Senior Marketing Officer – Kampala – National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda

About US:
The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) is the membership apex organization that unites the producers, processors, exporter, NGOs and Business Support organizations involved in the Organic Sector in Uganda. NOGAMU is responsible for promotion of Organic Agriculture in Uganda under the areas of: Market development, Training, Research& Extension, Standards and Certification and Advocacy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will identify NOGAMU member groups and companies with organic products for export
· Work closely with producers and exporters in product development, quality assurance and packaging improvement
· Supervise and oversee the preparation of marketing information in the NOGAMU Bulletin
· Supervise and oversee the activities of the Organic Trade Point (OTP) and ensure that stakeholders make use of the OTP services
· Oversee the set up and maintenance of a marketing database highlighting level of organic production and marketing in Uganda.
· Work in liaison with NOGAMU programmes committee, exporters and other agencies like Uganda Investment Authority and Uganda Export Promotions Board in the increase of organic exports from Uganda Organize and manage NOGAMU and other member participation in International Trade fairs
· Identify possible new markets and manage associated training needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Senior Marketing Officer should be a Ugandan who holds a University Degree in Agriculture, Marketing, Business Administration or Economics.
· Possession of a masters’ degree in a related field will be an added advantage
· A minimum of two years’ experience in a marketing position with knowledge and experience in working with resource poor smallholder farmers.
· Computer literacy i.e. working knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
· Working knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures Information management skills Excellent communication skills
· Excellent interpersonal relations
· Customer service orientation
· Excellent organizational and planning skills
· Age: Between 25-34 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an application letter, CV that provides details of the applicants’ specific qualifications for the position and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and contacts of three professional referees to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU),
Plot 957 Galukande Close, off Tankhill Road Muyenga,
P.O. Box 70071 Kampala, Uganda.

Deadline: 22nd January 2016

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