Background
The Government of Uganda (GOU) represented by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) with financial spport from the World Bank is implementing the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The project development objective (PDO) is to provide farmers in the project areas with access to irrigation and other agricultural services and to establish Operation and Maintenance arrangements for irrigation service delivery. The project is implemented by the MWE as Project Executing Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture Industry and Animal Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Technical Implementation Partner for activities that fall under MAAIF mandate.

The Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) aims to support the Government of Uganda (GoU) in the shift towards more resilient agriculture through the development of sustainable irrigation services. The project intends to address Uganda’s climate change vulnerabilities by: (i) promoting adoption of irrigation by small farmers, in synergy with other agriculture inputs and technologies; (ii) increasing water storage capacity; (iii) promoting drainage; and (iv) promoting sustainable catchment management. Through the introduction of irrigation services, combined to the provision of extension services and facilitated access to agri-inputs, farmers are expected to record more stable and higher yields, increase intensification (by cropping also during the dry season), and diversification (by introducing higher value crops). This change will be pulled by the market, with irrigation becoming the anchor for stronger producer organizations and development of value chains. The project recognizes the need to explore a range of irrigation models adapted to local needs.

The ICRP Implementation Manual (PIM) arrangements require a Project Support Team (PST) to be established under Component 3 to augment the MWE and MAAIF Project Implementation Unit (PIU) capacity for supporting the smooth implementation of the Project.

The Ministry of Water and Environment invites suitably qualified individuals, with qualifications and experience to apply for the under listed positions. The successful candidates will be required to commence work as soon as possible.

Reports to: Project Coordinator and Component 2 Coordinator
Number of Vacancy: 1 (One)
Duration of contract: 18 Months
Duty station: Kampala and Entebbe

Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Assessing and analyzing of existing Farmer Organizations (FOs) or Cooperatives (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and suggesting tangible organizational or structural improvements.
ii. Identification of potential services and opportunities related to microfinance, supply of farming inputs, marketing, market access, water management, training, agricultural extension, and local disaster and emergency management.
iii. Identification of practical measures to be taken by a FO to increase their participation in respective value chain development activities
iv. Guiding the identification of potential agriculture and livelihood intervention areas through local FOs and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).
v. Drafting of specific FO Support Strategies with realistic steps and activities to be done during project implementation
vi. Discussion and review of analyses, findings, and FO support programme with sector departments in MAAIF, Local Governments, relevant agencies and other partners.
vii. Develop strategies and guidelines for the development of business partnerships

Education Qualifications and Experience:

• An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following fields: Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural and Rural innovations from a recognized university or Institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in the field of Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agricultural and Rural innovations and Business Administration.
• Professional working experience of 3 years in the fields of Agricultural Extension, Agronomy and Farmer Organization development.

The applicants are encouraged to review carefully the full job details and requirements as detailed in the terms of reference (TOR) which can be accessed at https://mwe.go.ug/publications/opportunities/jobs_careers

All applications must be accompanied with recent (3) passport size photographs and CVs detailing work experience, current remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment, Old Port Bell Road, Luzira P.O Box, 20026, Kampala and should be delivered to the Ministry Headquarter not later than Friday 25th September 2026.