Data Entrant Job Opportunity at Kilimo Trust – Kampala | Jobs in Uganda

Position: Data Entrant
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Industry: Administration
Employment Type: Contract
Organization: Kilimo Trust
Application Deadline: 25th July 2025

About Kilimo Trust

Kilimo Trust is a reputable regional organization promoting agricultural transformation across East Africa. With strong implementation in Uganda and Kenya, Kilimo Trust focuses on climate-smart agricultural initiatives that empower farmers and enhance sustainable farming practices. The trust is currently executing the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rice-Initiative for Climate Smart Agriculture (R4iCSA II), funded by the IKEA Foundation.

This project covers districts in Eastern Uganda (Tororo, Butaleja, and Kween) and parts of Kenya (Kirinyaga and Kisumu). To enhance data accuracy and ensure successful project monitoring, Kilimo Trust seeks to hire a competent and detail-oriented Data Entrant on a two-month contract basis.

Job Summary

The Data Entrant will play a vital role in supporting Kilimo Trust's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team in Uganda. The goal is to compile a comprehensive database of rice farmers trained on Sustainable Rice Production (SRP) practices and track technology adopters under the R4iCSA II project.

Applicants for this administration job in Uganda must be diligent, organized, and experienced in data management within an agricultural or extension setting. If you are seeking a short-term but impactful opportunity to contribute to agricultural sustainability, this position is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry of farmers trained under the SRP program.
• Capture data on farmers who have adopted Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (R-L-I) practices.
• Cross-check and verify data for accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with field teams to resolve data inconsistencies.
• Protect sensitive farmer data with strict confidentiality measures.
• Update farmer profiles and maintain a clean, secure database.
• Report data breaches or security concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Submit weekly and monthly data progress reports.
• Support the MEL team in database management and reporting activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, ICT, or related field.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in data management, agricultural surveys, or MEL systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data tools.
• Bachelor's degree is an added advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is a plus.

Contract Duration

This is a two-month contract starting from the first week of August 2025.

Why Apply for This Role?

If you’re passionate about agriculture and have solid data management skills, this is a perfect opportunity to work with one of the leading agricultural NGOs in East Africa. With Kilimo Trust’s focus on climate-smart farming, you’ll contribute to impactful, evidence-based farming interventions that uplift farmer livelihoods and fight climate change.

This is a great fit for those searching for:

• Entry-level jobs in Uganda
• Contract jobs in Kampala
• NGO jobs in Uganda 2025
• Data entry jobs with NGOs

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a detailed cover letter and an updated CV with at least two referees. Applications must be submitted through the Kilimo Trust online recruitment system.

Deadline: Friday, 25th July 2025

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