Zero Grazing 2 Acre Farm Planner

About the role

Wendi Foundation, a Uganda-based non-profit focused on sustainable community and national development, is hiring a full-time, on-site Zero Grazing 2 Acre Farm Planner in Mukono. The planner designs, organizes and manages a small-scale zero-grazing livestock farm and integrated crop system on 2 acres, working with Wendi's teams and local stakeholders to support its empowerment and skills development programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop farm layouts, feeding plans and livestock housing designs to ensure optimal health, productivity and efficient use of the 2-acre space.
• Plan forage and fodder production, coordinate manure management and soil improvement, and schedule farm activities.
• Monitor livestock performance and crop yields.
• Train farm workers and community members on zero-grazing best practices, record-keeping and animal welfare and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Wendi teams and local stakeholders to align farm activities with the organisation's programmes.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Animal Production, Agronomy or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in rural or community-based agricultural projects in Uganda or similar contexts is an advantage.
• Capacity to work on-site in Mukono, adapt to field conditions and work with diverse teams.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of zero-grazing livestock systems, including feeding, housing and health monitoring.
• Experience in small-scale farm planning and layout design, integrating crops and livestock on limited land.
• Competence in pasture and fodder management, soil fertility improvement and sustainable agriculture.
• Able to keep accurate farm records, track productivity data and use basic farm planning tools or software.
• Skills in training, mentoring and communicating practical farming techniques.
• Understanding of environmental conservation, animal welfare standards and safe waste and manure management.