The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) was established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate with the mandate to provide strategic direction for publicly funded agricultural research in Uganda. The organisation is made up of a Council as its governing Body, a Secretariat for its daily operations, and 16 Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARis) under its policy guidance. To achieve NARO’s goal of increasing total factor productivity and access to agricultural research products and services for inclusive growth, the Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the NARO Secretarial and respective PARIs.
| Ref No. | Job Tile | No. of Posts | Institute | Location |
| NARO/PIA/001 | Principal Internal Auditor | 1 | NARO Secretariat,
Entebbe |
Wakiso District |
Reports to: Director Internal Audit
Salary Scale: UR 3 Admin
Job Purpose: To assist the Director of Internal Audit in preparing and implementing a Risk Based Audit plan to assess, report on and make recommendations for improving the NARO’s controls, risk management and governance process (GRC)
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting, or Commerce or Business Administration with a bias in accounting, plus a Professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognised awarding Institution. OR Professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognised awarding Institution accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a post-graduate diploma in management-related field obtained from a recognised institution.
(ii) Master’s Degree in Financial Management /Accountancy / Business Administration obtained from a recognised accredited awarding institution.
(iii) Must be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IA-Uganda).
(iv) A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience gained from large reputable organisations or government ministries, departments or agencies (MDAs), or reputable organisations, at least three of which must have been obtained at the senior officer level.
(v) Comprehensive knowledge of the IPPF and Internal Audit Standards (Global Internal Audit standards).
(vi) Advanced computer skills in MS Office, IFMS, auditing and accounting software.
| Ref No. | Job title | No. of
posts |
INSTITUTE | Location |
| NARO/PHRO/001 – | Principal Human
Resource Officer |
1 | NARO Secretariat,
Entebbe |
Wakiso District |
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Salary Scale: UR 3 (Admin)
Job Purpose: To implement and ensure compliance with human resource policies and procedures.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold an Honours Degree in Human Resource Management or a degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies or Business Administration with Human Resource Management as a module.
(ii) Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
(iii) Master’s Degree in Management Studies, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Business Administration
(iv) Must have at least 10 years progressive experience in managing human resources, three (3) of which must have been obtained at senior level.
(v) Professional certification in Human Resources from a recognised institution is an added advantage.
(vi) Demonstrated experience and knowledge in talent acquisition.and.change management, salary and benefits development and reviews, data retrieval and analysis.
| Rel No. | Job Title | No. of Posts | Institute | Location |
| NARO/HRAO/001 | Human Resource & Administrative Officer | 1 | Abi ZARDI | Arua District |
| NARO/HRAO/002 | Human Resource & Administrative Officer | 1 | Buginyanya
ZARDI |
Bulambuli District |
| NARO/HRAO/003 | Human Resource & Administrative Officer | 1 | Ngetta
ZARDI |
Lira District |
Reports to: Director of Research at a PARI
Salary Scale: UR 5 (i) Admin
Job Purpose: To implement and ensure compliance with human resource and administrative policies and procedures.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold an Honors Degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies or Business Administration, with Human Resource Management offered as a module.
(ii) A post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Administration is an added advantage.
(iii) Must have experience of at least three (3) years at a level of Human Resource Officer and Administration in a reputable organisation
| Ref No. | Job title | no of
Posts |
Institute | Location |
| NARO/PO/001 | Procurement Officer | 1 | Abi ZARDI | Arua District |
| NARO/PO/002 | Procurement Officer | 1 | Nabuin ZARDI | Moroto District |
| NARO/PO/003 | Procurement Officer | 1 | Mbarara ZARDI | Mbarara District |
Reports to: Director of Research
Salary Scale: UR 5 (i) Admin
Job Purpose: To provide guidance and technical advice regarding planning, budgeting and controlling the entity’s Procurement and Disposal of Assets function and activity to ensure value for money.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold an Honors Degree in either Procurement and Supply/Logistics Management or Business Administration (Procurement and Supplies Management option) from a recognised University.
(ii) A Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Logistics or Professional CIPS Level II will be an added advantage.
(iii) Demonstrated experience in procurement for a period of at least three (3) years from a recognised organisation.
Ref No; NARO/IA/001
Job Title; Internal Auditor
No of Posts; 1
Institute; Nabuin ZARDI
Location; Nabilatuk District
Reports to: Director Internal Audit
Salary Scale: UR 5 (i) Admin
Job Purpose: To audit systems of the PARIs, including outsourced operations and report on adequacy of the internal controls for effective and efficient use of the PARIs resources
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(I) An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree with a bias in Accounting, OR Professional qualification in Accountancy obtained from a recognised awarding institution accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
(II) Must have atleast 3 years working experience as an internal auditor in a reputable organisation
| Ref No. | Job Title | Pasts | No. of Institute | Location |
| NARO/SPO/001 | Senior Partnership Officer | NARO Secretariat, Entebbe | Wakiso District |
Reports to: Deputy Director General, Agricultural Technology Promotion Salary Scale: UR 4 RS
Job Purpose: To support NARO in initiating, executing and maintaining partnerships that contribute to developing agricultural research products and services and enhance their promotion, commercialisation and utilisation for agricultural transformation.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Public Policy, Governance or related fields.
(ii) Possession of a PhD degree is an added advantage.
(ii Relevant professional experience of at least seven (07) years working with private and public reputable institutions.
(iv) Experience in partnership management is desired.
(v) Strong project management skills.
| Ref No | Job Title | No. of
posts |
Instiute | Location |
| NARO/PMEO/001 | Planning, Monitoring &
Evaluation Officer |
1 | NARO Secretariat,
Entebbe |
Wakiso |
Reports to: Senior Principal Research Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation
Salary Scale: UR 5 (i) RS
Job Purpose: Responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating research programs, projects, functions and policies within the organisation.
Academic Qualifications Experience
(i) Applicants should hold a bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics. ii) Applicants should possess a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and evaluation (ii) Applicants should provide evidence of expertise in operating statistical applications, notably E-views, Epi-data, Epi-info, STATA, and SPSS.
(iv) A Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, MBA or Economics is an added advantage.
(v) Applicants must have at least 3 years of practical working experience in monitoring and evaluating research and development projects.
Ref No. NARO/ECON/001
Job Title; Econometrician
No. of Rosts; 1
Institute; NARO Secretariat, Entebbe
Location: Wakiso District
Reports to: Deputy Director General, Research Coordination
Salary Scale: UR 5 (i) RS
Job Purpose: To statistically and mathematically relate agricultural research data/information with economic variables to aid in the generation of economic implications of agricultural research.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold a bachelor’s Degree specialising in mathematics or statistics and economics.
(ii) A Master’s Degree in applied economics, development economics, or quantitative economics is an added advantage.
(iii) Applicants should provide evidence for possession of expertise in operating statistical applications e.g, R and STATA
(iv) Applicants must have at least 3years.of practical working experience as an econometrician
Ref No. NARO/FM/001
Job Title; Farm Manager
No. of Posts; 1
Institute; Buginyanya ZARDI
Location; Bulambuli District
Ref No. NARO/FM/002
Job Title; Farm Manager
No. of Posts; 1
Institute; Rwebitaba ZARDI
Location; Kabarole District
Reports to: Director of Research
Salary Scale: UR 5(i) RT
Job Purpose: To oversee the daily operations of a PARI farm and ensure the efficient and profitable production of crops and livestock.
Academic Qualifications and Experience
(i) Applicants should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Production, Agricultural Extension or Agri-business:
(ii) Master’s Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
(iii) Must have at least a minimum of three years demonstrated working experience in the relevant field from a reputable institution.
Ref No. NARO/AA/001
Job Title; Assistant Accountant
No. of Institute; Abi ZARDI
Location; Arua District
Posts; 1
Ref No. NARO/AA/002
Job Title; Assistant Accountant
No. of Institute; Buginyanya ZARDI
Location; Bulambuli District
Posts; 1
Reports to: Accountant
Salary Scale: UR 6 Admin
Job Purpose: To assist the Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
(i). Diploma in Business Studies, majoring in Accounting.
(ii) Possession of an Honors Degree in Accounting, Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration majoring in Accounting is an added advantage.
(iii) Must have experience of at least three years (3) in a reputable organisation.
Age Limit:
Applicants should not be more than 45 years of age for Principal Officers
For other positions, applicants should not be more than 40 years of age
Tenure: The tenure of office is a 5-year contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Application Procedures:
Interested persons with the above requirements should visit the NARO website: www.naro.go.ug and download NARO Application Form 2. Attach a recent passport photo and fill it in triplicate; attach detailed curriculum vitae with copies of academic certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 29th November 2024.
Applicants are advised to quote the reference number of the post applied for in the top-left-hand corner of the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified via the NARO website, telephones and e-mail addresses as provided on the application form. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their Academic Qualifications.
Only. applications responding to this advertisement and its attendant timelines will be received.
The Director General
National Agricultural Research Organization
Plot 11-13, Lugard Avenue
PO BoK 295, ENTEBBE
This advert can also be viewed on the NARO website at www.naro.go.ug
