ICT Officer

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.

1. IT OFFICER (1)

The IT officer shall support digital engagement efforts with staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries, ensuring that digital tools and resources are effectively utilized to enhance connectivity, information sharing, and training by optimizing digital platforms, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the overall communication and engagement strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the organization’s website, ensuring it remains up-to-date with operations activities, events, and news update content regularly to reflect the progress, milestones, and success stories.
• Facilitate digital engagement with youth groups, including setting up online forums, discussion groups, or other collaborative platforms.
• Coordinate virtual events, webinars, and training sessions to increase youth engagement and information access providing guidance to staff and youth groups on the effective use of digital tools for collaboration, learning, and information dissemination.
• Provide technical support for digital platforms used, including troubleshooting issues on the website, app, or other digital tools ensuring functionality and usability of the platforms
• Regularly monitor digital security measures to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches and implement data security measures to protect sensitive information related to youth groups and project activities.
• Track and report on website traffic, user engagement metrics, and other digital platform analytics to assess effectiveness.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT support, digital engagement, or website management, ideally within a development project.
• Strong proficiency in website management, content management systems (CMS), and basic web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with digital engagement tools and software for remote collaboration (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, Google Workspace).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a focus on digital tools, website functionality, and security measures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical skills with a focus on user support and digital optimization.

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