robust farmer extension systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest developments in dairy value chain management working with small-holder farmers.
• Having a business approach to designing smallholder farmer dairy business interventions. Should be able to write business cases.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in facilitating the development of farmer level business plans and feasibility studies
• Must have strong diplomatic, managerial, and communication abilities to effectively engage with government officials, donors, thought leaders, consortium partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills with an ability to work with producer organizations to link small holders to markets.
• Working in a multi-cultural setting and commitment to promoting teamwork, gender equality, and sensitivity to hunger and poverty issues.
• Application Deadline: 21st November 2025 at 5pm EAT