The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), established by ten Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a consortium of universities in Africa. As of December 2023, membership stands at 170 universities in 40 countries. RUFORUM is registered as an International NGO (FORR78950) in Uganda and coordinated by a Secretariat hosted at Makerere University in Kampala. RUFORUM is registered as an International NGO (FORR78950) in Uganda and coordinated by a Secretariat hosted at Makerere University in Kampala. The organization evolved from its predecessor, the Forum on Agricultural Resource Husbandry (FORUM) program of the Rockefeller Foundation.
RUFORUM’s current operations are anchored in its continental strategy, ‘RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (AHESTI).’ Growing Africa’s HAE sector will underpin agricultural transformation, a key development imperative for Africa’s 56 countries, 40 of which host RUFORUM Member Universities. The Strategy frames an agenda for transforming Higher Agricultural Education, HAE to develop requisite human capital, generate development solutions as well as unlock wealth and job opportunities.
RUFORUM focuses on 4 Strategic areas designed to advance RUFORUM’s mission while contributing to partners, country and regional development aspirations. These include: Skilling, Engagement for Community Development, SE4CD; Research Innovations and Development; Strategic Partnerships; and Strategic Knowledge & Technology Management. Details of these are available on our Website.
Positions
The following posts are immediately available in RUFORUM
- Senior Program Officer, Strategic Marketing and Communication
- Program Officer, Digital Academy
- Program Officer, Human Resource and Procurement
- Program Assistant, TVETs and Industrial Linkage
Terms and Conditions
The positions are attractive and open only to nationals of countries where RUFORUM member universities operate (See Map showing RUFORUM Footprint). The initial contract period will be for 3 years, subject to probationary period of six months
Application Procedure:
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae (in pdf form), copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s Address; daytime telephone contact should be sent online to our E-mail with the subject: Appointments in RUFORUM followed by the Job title “Appointments in RUFORUM: state the post you are applying for” . Details of the posts are available at RUFORUM blog: click on this link
Email address: [email protected]
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 30th August 2024
Note: Applications will continue to be received and considered until the right candidate is identified
