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BSUL IS HIRING

A Bio slurry and Extension Officer

Background:

Biogas Solutions Uganda Ltd (BSUL) is a private company limited by guarantee established in Uganda with the objective to formulate, develop and set in motion strategies, policies, plans, measures, systems and approaches that support private sector-led biogas sector development aimed at sustainable improvement of the livelihoods of rural and peri-urban households in Uganda. BSUL’s aim is to develop and nurture the biogas sector through dissemination of information to households, ensuring the quality of biogas plants and building capacities of various stakeholders in the biogas sector and ensure biodigester sustainability

Organizational context:

BSUL was established in 2014 under the framework of the Africa Biogas Partnership Program (ABPP) implemented in 5 African countries, namely Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, funded by the Dutch Government.  BSUL is currently the National Implementing Agency of the Africa Biodigester Component (ABC) 2022-2026 in collaboration with Uganda`s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development as the line ministry, GIZ as the consortium partner leading interventions in the enabling environment and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) as the project Lead Implementer.

BSUL is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Bioslurry and Extension Officer.

Job Title: Bioslurry and Extension Officer.

Contract duration: 11 months

2.0 Duties/Responsibilities of the “Bio slurry and Extension Officer”:

• Develop and implement the bioslurry business case in Uganda, fostering growth and sustainability.
• Design and facilitate training programs for Business Enterprises (BEs).
• Identify and onboard new farmers and organizations to expand the bioslurry business case.
• Conduct continuous research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fertilizer industry in Uganda, with a focus on organic fertilizers.
• Lead marketing and sales initiatives to promote bioslurry as an organic fertilizer, including the implementation of effective marketing strategies.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with value chains, cooperatives, and other relevant organizations to support the business case.
• Establish demos and use them as training centres as you provide business advisory services to value chains, farmers and BEs to enhance their understanding and application of bioslurry.
• Build the capacity of partner organizations and local extension officers in bioslurry-related skills and knowledge.
• Support the growth of existing business cases and ensure the management of all bioslurry opportunities.
• Monitor and address farmer complaints, liaising with BSUL for further action as needed.
• Participate in farmer field days, exhibitions, and annual general meetings (AGMs) to promote awareness and adoption of bioslurry.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports, including work plans and periodic updates (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Undertake other priority assignments as required.

Required skills and Experiences:

• A university degree in any Agriculture related course.
• Relevant working experience: 3 to 5 years working with communities in Agriculture, energy, environment, private sector development. Sales and marketing, in rural communities, is an added advantage but not a perquisite.
• Experience in project implementation and working in teams.
• Excellent English and knowledge of local languages an asset.
• Experience in Agriculture Extension and Training
• Relationships with large agriculture cooperatives, districts and/or financial institutions

       is a plus.  

• Good interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, discretion and impartiality) are essential for this position,
• Strong team-player with ability to work in virtual teams
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals and within a broad range of cultural environments
• High level of good organizational and computer skills with an ability to work well under pressure,
• Must be committed to equal opportunity employment policies,
• Adheres to BSUL’s values
• Demonstrates BSUL behaviours in way of working
• Willingness to intensively travel in the area of operation.
• Valid motorcycle permit.

Working Relationships

Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Managers, Programme team and office staff.

External: Interacts as required with other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Project Executants as appropriate.

Additional Information:

Please send your application, CV and credentials as one PDF document on email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Deadline for application is Thursday, 30th January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.