Aquaculture Project Officer At De Heus Animal Nutrition

Aquaculture Project Officer

At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja), with regular site visits in Uganda and possibly East Africa * Fulltime

De Heus Animal Nutrition

Your work will primarily focus on Jinja and its surrounding areas, with the potential for involvement across Uganda and possibly East Africa. This role will require regular field visits to engage with the projects you are managing.

You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and collaborate closely with colleagues in sales and marketing throughout the East African region.

Category: Agriculture and Farming Total Positions: Location: At the plant in Njeru (near Jinja), with regular site visits in Uganda and possibly East Africa Fulltime Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help establish a mentorship programme in which our customers can supported on their farming
• Design audit protocols for sales representatives to utilize during field visits.
• Initiate collaborations with other off-takers and input suppliers to benefit our customers.
• Assist the marketing team in creating a campaign promoting healthy fish consumption in Uganda.
• Develop projects to enhance the accessibility of fish farming inputs.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at increasing fish prices in Uganda.
• Engage in additional projects that arise to further develop the market.

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Has a bachelor’s degree either in aquaculture, project management or a related field.
• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the aquaculture sector, experience with project management is an advantage
• Is a fast learner: accurate, analytical and reliable.
• Has good typing skills and can work well with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

HOW TO APPLY

Would you like to work in a successful and fast-growing international company with many opportunities for personal growth? Then contact us by sending a merged document of your CV and application letter to recruitmentug@deheus.com before 5:00PM (EAT) 30th November 2024. Please Indicate your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line. Additionally fill in the online assessment. Filling this assessment is mandatory to apply for this job