Apiculture Development Officer

Posting on behalf of Malaika Honey - https://malaikahoney.com/ Malaika Honey is a social enterprise that leads in promoting beekeeping as a tool for livelihood development in Uganda. With a network of outreach centres across the country, we focus on strengthening value chains, training, and trade opportunities in the honey and beekeeping sector. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Apiculture Development Officer to join our main office in Kampala. This role will coordinate our national outreach structure, supporting business initiatives, administration, and programme development in line with our mission to empower beekeepers and grow Uganda’s apiculture sector. Specific Tasks • Coordinate and supervise activities of Malaika Honey outreach centres across Uganda. • Track registered farmers, hive numbers, production levels and beekeeper participation reported from each centre. • Maintain up-to-date databases of beekeepers, groups, and business partners. • Organise and support in-house and external training workshops, farmer group meetings, and community outreach events. • Collect, verify, and compile reports from field staff for submission to management and donors. • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance summaries for outreach activities. • Support procurement and distribution of equipment, training materials and supplies to centres. • Ensure that outreach teams follow company policies and procedures. • Work with the admin team to prepare budgets and monitor expenses for outreach operations. • Communicate regularly with regional coordinators to address challenges and share updates. • Draft proposals, concept notes, and progress reports for partners and donors. • Liaise with external stakeholders (NGOs, government agencies, buyers) to build partnerships. • Support marketing and trade initiatives for honey and other bee products. • Contribute to business strategy discussions, giving feedback from the field to management. Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business administration; Rural Development or a related field. Minimum of three years of experience in programme coordination, agribusiness, or development project management. Strong administrative and organisational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work with a diverse team. Excellent communication and report-writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management. Commitment to community development and social enterprise values. Desirable Skills Practical knowledge of beekeeping and honey value chains in Uganda. Experience working with farmer groups, cooperatives, or rural livelihoods programmes. Grant writing or donor reporting experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit: 1. A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. 2. A detailed CV (maximum three pages) with contact information for at least two professional referees. Applications should be sent by email to: [email protected] with the subject line: Application – Apiculture Development Officer\\.\\ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.