Extension Officer – Support Smallholder Cocoa Farmers

About the role

Bulimi is seeking motivated Extension Officers to work directly with smallholder cocoa farmers in Western Uganda. You will act as the primary link between the organization and farming communities, delivering training, technical guidance, and field support to improve cocoa productivity and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise, sensitize and register eligible smallholder cocoa farmers and community groups.
• Conduct training sessions, practical field demonstrations and provide on‑site advice on land preparation, planting, shade management, soil fertility, pruning and overall farm maintenance.
• Visit farms regularly to monitor adoption of recommended practices, record data and report pest, disease or production challenges.
• Distribute seedlings, organic fertilizers and pesticides, track seedling survival and ensure compliance with production standards.
• Promote agroforestry, climate‑smart and environmentally responsible farming practices.
• Maintain accurate farmer profiles, attendance records, farm data and activity reports.
• Gather farmer feedback and escalate technical or management issues as needed.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Works, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in farmer mobilisation, agricultural extension, community development or agribusiness field operations.
• Experience working with smallholder farmers and farmer groups is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across rural communities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.