EXTENSION OFFICERS (23)

About Omia Agribusiness Development Group

Omia Agribusiness started operations in 2018 after identifying a gap of limited access to affordable climate smart inputs, extension services and limited access to profitable markets resulting in low yields, food insecurity and abject poverty.

Omia Agribusiness sales and distributes smart climate agricultural inputs to last mile farmers through 15 outlets spread across the country. The company has established a network of agents that helps with last mile access and demonstrations of the best agronomic practices and technologies in Agriculture. We have also developed a USSD code *284*173# that helps farmers to access all our services at the comfort of their farms without need for internet or a smart phone. We provide free on farm extension services to ensure farmers succeed in their farming initiatives.

Omia Agribusiness also provides Market solutions for farmers produce by providing market information, buying back farmer output and linking farmers to other off taker eliminating the brokers who often take advantage of farmers.

Project Summary:

Omia Agribusiness Development Group (OADG) in collaboration with six partners (African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) and Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) as the consortium lead received funding from Mastercard Foundation to implement the Sustainable Inclusive Employment Pathways for Young Women (SIYEP) project.

The SIYEP project is a five-year initiative from 2025 to 2030 funded by Mastercard Foundation, led by AFARD, and implemented by Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd. The project aims to empower 70,000 young women between 18-35 years in the West Nile districts of Yumbe, Adjumani, Arua, and Koboko, through targeted skilling in agriculture, entrepreneurship and access to market.

EXTENSION OFFICERS (23)

Job Summary:

The Agricultural extension officers shall deliver extension service and training to the farmer groups under the SIYEP project. Each Extension Officer will be responsible for supporting and training up to 16 youth groups annually on sustainable agricultural practices, improving productivity, and enhancing livelihoods.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide comprehensive training sessions for youth groups on sustainable agriculture, soil health, crop management, pest control, and post-harvest practices.
2. Support groups to set up demonstrations gardens for hands-on training to ensure practical understanding and adoption of improved farming practices.
3. Educate groups on modern farming techniques, including climate-smart agriculture and the use of technology in farming.
4. Serve as a point of contact and support for assigned youth groups, offering ongoing technical assistance and advice on agricultural practices.
5. Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, assess challenges, and provide tailored guidance for individual groups.
6. Collect and record data on group performance, agricultural practices adopted, and crop yields to measure progress and use data collected to assess the impact of training on the group productivity for improvements.
7. Prepare and submit regular reports on group training sessions, field visits, challenges faced, and successes achieved
8. Foster positive relationships with local communities, building trust and cooperation for successful project implementation as well as facilitating discussions on gender equality and inclusivity in agriculture.
9. Support cross-functional initiatives, such as market access programs, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training for better outcome.
10. And any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Job relationship: The Extension officer shall be directly supervised and reports to the Project manager and will work closely with other management staff to align project goals with overall business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in agricultural extension services, fieldwork, or rural development.
• Strong knowledge of agricultural best practices, crop production, and climate-smart agriculture.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and training skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse youth groups.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively to rural areas.
• Proficiency in data collection, record-keeping, and basic reporting.
• Ability to ride motorcycle with a Valid ridding permit.

Application instructions:

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and relevant academic documents in one pdf to jobs@omia.co.ug  Only applications submitted via email will be considered; physical applications will not be accepted. The application deadline is 14^th June 2025