Founding Head of Agricultural Training Centre – Elgon Region

About the role

The Werner Erkes Foundation is establishing an Agricultural Vocational Training Centre in the Elgon Region of Eastern Uganda. As the Founding Head, you will lead the creation, launch and early operation of this centre, shaping its training programmes and agribusiness model.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and design an integrated campus and farm concept.
• Develop curricula, timetables, training schedules and initial farm operation plans.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, teaching materials and farm inputs.
• Manage the centre’s budget, financing model and financial sustainability.
• Recruit, onboard and develop staff, defining roles and team structures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, administrative and safeguarding requirements.
• Represent the centre with TVET authorities, local government, agricultural businesses and community partners.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in agricultural vocational training or agribusiness development.
• Proven ability to lead the establishment of training institutions or similar projects.
• Strong stakeholder‑engagement skills with government, NGOs and private sector.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management and staff recruitment.

Required skills

• Project management
• Budget and financial management
• Farm operations planning