Role Specification & Details
About Red August Group Limited
Red August Group Limited is an established and forward-looking organization operating within Uganda's administration & hr sector. Recognized for its dedication to operational excellence, integrity, and stakeholder value, the organization fosters an empowering work environment with a mission to deliver sustainable impact, professional growth, and service excellence nationwide.
About This Role / Role Overview
The General Manager, Agribusiness is a core operational position at Red August Group Limited, responsible for executing strategic responsibilities, maintaining high quality standards, and driving organizational success in Kampala. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement industry best practices, and contribute directly to the long-term mission and growth objectives of Red August Group Limited.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- •Provide technical guidance to farmers and agricultural teams on modern crop husbandry, soil fertility, and pest management in Kampala.
- •Design and oversee agricultural research trials, seed multiplication, and agronomic demonstrations for Red August Group Limited.
- •Conduct regular field monitoring visits to evaluate crop health, yield projections, and post-harvest handling practices.
- •Facilitate training workshops on climate-smart agriculture, irrigation techniques, and sustainable agro-ecological practices.
- •Monitor compliance with national phytosanitary standards, seed certification guidelines, and organic farming accreditations.
- •Build partnerships with farmer cooperatives, agro-input dealers, and agricultural extension networks across Uganda.
- •Supervise farm equipment operation, seasonal input distribution, and safe chemical pesticide storage.
- •Compile detailed agronomic field reports, weather impact analyses, and harvest performance evaluations for project leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Animal Science, or Agricultural Extension.
- ✓Minimum 2 to 5 years of practical field experience in agricultural research, farm management, or extension services in Uganda.
- ✓Sound technical understanding of tropical agricultural value chains, pest/disease diagnostic methods, and soil testing.
- ✓Strong community facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to train smallholder farming communities in local Ugandan languages.
- ✓Valid motorcycle riding permit (Class A) with extensive experience riding on rough rural field terrains is highly preferred.
- ✓Commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and food security development.
Key Skills & Competencies
Agronomy & Crop ScienceAgricultural ExtensionPost-Harvest ManagementClimate-Smart FarmingFarmer Field SchoolsRural Fieldwork
Verified vacancy originally published on 2026-11-12. Discovered via verified recruitment channels.