Job opportunities at Agasha Group Ltd as per 30th November 2020.
Agasha Group Ltd and it's partners have sponsored initial stages of developing a digital Agribusiness Directory platform in Uganda to facilitate Agricultural stakeholders in networking and collaborating effectively and competitively during and post COVID-19 period. The project will start from 2020 to 2021 for a period of 12 months. Due to COVID-19, all the staff and collaborating partners will work virtually from their homes, offices or in safe places. COVID-19 SOPs will be strictly followed where a physical meeting is inevitable. The following vacancies are available:
1) Project Coordinator (Internal Staff only. Job description circulated internally)
2) Project Administrator/Marketing (open to Ugandan residents only with a National ID. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide NIN verification letter from NIRA)
Project Administrator/Marketing
General Duties and Responsibilities:
The project administrator will work virtually from a safe place. He/she will be responsible for the following:
1) Search and create a stakeholder database in Excel, Word and PDF in Agricultural and supporting sector within and out of Uganda
2) Verify the collected database via phone and/or on email or through desktop review
3) Enter the collected data onto the website through admin area
4) Approve or reject information submitted by the members on the website.
5) Promote the website on different social media channels and represent the company in various offline events (if it is relevant to the project)
6) Seek for subscribers, advertisers and partners that want to be members on the platform
7) Collect membership fee and advertisement payments from the subscribers
8) Enter different transactions in an online financing and accounting system
9) Collaborate with the project team, partners, committee and clients using online team work platform to achieve the set goals, tasks and targets.
10) Plan and organize virtual and where possible physical meetings with the team, partners and other stakeholders
11) Generally support the project coordinator in developing the digital agribusiness directory platform.
12) Prepare accurate bank reconciliation statements
13) Establish, implement, continuously review and where necessary improve financial policies and procedures and ensure that they are being adhered to.
14) And any other duties that may come up during the project implementation process or that the project coordinator assigns.
Minimum qualifications:
1. Diploma in Business Administration or Project Management or in Finance management and Accounts or Agribusiness Management or Entrepreneurship
2. Certificate in website management, marketing or social media management
Basic skills and experience:
1. Substantial knowledge on computer usage and Microsoft Office Suite
2. At least 2 years working in a team on project management
3. Willing to work from home and report online.
4. Can work with less or no supervision to achieve the targeted goals and willing to work under pressure.
5. At least 1 year in website administration or back-end Management.
6. At least 2 years of working using online finance and accounts systems.
7. Fluent in speaking and writing English (Luganda speaking candidates have added advantage).
8. Fluent in phone call, Skype, Zoom, email and social media communication.
9. Basic knowledge on working using online team work and collaboration systems.
10. Has capacity and basic knowledge of marketing digital products and can acquire a customer through a phone call.
11. Available to do desktop practical interview and attend one physical team interview.
12. Has previously worked with a team in data collection, sorting, categorizing, analyzing, verification and publishing.
13. Has sufficient knowledge on the key value chain actors in Agricultural sector of Uganda
How to apply? (Application instructions)
1) Email your CV only (2 pages maximum) to directoryagribusiness@gmail.com. Only emailed applications will be considered.
2) Within the body of the email message, include a short sentence about:
- expected monthly salary range and
- contact details of 3 referees.
All shortlisted candidates will need to provide NIN verification letter from NIRA
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note that successful candidates should be available to start immediately for a full time engagement.
Youth under 30; rural based women; and people living with disabilities and/or are living positively with HIV are highly encouraged to apply.
For more details about the project or the role, WhatsApp: +256779791780.
Deadline: Friday, 11th December 2020.
