Number of Positions: 01

Station: Arua

What will you be hired to do?

• To make sure that livestock farmers SUCCEED in their enterprises.
• Must know how to correctly DIAGNOSE Animal Health and Nutrition Challenges. 
• Understand all Animal Nutrition and Health products Omia Agribusiness offers. Easily coordinate with other staff of the firm to deliver value to farmers.
• Determine farmer needs for the different Health and nutrition products. Find out what products can sustainably improve livestock productivity.
• Assist management in sourcing for quality, genuine and affordable Animal Health and Nutrition products.
• Keep records of all farmers served from the Veterinary shop and in the field for follow up and farmer support.
• Keep informed on latest developments in Animal Health and Nutrition (products, trends, services and resources that help farmers produce more).
• Communicate on sales, pricing and market information on the different products sold to management.
• Seek for and record all feedback from farmers about products sold. Communicate this feedback to management timely.
• Support farmers in field on how to handle animal Health and Nutrition challenges.
• Occasionally represent Omia Agribusiness and Omia Foundation in meetings, trainings and other events deemed important for the growth of Farmers and the company.
• Represent the Company in Radio Talk shows and other promotional events.
• Commit to the attainment of all objectives of Omia Foundation and Omia Agribusiness.
• Manage our relations with regulatory authorities such as the National Drug Authority (NDA) and the local Government.
• Be ready to listen, learn and openly share opinion with the other Team Members. No dishonesty.

General Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. MUST have a Smart phone.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Be able to see the small details in things.
• Excellent time management skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet navigation

Education

• Diploma in Animal Production and Management
• Practicing License and Membership with Uganda Veterinary Board (Evidence to show that you have started the process).
• Experience in a similar position is an added advantage.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing attending to farmers at the outlet and in the field.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle is a MUST as the position involves frequent field visits (at least 5 times a week).

Language Requirements
English, Lugbara-Ti, and Arabic is an added advantage

Application procedure
Submit the following:

1. Application letter
2. CV
3. Uganda Veterinary Board Membership documents
4. Academic Documents
5. Other documents that you think will give you an advantage

Submissions should be sent to teamleader.omia@gmail.com, copy oadgltd@gmail.com

Hand delivered applications shall not be accepted.

Deadline: 23^rd of March 2024.

N.B:

• Only Shortlisted Candidates will be called for interviews at the Main Offices in Arua.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and will recruit based on merit and ability to perform in a specific position.