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Post-Harvesting Expert - Vanilla specialist at Together we can

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Job Description

Location: Kampala - Uganda with frequent field missions in Iganga, Jinja and Mukono

Contract Type: Fixed-term, full-time

Duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal

Reports to: Project Manager / Project Coordinator

1. About the Project

This position is part of a project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), AID Code: 013244/10/5, aimed at supporting sustainable agricultural development in Uganda. The project focuses on enhancing the productivity and sustainability of vanilla cultivation among smallholder farmers.

2. Position Overview

The Post-Harvesting Vanilla Expert will lead technical support for post-harvest handling, curing, storage, and quality improvement of vanilla, working directly with growers and local cooperatives.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Advise and train growers on proper harvesting, curing, storage, and processing.
  • Implement quality control protocols and grading procedures.
  • Support infrastructure planning for post-harvest facilities.
  • Conduct workshops, field demonstrations, and capacity-building sessions.
  • Monitor post-harvest operations and provide technical reports and recommendations.
  • Capacity building and training of vanilla growers.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Master’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Food Science, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in post-harvest processing of vanilla or similar crops.
  • Experience in the non-profit / development sector.
  • Fluency in English; local language knowledge an advantage.
  • Knowledge of sustainable post-harvest practices and value chain development.

5. Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent technical expertise in post-harvest handling and quality control.
  • Strong communication and training skills.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Commitment to gender equality, environmental sustainability, and safeguarding (PSEAH).

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their application filling the form available at this link: https://forms.gle/XgmWrLFTQj4RbKg18

Close Date

30/10/2026

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