The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya
with country offices in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Our members are key stakeholders
and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers, and processors drawn from
within the Eastern Africa Region and beyond. Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly
structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction
costs and eliminate barriers to regional trade.

We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational
skills, and development skills, and is capable of working independently and as part of a team. The
successful candidate should be highly professional, self-motivated and a proven high achiever with
good leadership skills.

Reporting to the GBI Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following
amongst others:

1. Membership Recruitment and Retention

• Work together with the Country Programs Manager to implement a membership recruitment
  and retention strategy including management of relationships and ensuring member satisfaction
  through regular contact and prompt resolution of arising issues.
• Recruitment of Members in Uganda.
• Ensure service delivery and communication on a timely and regular basis for all EAGC
  Members
• Profile existing members and keep track of their needs and specific interests in EAGC and
  membership satisfaction

2. Program Implementation

• Work closely with the Country Programs Manager to implement the country strategic and
  annual work plans that are aligned to the EAGC overall strategic plan in Uganda.
• Work with the Country Programs Manager and the Regional Manager, Structured Trading
  Systems (STS) to implement the STS Initiatives in the area of operation.
• Support the Country Program Manager in promotion, direct marketing and advertising of
  EAGC fee-based services.
• Work with the Country Programs Manager and the GBI Manager to implement the Capacity
  Building and training activities in Uganda. Carry out the tasks below among others:
  ✓ Identify the training needs of current and potential stakeholders and develop relevant
  content to meet these needs in Uganda.
  ✓ Work closely with the Grain Institute Manager and Associates/Consultants on course
  development
  ✓ Prepare and implement a yearly training calendar for GBI based on the approved strategic
  plan
  ✓ Monitor and report on the impact of training and capacity building programs, making the
  necessary recommendations for improvement.
  ✓ Support the marketing and promotion of the Institute through the execution of planned
  activities and delivery of set targets.
  ✓ Maintain good relations with collaborating partners such as universities, technical
  institutions, etc
  ✓ Maintain a database of Trainers and Professional Advisors, monitor work allocation and
  contract execution and raise any matters of concern with Grain Institute Manager.
  ✓ Set up and effectively manage the Institute’s resource centre, ensuring that both physical and
  online materials are up to date and relevant to our stakeholders
  ✓ Research on new training delivery methodologies that address the needs of the stakeholders
  and make recommendations to the Grain Institute Manager
  ✓ Conduct Commercial Fee-based Trainings in Uganda.
  ✓ Identify, plan and execute program-based training courses in Uganda.

3. Institutional Strengthening

• Engagement with Partners supporting EAGC Programs and strengthen EAGC engagement with
  Program partners in Uganda.
• Fundraising and resource mobilization among partners and Members
• Support in developing new programs in Uganda based on the Strategic plan, Mission and
  Vision of EAGC

4. Financial Management and Internal Control

• Execute EAGC strategy following effective internal process and procedure
• Develop regular and timely reports as per the requirements
• In consultation with the Country Program manager, support commercial services and
  revenue generation for Activities in Uganda.
• Effective management of EAGC resources and expenses and timely reporting on all financial
  expenses as per the internal procedures.

5. Learning and Development

• Demonstrate continuous learning and skills to execute EAGC Activities.
• Regular documentation of the lessons learned in program implementation to guide in
  program review and strategic growth.
• Support in Monitoring and evaluation, Data Collection and reporting of all EAGC programs
  in a timely manner.
  Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in education
• 3 years relevant work experience
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery of training courses.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application
with the subject line,” Program Officer, Grain Business Institute Uganda” demonstrating how your
qualifications & experience meet our requirements. It should include an updated C.V., your current
remuneration package, valid email address, daytime contact number, and full contact details of 3
referees including daytime telephone number to: hr@eagc.org by COB 20th October 2023. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. EAGC is an equal-opportunity employer.