4 Regional Manager Job Placements – Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Job Title: Regional Manager (4 Job Placements)
Organisation: Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Dairy Development Authority (DDA) is a Semi-Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Its mandate is to develop and regulate the sector. It is established under the Dairy Industry Act, 1998 and its objectives are to provide proper coordination and efficient implementation of all Government policies that are designed to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency in the production of milk in Uganda by promoting production and competition in the dairy industry and monitoring the market for milk and dairy products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to Director Technical Services the successful candidate shall head the regional office and shall be required to perform the following duties;
- Manage all DDA resources at Regional office.
- Direct and manage the implementation of government policies governing milk production, processing, marketing and consumption of milk and milk products.
- Develop strategies and interventions to strengthen dairy stakeholders’ organizations within the region.
- Plan and oversee trainings that is aimed at increased milk production, productivity and value addition.
- Ensure dairy farms, businesses, milk and milk products within the region comply with the set standards and regulations.
- Coordinate and support relevant actors in the region to enhance development in the dairy industry.
- Plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on the dairy interventions in the region.
- Assemble statistical data relating to the dairy industry and register farms in the region.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine or Honours degree in Food Science & Technology or Honours degree in Animal Production, Technology & Management or any other Honours in a relevant qualification from a recognized University.
- Masters degree in a relevant field is a must.
- Post Graduate qualification in Management or Administration is a must.
- At least eight years of working experience of which three (3) years must be at senior level.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit hand written applications, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of certified academic credentials and three referees to the address below;
Executive Director
Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Plot 1, Kafu Rd. Kampala
P.O. Box 34006 Kampala
Email to : info@dda.go.ug
Deadline: 24th September 2021 at 5.00 pm
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