Job Description

You are a dedicated professional to analyze, develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across our entire production chain – from research and hybrid development to parent seed multiplication, commercial farms, out-growers, workshop operations, processing, and quality assurance. Your work will drive efficiency, quality, and full compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

You drive the parent seed team and assure that variety releases undergo precommercial studies, are being bulked and reach commercial stage.

Our organisation is seeking a suitably qualified Production Systems, Early Generation Seed and Variety Advancement Lead at NASECO Seeds based in Nalweyo (Kakumiro District) 95% and Kampala Head Office 5%.

This position offers the right candidate a chance to develop their career in a professional environment, with opportunities to build on existing skills and take on new challenges as the role evolves.

To be considered, please submit your application before the closing date.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, and update SOPs in line with Uganda seed laws, ISTA, HACCP, ISO, and health & safety requirements
Collaborate with section managers and Quality Assurance to embed best practices
Monitor compliance through audits, data, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions
Deliver training sessions and build team capacity for consistent SOP adherence
Maintain accurate documentation and report on compliance status and improvements
Contribute to continuous process enhancement for greater efficiency and quality
Oversee parent seed unit within the company
In Variety Advancement you link between the product development unit and the commercialization. Identify the potential varieties, develop road maps, study and document the traits and production behavior as well take them to pre-commercial levels
Any other related duties allocated to you from time to time

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomic Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, or related field is a MUST. Or a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture related course with relevant working experience
2–3 years' experience in production management or SOP coordination in seed/Agro-industry (hybrid maize experience advantageous)
Strong knowledge of seed industry standards and regulations
Excellent skills in documentation, auditing, training, and communication
Proficient in MS Office; collaborative, detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities

Skills

Documentation Auditing Training Communication MS Office Problem Solving Leadership

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