External advert no.1 FY2026/2027

REF. NO: NARO/PRS/JOB1/2026/27
Position: Principal Artificial Intelligence Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Deputy Director General Research
Salary Grade: UR 3 RS
Age Limit : Not more than 55 years

Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, governance, and scaling of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, and Advanced Analytics solutions that support agricultural research, innovation, technology development, knowledge management, decision-making, and service delivery across the National Agricultural Research Organization.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

1. A PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
2. At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Software Development, Research Informatics or related fields. Three of which should have been served at Senior Officer level or equivalent in a reputable institution.
3. Demonstrated experience leading design, development, deployment and management of enterprise information systems and AI-enabled solutions.
4. Demonstrated experience in machine learning model development, deployment, monitoring, and evaluation.

Specific duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership and AI Governance
   1. Lead the formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of NARO’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy, policies, standards and governance frameworks.
   2. Provide Technical leadership on AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives across NARO.
   3. Advise Management on emerging AI technologies, opportunities, risks and investments relevant to agricultural research and development.
   4. Develop institutional AI roadmaps aligned with national development priorities and NARO’s strategic objectives.
   5. Establish ethical, responsible AI, data governance, and risk management frameworks.

2. Research and Innovation

   1. Spearheading research and development of AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, and Decision Support Systems.
   2. Designing and overseeing development of AI-powered solutions for crop, livestock, fisheries, forestry, climate, soil and agribusiness applications.
   3. Coordinating AI research projects, innovation programmes, pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives.
   4. Publishing scientific research findings and contribute to intellectual property generation, patents and technology commercialization.
   5. Promote the integration of AI technologies into NARO research programs and technology development initiatives.

3. Data Science and Analytics

   1. Lead the development of enterprise data science, predictive modelling, forecasting, and analytics capabilities.
   2. Establish institutional frameworks for agricultural big data management, integration, quality assurance and utilization.
   3. Develop AI models for disease surveillance, outbreak prediction, climate risk analysis, yield forecasting, resource optimization and agricultural decision support.
   4. Oversee development of enterprise dashboards, business intelligence systems and executive decision-support platforms.

5. Partnerships, Resource Mobilization and Collaboration
   1. Support the establish of strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, development partners, government agencies and private sector organizations.
   2. Mobilize resources for AI research, innovation and infrastructure development.
   3. Develop concept notes, project proposals, grant applications, and partnership agreements related to AI and digital innovation.

6. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

   7. Lead AI capacity-building programmes for researchers, scientists, ICT personnel, and stakeholders.
   8. Offer mentorship and support supervision to data scientists, software developers and research teams within NARO.
   9. Promote institutional awareness and adoption of AI technologies across NARO.
   10. Develop knowledge-sharing platforms, communities of practice, and AI innovation ecosystems within NARO 

7. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

   1. Establish performance indicators for AI initiatives and programmes.
   2. Monitor the implementation and impact of AI solutions across NARO.
   3. Prepare technical, management and policy reports on AI initiatives and investments.
   4. Document lessons learnt, best practices, and institutional AI achievements.

REF. NO: NARO/SRS/JOB1/2026/27
Position: Senior Research Officer – Entomologist (1 post)
Reports to: Director of Research
Salary Grade: UR4RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50years

Job Purpose: To plan, design, conduct research and present findings on respective field for enhanced and sustainable agricultural production.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A PhD in Animal Science including but not limited to; Zoology, Insect biology, Insect ecology, Insect biochemistry, Insect physiology, and Insect breeding and genetics.
2. Excellent leadership, inter personal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
3. Four years’ experience at the level of Research Officer or equivalent experience from a reputable organization
4. Possession of four peer reviewed publications.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identify vector related problems affecting the Livestock industry and types of insects that have potential commercial value.
2. Identify and characterize vectors causing livestock problems and prioritized vector/insects of economic importance and have potential commercial value.
3. Study the biology and ecology of the vectors of economic importance and species of insects that have commercial value.
4. Determine the risk factors attributed to vectors of economic importance and damages and consequences caused by vectors.
5. Develop appropriate measures for controlling the effects of the vectors.
6. Evaluate the commercial value of these insects/insect products and determining marketability/ market potential of commercial insects.
7. Evaluate existing methods of exploitation of insects/insect products, and determine potential of maximum exploitation
8. Determine and evaluating constraints that hinder maximum exploitation of commercial insects and develop appropriate measures.
9. Develop breeding programme for mass artificial production of insects
10. Develop appropriate technologies that address poverty and sustainable natural resource management.
11. Perform any other duty assigned to you by the Director.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB1/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Agronomy (5 Posts)
Reports to: Respective Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science plus Master’s Degree in Soil Science or Crop Science with a bias in Agronomy.
2. Should have a minimum of three years demonstrated working experience in a related field and proven record of publication in referred journals.
3. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design and implement farmer participatory research for crop commodity systems.
2. Collect, analyze and interpret agronomy and on-farm research trial data.
3. Study the effects of various cropping systems on crop yield and determine the most efficient cropping system for optimum crop production.
4. Identify nutrient needs of the various crops (plant nutrition) and develop corrective measures to alleviate the problems.
5. Develop appropriate crop and soil management technologies that are gender responsive and avoids soil resource mining but increase crop yield.
6. Study the effects of weeds, weed competition and nutrient mining on crop yield, diseases and insect pests.
7. Collaborate with other researchers in multiplication of early generation seed.
8. Disseminate study results through farmer feedback workshops, training workshops and sessions, conferences, seminars, brochures, newsletters, journals, reports, media, field days and agricultural shows.
9. Contribute to the development of training and outreach materials, training of farmers, extension personnel, university students and interested parties on pasture improvement and management.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB2/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Plant Breeder (3 posts)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To develop new crop varieties with desirable traits, identify genetic variations, analyze genetic data.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science plus a Master’s Degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics or Molecular Breeding.
2. Should have a minimum of three years demonstrated working experience in a related field.
3. Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties   and Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive literature review and update literature of major crops in the zone.
2. Collect, introduce, conserve, characterize and utilize germplasm relevant to the zone
3. Draw up short-, mid- and long-term plant breeding goals and objectives.
4. Design plant breeding strategies for the short- and long-term goals and objectives.
5. Plan and conduct experiments/studies to achieve the desired objectives
6. Conduct participatory evaluation and/or breeding for other various desirable traits needed in/by (food, feed, processed products, local and/or export markets)
7. Develop grant proposals to secure funding for conducting specific research programs in line with the institute’s strategic management plan.
8. Develop sustainable management practices for underutilized species of importance to food and agriculture and their genetic resources.

REF. NO:                   NARO/RS/JOB3/2026/27
Position:                    Research Officer – Pathology  (2 Posts)
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade:           UR5(i)RS
Age Limit:                 Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To independently conduct research leading to establishment of causes of plant diseases, their mode of transmission, epidemiology, forecast and management.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science plus a Master’s Degree in Agriculture related field.
2. Should have three years demonstrated relevant working experience in a reputable organization in agriculture research environment.
3. Proven record of publication in referred journals will be added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Identify pathogens causing plant diseases.
2. Undertake isolate, culture and characterise  economically important plant causing pathogens.
3. Conduct regular surveillance of economically important crop diseases in the country.
4. Determine yield losses of economically important diseases on major crops
5. Study and understand the epidemiology (interplay of factors) of plant diseases
6. Develop appropriate disease management strategies.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB4/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Animal Production (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To plan, design, conduct research and present findings on respective field for enhanced and sustainable agricultural production.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Animal Science plus an MSc in Livestock Science including but not limited to; Veterinary medicine, Livestock nutrition, and Livestock production.
2. Should have three years demonstrated relevant working experience in a reputable organization in animal production research environment.
3. Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, designing, implementing and evaluating forage species and their responses to animal production.
2. Identify constraints to livestock and forage production.
3. Collect and evaluating promising forage production.
4. Collect and evaluate promising forage germplasm and feed resources for improved livestock nutrition.
5. Study  the effects of different forage/feed resources on livestock production.
6. Develop  strategies for improving livestock production through improved nutrition.
7. Determine nutritional requirements for annuals, by species, breed, physiological status and production levels.
8. Identify feeds resources that can provide animal the nutrient in question.
9. Provide models for rational feed utilization, generate feed composition tables and feeding standards.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB5/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Livestock Scientist (1 post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To plan, design, conduct research and present findings on respective field for enhanced and sustainable agricultural production.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science or Animal science plus an MSc in Livestock Science including but not limited to; Veterinary medicine, Livestock nutrition, and Livestock production.
2. Should have three years demonstrated relevant working experience in a reputable organization in animal production research environment.
3. Proven record of publications in referred journals is an added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, design, implement, evaluate forage species and their responses to animal production.
2. Identify constraints to livestock and forage production.
3. Collect and evaluate promising forage production.
4. Collect and evaluate promising forage germplasm and feed resources for improved livestock nutrition.
5. Study the effects of different forage/feed resources on livestock production.
6. Develop strategies for improving livestock production through improved nutrition.
7. Determine nutritional requirements for annuals, by species, breed, physiological status and production levels.
8. Identify feeds resources that can provide animal the nutrient in question.
9. Provide models for rational feed utilization, generate feed composition tables and feeding standards.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB6/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Animal Health/Vet Care (1 post)
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelors’ Degree in Veterinary Medicine plus Masters of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
2. Should have three years demonstrated relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
3. Proven record of publication in referred journals will be added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties Tasks and Responsibilities:  

1. Identify causes of disease in livestock, including poultry.
2. Isolate, characterize and study the properties of the causative agents.
3. Determine epidemiological factors associated with the causative agents.
4. Develop appropriate control measures for the identified diseases.
5. Carry out disease surveillance and outbreak investigation
6. Design experiments for evaluating new medicines and vaccines.
7. Design and implement biosecurity and biosafety protocols for management of diseases on station and on farm.
8. Design and implement treatment for management of on station and on farm demonstration animals
9. Develop information materials for animal

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB7/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Biochemistry (1 post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To generate robust datasets, harness biochemical insights and provide a supportive hand in guiding forestry policies.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences plus Master’s degree in Biochemistry.
2. Exhibit 3–5 years of demonstrated laboratory and field biogeochemistry experience, including plant, soil and gas sampling, trace gas fluxes, wet chemistry and chromatographic analysis.
3. Ability to operate and troubleshoot advanced analytical platforms such as Gas Chromatography (GC), Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS), spectrophotometry and apply stable isotope tracer methods.
4. Demonstrated expertise in ethnobotany, phytochemical profiling, or microbial ecology with direct application to forestry and agroforestry systems.
5. Proven record of at least two (2) peer‑reviewed scientific writing as the first or last author, advanced data analysis and effective stakeholder engagement across research, industry and policy domains will be an added advantage.
6. Exhibit understanding of forestry certification frameworks such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and ability to align biochemical research outputs with sustainable forestry policies and standards.
7. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Elucidate chemical, physical and structural composition of cells and tissues in tree species and NTFPs for enhanced ecological resilience and forest health.
2. Monitor substrate quality, seedling metabolite status and mycorrhizal associations to optimize nursery practices for climate-smart silviculture.
3. Install, operating and troubleshooting non-destructive digital data acquisition tools for robust measurement of soil CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O fluxes
4. Conduct stable isotope tracer experiments and biochemical assays to understand soil nutrient dynamics and ecosystem resilience.
5. Profile stress metabolites and volatile organic compounds in drought- and pest-tolerant genotypes for adaptive forestry seed development.
6. Document indigenous knowledge and validate bioactivity of medicinal and aromatic plants for nutraceutical, cosmetology and health applications.
7. Support development of Forest Stewardship council (FSC), organic, phytosanitary and quality standards to ensure market access and compliance for forest-derived products.
8. Integrate phytoremediation knowledge by forestry screening for ecological restoration of degraded ecosystems, climate adaptation and food security.
9. Comply, analyze and curate biochemistry and ethnobotany datasets in NaFORI databases for long-term storage and retrieval.
10. Prepare reports, manuscripts, policy briefs and presentations to communicate findings to scientific, policy and community stakeholders.
11. Guide technicians, organize workshops and build institutional capacity in forest biochemistry, microbial ecology and bio-economy research.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB8/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Fish Breeding (1 post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To design, coordinate, and evaluate fish breeding and genetic improvement programmes aimed at enhancing aquaculture productivity, conserving genetic resources, and generating improved fish strains for sustainable aquaculture systems.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience.

1. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Zoology, or a related field, plus a Master’s Degree in Fish Breeding, Aquaculture Genetics, Animal Breeding, or a related discipline.
2. At least three years of demonstrated experience in fish breeding, aquaculture research, hatchery operations, fisheries genetics, or related research activities.
3. Experience in quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and genomic analysis will be an added advantage.
4. A proven record of publications in refereed scientific journals is an added advantage.
5. Possession of a PhD in Aquaculture Genetics, Fish Breeding, Animal breeding, or a related field is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Genetic Improvement: Develop and maintain selective breeding programs for key aquaculture species (e.g., Nile tilapia, catfish, Mirror carp, etc) to improve traits like growth rate, feed conversion, and disease resistance.
2. Data Collection & Analysis: Collecting phenotypic data, pedigree tracking, and biometric measurements to estimate heritability and breeding values.
3. Genomic Integration: Utilize modern genomic tools and marker-assisted selection (MAS) to accelerate genetic gain.
4. Hatchery Management: Provide technical oversight for bloodstock management, spawning, and larval rearing to ensure high-quality fry/fingerling production.
5. Research & Innovation: Conducting applied research to identify new productivity and resilience traits.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Translate complex genetic and breeding data into practical guidelines for local fish farmers and hatchery operators.
7. Collect, characterizing, conserving, and sustainably utilize indigenous fish genetic resources for biodiversity conservation and genetic resource management.
8. Identify priority research areas in fish breeding, genetics, genomics, and aquaculture production systems to guide strategic research planning and innovation.
9. Develop or adopting and documenting technologies for propagation of new species in aquaculture

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB9/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Water Quality Management (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To conduct research and provide scientific leadership in water quality management for aquaculture systems, to improve fish health, productivity, and environmental sustainability in ponds, cages, and other production systems.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants Should hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or environmental Sciences plus Master’s degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Sciences, Limnology and Wetland Management, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
2. At least 3 years’ experience in aquaculture production systems, water quality monitoring, and aquatic ecosystem management.
3. Demonstrated skills in research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and stakeholder engagement.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct research and monitoring water quality in aquaculture ponds, cages, and indoor fish production systems.
2. Assess the effects of water quality on fish growth, health, survival, and productivity.
3. Develop and promote best management practices for sustainable aquaculture and aquatic environmental management.
4. Undertake environmental impact assessments, carrying-capacity studies, and aquaculture site suitability evaluations.
5. Support fish health, biosecurity, and climate-smart aquaculture interventions through improved water quality management.
6. Analyze and interpret water quality and produce data and prepare technical reports, publications, and policy briefs.
7. Provide technical support, training, and advisory services to farmers, extension staff, and other stakeholders.
8. Participate in resource mobilization, collaborative research, and dissemination of research findings.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB10/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Nematology (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To execute scientific research concerning plant-parasitic nematodes affecting food security and commercial value chains (e.g., roots, tubers, cereals, and vegetables).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants should possess a Master’s Degree in Plant Pathology or Entomology with specialization in Nematology.
2. Should have a minimum of three years demonstrated working experience in plant parasitic nematodes in agricultural environment, knowledge in current nematicide products in the market, Knowledge working with biological control agents (esp. Bacterial derived).
3. Proven record of publication in referred journals is an added advantage.
4. Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identify nematode species, map geographic infestations, evaluate germplasm for resistance, and develop integrated nematode management strategies to safeguard crop health, seed quality, and soil productivity
2. Oversee the collection and laboratory processing of soil and plant tissue samples using standard extraction techniques
3. Identify major plant parasitic nematodes using light microscopy, morphometric measurements, and taxonomic keys.
4. Determine yield losses associated with nematode infestations on the crops and devise strategies for controlling/minimizing crop yield loss due to nematode infestation.
5. Conducting surveys to establish occurrence, distribution and population densities of the major nematode pests of field trials within NARO and contracted research organizations.
6. Conduct laboratory, screen-house testing and field screening trials to evaluate breeding lines and parent lines and other crops for resistance or tolerance to economically damaging nematode species
7. Coordinate field trials within NARO and with contracted research organizations
8. Culture and maintain pure populations of target nematode species on susceptible host plants under controlled screen-house conditions for experimental use.
9. Conduct surveys to determine nematode population dynamics, reproduction factors, and economic injury levels across varied crop varieties

REF. NO: NARO/SRS/JOB11/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Plant Physiologist (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To study the physical, chemical, and biological functions of plants, by involve investigating fundamental processes like photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and stress responses, with the goal of improving crop yields, developing climate-resilient vegetation, and advancing agricultural biotechnology.

Minimum requirements and Experience

1. Applicants should hold an Honour’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Plant Sciences plus, a Master of Science in Crop Science (Plant Physiology Option) .
2. Possession of a PhD in Plant Physiology is an added advantage.
3. At least one scientific publication in the area of plant physiology is an added advantage.

Specific duties and responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive literature review of physiology of plants.
2. Draw up short, mid and long-term research goals and objectives on physiology of plants. 
3. Design and executing laboratory and field experiments to study how plants function at molecular, cellular, and whole-organism levels. 
4. Investigate how plants respond and adapt to environmental stressors like droughts, extreme temperatures, soil salinity, and other climate change effects. 
5. Develop and test methods to improve water and nutrient efficiency, aiming to boost agricultural productivity and global food security. 
6. Collect and analyzing plant data using advanced techniques, such as high- phenotyping and remote sensing. 
7. Write regular technical progress reports, publish findings in scientific journals, and present at conferences. 
8. Liaise with other scientist like botanists, geneticists, and breeders to translate physiological traits into new, resilient plant varieties. 
9. Develop grant proposals to secure funding for conducting plant physiology and other related research. 
10. Develop sustainable management practices for target crops based on physiology of each plant species forming the system such as agroforestry.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB12/2026/27
Position: Research Officer – Farm Structures and Bio Systems Engineering (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To conduct research, develop new farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods; and generate information that support planning and monitoring of research and formulation of policies that contribute to post-harvest loss reduction; improved production and productivity; shelf life; and quality of crop and livestock commodity enterprises and enhance climate resilience for smallholder farmers.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A BSc in Agricultural Engineering or BSc Biosystems Engineering Plus an MSc in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering with a bias in rural agriculture structures or Biosystems Engineering from a recognized institution.
2. A PhD in the field of agricultural engineering is an added advantage
3. Three (3) years relevant experience gained from a busy research environment
4. Must be registered with the engineering professions body with a current license.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct technological, ergonomic and socio-economic studies in farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods
2. Design, specific materials and produce working drawings and blue prints to aid in IP applications, fabrication of new farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods for different crops, animals, poultry and other categories of livestock
3. Guiding the fabrication of the designed prototypes of new farm structures and storage technologies and systems in conformity with acceptable quality standards and social factors
4. Plan and conduct experiments for evaluating the designed and fabricated prototypes of new farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods
5. Enforce occupational health and safety in workshops and construction sites
6. Conduct data analysis, report writing, and produce research publications and dissemination materials
7. Develop annual research activities, budgets and work plans in the area of farm structures and storage technologies
8. Develop project proposals to secure funding for research and development in line with the institute’s strategic plan and government development frameworks
9. Train stakeholders (famers, fabricators, rural artisans, processors, extension workers, etc) in different aspects of new farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods.
10. Disseminate proven farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods to uptake pathways for adoption and scaling up
11. Prepare and submit technical and periodic reports in the research area of farm structures and storage technologies
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General NARO, or Director of Research NARL and or Program Leader/Officer In-charge of the agricultural engineering research centre.

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB13/2026/27
Position: Research Officer—Farm Production
Machinery Engineer (1 Post)
Reports to: Program Leader –                
Salary Grade: UR 5(i)RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: The Farm Production Machinery Engineer will conduct research to develop and adapt new farm production tools, implements and machinery, methods and generates information that supports planning and monitoring of research and formulation of policies that contribute to enhancing agricultural production and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or BSc Biosystems Engineering Plus a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with a bias in farm power and production machinery.
2. A PhD in the field of agricultural engineering is an added advantage
3. Knowledge of human power systems, draft animal power technologies and motorized power systems application and utilization in agriculture
4. Knowledge and skills in Computer Aided Designs (CAD) and Microsoft Office
5. Innovative skills in designing, fabrication, testing and evaluating farm tools, implements and machinery.
6. Three years working experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct research studies on technological, ergonomic and socio-economic aspects of farm production tools, implements and machinery
2. Design, specify materials and produce working drawings and blue prints to aid in IP applications, fabrication of farm production tools, implements and machinery.
3. Guide the fabrication of the designed prototypes of farm production tools, implements and machinery in conformity with acceptable quality standards and social factors
4. Plan and conduct experiments for evaluating the designed and fabricated prototypes of farm production tools, implements and machinery
5. Conduct data analysis, report writing, and produce research publications and dissemination materials
6. Develop annual research activities, budgets and work plans in the area of farm tools, implements and machinery
7. Develop project proposals to secure funding for research and development in line with the institute’s strategic plan and government development frameworks
8. Train stakeholders (famers, fabricators, rural artisans, extension workers, etc.) in different aspects of farm tools, implements and machinery.
9. Disseminate proven farm tools, implements and machinery to uptake pathways for adoption and scaling up
10. Prepare and submit technical and periodic reports in the research area of farm tools, implements and machinery
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

REF. NO: NARO/RS/JOB14/2026/27
Position: Research Officer—Farm Structures and Storage Engineer (1 Post)
Reports to: Program Leader                  
Salary Grade: UR 5(i) RS
Age limit: Not more than 50yrs

Job Purpose:  The farm structures and storage engineer will conduct research to develop new farm structures and storage technologies, systems and methods; and generate information that supports planning and monitoring of research and formulation of policies that contribute to post-harvest loss reduction; improved production and productivity; shelf life; and quality of crop and livestock commodity enterprises and enhance climate resilience for smallholder farmers.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants should hold an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering or BSc Biosystems Engineering plus a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering
2. A PhD in the field of agricultural engineering is an added advantage
3. Three (3) years relevant experience gained from a busy research environment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct research studies on technological, ergonomic and socio-economic aspects of farm production tools, implements and machinery
2. Design, specify materials and produce working drawings and blue prints to aid in IP applications, fabrication of farm production tools, implements and machinery.
3. Guide the fabrication of the designed prototypes of farm production tools, implements and machinery in conformity with acceptable quality standards and social factors
4. Plan and conduct experiments for evaluating the designed and fabricated prototypes of farm production tools, implements and machinery
5. Conduct data analysis, report writing, and produce research publications and dissemination materials
6. Develop annual research activities, budgets and workplans in the area of farm tools, implements and machinery
7. Develop project proposals to secure funding for research and development in line with the institute’s strategic plan and government development frameworks
8. Train stakeholders (famers, fabricators, rural artisans, extension workers, etc) in different aspects of farm tools, implements and machinery.
9. Disseminate proven farm tools, implements and machinery to uptake pathways for adoption and scaling up
10. Prepare and submit technical and periodic reports in the research area of farm tools, implements and machinery
11. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director General NARO, or Director of Research NARL and or Program Leader/Officer In-charge of the agricultural engineering research Centre.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB2/2026/27
Position:                    Assistant Research Officer – Agrometeorology and Climate Modelling (1 Post)   
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade:           UR5(i)RTS
Age Limit:                Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in agrometeorology, climate change adaptation, climate modelling, weather data management, and dissemination of climate information for agricultural decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications requirements and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Agrometeorology, Meteorology, Climate Science, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
2. More than one year of working experience in climate-related research, agrometeorology, or environmental data analysis will be an added advantage.
3. Knowledge of climate variability, climate change adaptation, and agricultural systems.
4. Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, or STATA.
5. Skills in GIS and remote sensing software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine.
6. Knowledge of climate and crop simulation models (e.g., DSSAT, APSIM, AquaCrop, WRF, SWAT) is an added advantage.

Specific  Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in designing and implementing agrometeorological and climate-related research studies.
2. Collect, process, and manage meteorological, environmental, and agricultural data from field stations and other sources.
3. Support installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of weather monitoring equipment.
4. Participate in field surveys and assessments related to climate variability and agricultural production.
5. Support the development and application of climate and crop simulation models.
6. Assist in downscaling climate model outputs for local and regional applications.
7. Utilize statistical and geospatial tools for climate data analysis and visualization.
8. Support acquisition, processing, and interpretation of satellite and remote sensing data.
9. Develop climate and agricultural vulnerability maps.
10. Integrate climate, weather, and agricultural datasets using GIS platforms.
11. Assist in generating agro-weather advisories and climate information products for farmers and other stakeholders.
12. Support dissemination of seasonal forecasts and climate risk information.
13. Participate in stakeholder engagement activities, including training workshops and community outreach programs.
14. Support the development of climate-smart agricultural recommendations.
15. Maintain accurate records of research activities and datasets.
16. Assist in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB3/2026/27
Position: Assistant Research Officer – Weed and Herbicides Science (1 post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade:  UR5(i)RTS
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To identify, map, and sustainably manage weed dynamics across major food security and commercial value chains (e.g., cereals, legumes, and root crops).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in plant science.
2. More than one year demonstrated relevant experience in a related field is an added advantage.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

1. Develop climate-smart Integrated Weed Management (IWM) technologies that reduce production costs, safeguard biodiversity, mitigate herbicide resistance, and boost national crop productivity.
2. Lead the design, execution, and analysis of multi-location field, screenhouse, and laboratory experiments on weed biology, ecology, and management.
3. Innovate and optimize eco-friendly weed control methods, including conservation agriculture (minimum tillage), cover crops, biological controls, and mechanical tools tailored for smallholder farmers.
4. Develop targeted containment and eradication protocols for parasitic and invasive weeds of national concern (e.g., Striga hermonthica, water hyacinth and dodder species).
5. Conduct independent regulatory testing of new herbicide formulations submitted for national registration to evaluate crop safety, environmental persistence, and efficacy.
6. Establish a national monitoring network to track, map, and report the development of Herbicide resistance in local weed populations.
7. Formulate rotational herbicide matrices to guide extension workers and farmers on mitigating chemical resistance.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB4/2026/27
Position:  Assistant Research Officer – Plant Physiology (1 post)
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RTS
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose:  To execute everyday research activities, laboratory procedures, and field trials focused on understanding crop functional mechanisms and responses to environmental pressures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science.
2. More than one year demonstrated working experience will be an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collect, analyzing, and interpreting data regarding crop physiological traits (such as drought, heat, salt and nutrient tolerance) to accelerate breeding pipelines and optimize crop performance for national food security.
2. Establish, monitoring, and maintaining field and screen-house experimental trials designed to evaluate germplasm for abiotic and biotic stress tolerances.
3. Actively collect physiological parameter data using specialized equipment (e.g., measuring chlorophyll fluorescence, stomatal conductance, canopy temperature, and relative water content). Plant growth index, assimilate partitioning)
4. Monitor and record reproductive growth stages, focusing on pollen viability, silk receptivity, and flowering synchronization in parent lines of hybrid crops.
5. Conduct routine lab process and biochemical assays to measure stress indicators in plant tissues (e.g., total soluble sugars, and lipid peroxidation).
6. Calibrate, operate, and maintain crop physiology laboratory equipment (such as porometers, infrared gas analyzers, and spectrophotometers) in accordance with safety SOPs.
7. Support general seed testing units by evaluating seedling vigor indices, germination kinetics, and physiological seed quality.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB6/2026/27
Position:                    Assistant Research Officer – Fish Genetics (1 Post)
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade:           UR5(i)RT
Age Limit:                 Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support fish breeding and genetics research through field data collection and molecular laboratory operations for aquaculture production and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Zoology, Genetics, Animal Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
2. Two (2) years of hands-on experience in a research laboratory or an applied aquaculture/fisheries setting is an added advantage.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in advanced genetic and bioinformatics tools (e.g., STATA, R, STACKS, or Geneious).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Execute routine molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and genotyping for genetic marker analysis.
2. Assist in the management of selective fish breeding programs, including tagging, tracking pedigrees, and monitoring phenotypic growth and disease resistance traits.
3. Oversee the daily operations of genetic facilities, aquaria, and haps.
4. Maintain strict biosecurity protocols and closely monitor fish health, spawning, and larval rearing.
5. Report Collect, organize, and analyze genetic and phenotypic data using statistical and bioinformatic software. Prepare technical reports, summaries, and assist in drafting peer-reviewed scientific publications.
6. Collaborate and Mentor of laboratory assistants or graduate students in interdisciplinary teams (e.g., fish nutritionists, data analysts) and help mentor junior lab.
7. Conduct field-based data collection on fish growth, survival, reproduction, and performance traits.
8. Collect, record, and organize phenotypic and pedigree data from breeding populations.
9. Maintain breeding records and ensure traceability of brood stock and experimental fish lines.
10. Assist in the preparation of technical summaries and field-based research reports.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB7/2026/27
Position:                    Assistant Research Officer – Fish Biotechnology (1 Post)
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade:           UR5(i)RT
Age Limit:                Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support fish biotechnology research through laboratory-based molecular analysis, sample processing, and management of genetic data for aquaculture production and productivity

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology.
2. More than one year of hands-on experience in a research laboratory or an applied aquaculture/fisheries setting is an added advantage.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in advanced genetic and bioinformatics tools (e.g., STATA, R, STACKS, or Geneious). An understanding of genome editing (CRISPR-Cas9) or quantitative genetics is highly desirable.
4. Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to work independently

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Execute routine molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and genotyping for genetic marker analysis.
2. Breeding Program Support: Assist in managing selective fish breeding programs, including tagging, tracking pedigrees, and monitoring phenotypic growth and disease resistance traits.
3. Oversee the daily operations of genetic facilities.
4. Maintain strict biosecurity protocols and closely monitor fish health, spawning, and larval rearing.
5. Collect, organizing, and analyzing genetic and phenotypic data using statistical and bioinformatic software. Prepare technical reports, summaries, and assist in drafting peer-reviewed scientific publications.
6. Offer Mentorship to interdisciplinary teams (e.g., fish nutritionists, data analysts junior lab assistants or graduate students).
7. Assist in the preparation of technical summaries and field-based research reports.
8. Manage laboratory sample inventories and ensure proper labeling and traceability.
9. Perform basic data entry and preliminary processing of molecular datasets.
10. Maintain laboratory records and contribute to technical reporting of laboratory activities.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB8/2026/27
Position: Assistant Research Officer – Animal Genomics and Biotechnology (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RT
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in animal genetics, genomics, biotechnology, and molecular biology aimed at improving livestock productivity, health, and genetic resource conservation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Veterinary Medicine Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
2. More than one year of hands-on experience in a research laboratory or an applied animal science setting is an added advantage.
3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in advanced genetic and bioinformatics tools (e.g., STATA, R, STACKS, or Geneious).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Execute routine molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and genotyping for genetic marker analysis.
2. Assist in the management of selective animal breeding programs, including tagging, tracking pedigrees, and monitoring phenotypic growth and disease resistance traits.
3. Reporting Collecting, organizing, and analyzing genetic and phenotypic data using statistical and bioinformatic software. Prepare technical reports, summaries, and assist in drafting peer-reviewed scientific publications.
4. Collect, process, label, and storing of biological samples (blood, tissue, hair, semen, etc.) following established protocols.
5. Collaborate and mentor of lab assistants or graduate students in interdisciplinary teams and help mentor junior laboratory staff.
6. Conduct field-based data collection on animal growth, survival, reproduction, and performance traits.
7. Collect, record, and organize phenotypic and pedigree data from breeding populations.
8. Maintain breeding records and ensure traceability of brood stock and experimental genetic lines.
9. Maintain strict biosecurity protocols and closely monitor animal health, spawning, and breeding.
10. Participate in stakeholder engagements, field demonstrations, and technology dissemination activities.
11. Maintain laboratory equipment, inventories, and research records.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB9/2026/27
Position:  Assistant Research Officer – Animal Reproductive Physiology (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RT
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in animal reproductive physiology and reproductive technologies aimed at improving livestock fertility and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production, Agriculture, or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
2. Practical skills in assisted reproductive technologies is an added advantage.
3. More than one year of hands-on experience in a research laboratory or an applied animal science setting.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in field and laboratory studies related to animal reproduction and fertility.
2. Support collection and processing of reproductive data and biological samples.
3. Assist in implementation of reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination, estrus synchronization, pregnancy diagnosis, and semen evaluation.
4. Maintain accurate records of experimental animals and reproductive performance data.
5. Participate in laboratory analyses and sample handling activities.
6. Assist in data entry, cleaning, and management.
7. Support farmer training, demonstrations, and extension activities related to livestock reproduction.
8. Prepare progress reports and contribute to scientific documentation.
9. Ensure proper handling of laboratory and field equipment.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervising scientist.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB10/2026/27
Position: Assistant Research Officer – Forage Breeding and Agronomy  (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR5(i)RT
Age Limit: Not more than 30 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in forage breeding, agronomy, seed systems, and feed resource development for sustainable livestock production.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. A first class or an Upper Second Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science.
2. More than one year of relevant experience in crop research, preferably in practical experience in field trial management, pasture management plant tissue culture, plant analysis will be an added advantage.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in establishing, managing, and monitoring forage field trials and demonstrations.
2. Participate in forage germplasm collection, evaluation, and characterization activities.
3. Collect field data on forage growth, yield, adaptation, and quality parameters.
4. Support forage seed production and seed quality assessment activities.
5. Assist in sample collection, laboratory analyses, and data management.
6. Maintain research plots, equipment, and field records.
7. Participate in farmer training, field days, and technology dissemination activities.
8. Assist in preparation of technical reports and research documentation.
9. Support data entry, analysis, and compilation of research findings.
10. Undertake any other research-related duties assigned by the supervising scientist.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB11/2026/27
Position: Technician – Agrometeorology (1 Post)
Reports t: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR6 RT
Age Limit:Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: To support research activities in agrometeorology, climate change adaptation, climate    modelling, weather data management, and dissemination of climate information for agricultural decision-making through data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of technical reports aimed at enhancing climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Minimum Qualifications requirements and Experience

1. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Agrometeorology, Meteorology Environmental Science or a related field.
2. More than one year’s experience in climate-related research, agrometeorology, or environmental data analysis will be an added advantage

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in designing and implementing agrometeorological and climate-related research studies.
2. Assist in collecting, processing, and managing meteorological, environmental, and agricultural data from field stations and other sources.
3. Support in installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of weather monitoring equipment.
4. Participate in field surveys and assessments related to climate variability and agricultural production.
5. Support the development and application of climate and crop simulation models.
6. Assist in downscaling climate model outputs for local and regional applications.
7. Support acquisition, processing, and interpretation of satellite and remote sensing data.
8. Integrate climate, weather, and agricultural datasets using GIS platforms.
9. Assist in generating agro-weather advisories and climate information products for farmers and other stakeholders.
10. Support the dissemination of seasonal forecasts and climate risk information.
11. Support the development of climate-smart agricultural recommendations.
12. Maintain accurate records of research activities and datasets.
13. Assist in proposal development and resource mobilization efforts.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB12/2026/27
Position:  Technician – Aquaculture (1 post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade:UR6 RT
Age Limit:Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: To plan, monitor and collect data from experiments to support research processes in a programme

Minimum Qualification ns and Experience:

1. A Diploma in Fisheries Management.
2. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years’ working experience gained from a fishery related institution/setting.

Specific Duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in collecting, processing, and managing biological and ecological parameters of different fish species.
2. Prepare work plans for field sampling and data collection on the biology and ecology of different species of fish.
3. Monitor and maintain confined experimental animals.
4. Assist in characterization of sampling ponds including composition, relative abundance, population structure, maturity distribution.
5. Collect and preserve fish samples for food and fecundity analysis.
6. Interact with fisher communities to understand their problems.
7. Participate in workshops, Agricultural shows and any other activity related to information dissemination related to aquaculture.
8. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programs to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
9. Participate in field surveys and assessments related to aquatic and aquaculture studies.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB13/2026/27
Position: Technician – Tissue Culture (2 Posts)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR6 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent
2. Two years’ relevant working experience

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a field plan for conducting experiments on either the Institute’s research farm or on land belonging to farmers
2. Prepare materials such as seeds, fertilizer, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
3. Prepare the experimental plot, planting seeds and labeling each experimental block according to the field plan
4. Collect data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots
5. Monitor the experimental plots for germination and sprouting as well as replanting, gap filling and tagging
6. Weed and thin excess, diseased, weakling and stunted seedlings to ensure continuous growth
7. Application of fertilizer, inoculations, infestations and labeling according to field specifications
8. Observe, examining and recording pollination and tagging
9. Undertake harvesting and post-harvesting activities including drying and packing
10. Conduct disease surveillance by visiting farmers to establish extent of disease and pest outbreak
11. Participate in baseline surveys to determine farmer needs and production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption
12. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programs to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
13. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programs designed for technology

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB14/2026/27
Position: Technician – Mechanical Engineering (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR6 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years

Job description: To install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and systems based on engineering designs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Technical Diploma in Mechanical engineering, Industrial Mechanics, Mechatronics or another related field.
2. At least two (2) years of mechanical maintenance experience in feed or food processing or manufacturing environments
3. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment independently
4. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience on conveyors, mixers, slicers, motors, and related equipment
5. Ability to read mechanical drawings, manuals, and maintenance procedures
6. Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance documentation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities.

1. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults using diagnostic tools.
2. Repair or replacing defective parts to reduce operational delays.
3. Perform hot work such as metal fabrication, cutting, and welding to repair structural components or build custom machine parts.
4. Conduct routine inspections, lubricate moving parts, and perform scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failures
5. Assist engineering teams with the assembly, alignment, installation, and commissioning of new machinery or heavy equipment
6. Read and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and engineering blueprints to understand system architecture.
7. Maintaining logs and preparing daily operational reports for the Mechanical Supervisor
8. Adhere to strict occupational health and safety regulations, ensuring workplace safety and proper handling of tools by managing occupational hazards associated with dust and particulate matter and power leakages.
9. Ensure strict compliance with industrial safety standards by putting in place the required biosafety and biosecurity measures.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB15/2026/27
Position: Technician – Agroforestry (1 Post) 
Reports to:  Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR6 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: To provide support to Scientists undertaking agroforestry research by employing knowledge of laboratory principles, practices and procedures to process laboratory samples, specimens and materials for analysis of biological and physical properties. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Diploma in Forestry, Agroforestry or its equivalent qualifications
2. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years’ working experience gained from agricultural related work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a field plan and preparing materials, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
2. Operate equipment, prepare installations and undertake maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment, performs experimental testing, monitors experiments, make observations, maintain quality control records as well as prepare test results and write report of findings.
3. Participate in baseline surveys to determine needs and agroforestry production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption
4. Collect data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots
5. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
6. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programmes designed for dissemination of research findings and technology transfer.
7. Undertake routine maintenance of instruments, equipment and facilities including installation and calibration
8. Provide input on the development of the annual budget, especially item and cost specifications
9. Requisite for laboratory materials and equipment according to approved budget
10. Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of natural resources
11. Observe health and safety procedures and guidelines
12. Analyse experimental data, interpreting results and preparing charts and graphs in order to support the documentation of research findings and results.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB15/2026/27
Position: Technician – Agroforestry (1 Post) 
Reports to:  Programme Leader
Salary Grade: UR6 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: To provide support to Scientists undertaking agroforestry research by employing knowledge of laboratory principles, practices and procedures to process laboratory samples, specimens and materials for analysis of biological and physical properties. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Diploma in Forestry, Agroforestry or its equivalent qualifications
2. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years’ working experience gained from agricultural related work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop a field plan and preparing materials, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
2. Operate equipment, prepare installations and undertake maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment, performs experimental testing, monitors experiments, make observations, maintain quality control records as well as prepare test results and write report of findings.
3. Participate in baseline surveys to determine needs and agroforestry production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption
4. Collect data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots
5. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
6. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programmes designed for dissemination of research findings and technology transfer.
7. Undertake routine maintenance of instruments, equipment and facilities including installation and calibration
8. Provide input on the development of the annual budget, especially item and cost specifications
9. Requisite for laboratory materials and equipment according to approved budget
10. Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of natural resources
11. Observe health and safety procedures and guidelines
12. Analyse experimental data, interpreting results and preparing charts and graphs in order to support the documentation of research findings and results.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB16/2026/27
Position:  Technician – Animal Breeding (1 Post)
Reports to: Programme Leader
Salary Grade:UR6 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 45years

Job Purpose:  To plan, monitor and collect data from experiments to support research processes in a programme

Minimum Qualifications and experience.

1. A diploma in Animal Production and management.
2. Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years’ working experience gained from animal/livestock related work.

Job Purpose: To plan, monitor and collect data from experiments to support research processes in a programme

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Agricultural Science with a focus in crop production.
2. Skills in statistical data analysis
3. Demonstrate Skills in field sample collection.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a field plan for conducting experiments on either the Institute’s research farm or on land belonging to farmers
2. Prepare materials such as seedlings, fertilizers, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
3. Prepare the crop/forage experimental plot, planting seeds and labelling each experimental block according to the field plan
4. Collect data on crops/forage, specimens and samples at various experimental plots
5. Monitor the experimental plots for germination and sprouting as well as replanting, gap filling and tagging of crop/forage fields.
6. Weed and thin excess, diseased, weakling and stunted seedlings to ensure continuous growth of crops.
7. Apply of fertilizer, inoculations, infestations and labelling according to crop field specifications
8. Undertake harvesting and post-harvesting activities including drying and packing of target crop/forage.
9. Conduct crop/forage disease surveillance by visiting farmers to establish extent of disease and pest outbreak.
10. Participate in crop/forage baseline surveys to determine farmer needs and production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption.
11. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programmes to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments.
12. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programmes designed for dissemination and technology transfer.

REF. NO: NARO/RT/JOB18/2026/27
Position:                    Technician – Pathology (2 Posts)
Reports to:                Programme Leader
Salary Grade :          UR6 RT
Age Limit:                 Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose:  To plan, monitor and collect data from experiments to support research processes on the causes of plant diseases, their mode of transmission, epidemiology, forecast and management.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should hold a Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent
2. Should have a minimum of two (2) years demonstrated relevant working experience in a related field from a recognized institution.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop a field plan for conducting experiments on either the Institute’s research farm or on land belonging to farmers
2. Prepare materials such as seeds, fertilizer, measurement instruments and other supplies for undertaking field experiments
3. Prepare the experimental plot, planting seeds and labeling each experimental block according to the field plan
4. Collect data, specimens and samples at various experimental plots
5. Monitor the experimental plots for germination and sprouting as well as replanting, gap filling and tagging
6. Weed and thin excess, diseased, weakling and stunted seedlings to ensure continuous growth
7. Apply fertilizer, inoculations, infestations and label according to field specifications
8. Observe, examine and record pollination and tagging.
9. Undertake harvest and post-harvest activities including drying and packing.
10. Conduct disease surveillance by visiting farmers to establish extent of disease and pest outbreak.
11. Participate in baseline surveys to determine farmer needs and production constraints as well as establish the impact of technology adoption.
12. Participate in developing and delivering education and training programs to farmers and other stakeholders including students on visits and attachments
13. Participate in agricultural exhibitions and other programs designed for technology transfer.

REF. NO: NARO/ADM/JOB1/2026/27
Position: Principal Information Technology Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Director Corporate Services
Salary Grade: UR3 RT
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To provide strategic direction, leadership, oversight, and technical guidance in the planning, implementation, and management of Information Technology systems and infrastructure across the NARO Secretariat and all its constituent Public Agricultural Research Institutes (PARIs).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants should hold Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field from a recognized University. (
2. A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
3. Possession of PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, will be added advantage.
4. At least six (6) years of relevant working experience in ICT, three (3) of which must have been served at a Senior level in a reputable organization.
5. Experience in managing enterprise ICT infrastructure, networks, and systems.
6. Demonstrated experience in ICT strategy development and implementation.
7. Experience in supervising technical teams and managing multi-site ICT operations.
8. Possession of relevant certifications such as CCNA, ITIL, PMP, or equivalent is a requirement/added advantage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Developing and overseeing the implementation of the NARO ICT strategy, policies, and standard operating procedures for the Secretariat and all PARIs.
2. Ensure that IT operations align with NARO’s mandate to support agricultural research through robust data management, network security, and enterprise systems.
3. Infrastructure Management: Overseeing the design, configuration, and maintenance of NARO’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) to ensure seamless connectivity across all institutes.
4. System Oversight: Supervising the management of enterprise systems, including Microsoft Dynamics SL, database administration, and web services (Apache, Tomcat, etc.).
5. Data Security & Continuity: Ensuring the integrity of NARO data by overseeing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery regimes, including daily, monthly, and annual cycles.
6. Performance Monitoring: Evaluating functional system performance across the organization and provide high-level technical reports to Management and the Board.
7. Security & Compliance: Leading the implementation of advanced network security measures to protect institutional data, hardware, and software from emerging cyber threats.
8. Resource Planning: Identifying and recommending hardware and software requirements and system improvements to support the organization’s growth and research needs.
9. Technical Support Coordination: Directing the provision of technical support to PARIs, ensuring standardized IT service delivery across the country.
10. Budget: Facilitating IT procurement planning and budgetary control to ensure value for money in all technology-related investments.
11. Supervision: Mentoring and supervising, the performance of the Senior IT Officer and the broader IT team.

REF. NO:  NARO/RS15/JOB3/2026/27
Position: Intellectual Property Management Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Senior Intellectual Property Management Officer
Salary Grade: UR 5(i) RS
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose:  To provide key role in the identification, protection and management of intellectual property (IP) arising from NARO’s research and innovation activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Applicants should hold an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Natural, Agricultural, Biological Sciences or a related field from a recognized institution.
2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in intellectual property management within a busy agricultural research or innovation environment.
3. Additional training in intellectual property aspects such as patent drafting, intellectual property management, or related areas from recognized institutions including the World Intellectual Property Organization is an added advantage.
4. Demonstrated experience in intellectual property management, including IP identification, disclosure processes, and support to IP Rights filings under various forms is an added advantage.
5. Good understanding of Uganda’s intellectual property landscape and policy environment, particularly in relation to agricultural research.
6. Experience working with research institutions, innovation systems, or agricultural research with proven ability to comprehend scientific and technological concepts, market trends, and research outputs is an added advantage.
7. Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate engagements with NARO scientists to identify and evaluate new technologies and assess their intellectual property potential.
2. Support the intellectual property disclosure process, including guiding researchers in the preparation and submission of Technology Disclosure Forms.
3. Support IP capture, assessment, draft of IP applications, file for IP rights and provide IP management and commercialization support in line with NARO’s policy frameworks.
4. Support in drafting, reviewing and processing of intellectual property rights applications.
5. Review relevant documents such as proof of concepts, research proposals, agreements and contracts to identify, safeguard and manage NARO’s IP obligations and interests.
6. Promote intellectual property awareness and capacity building within NARO and among its partners through trainings, sensitization sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
7. Maintain and manage NARO Intellectual Property portfolio and databases.
8. Facilitate linkages between research and industry for accelerated commercialization and technology transfer of NARO’s IP.
9. Provide support in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration and mediation, in relation to intellectual property matters where applicable.
10. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

REF. NO: NARO/ADM/JOB3/2026/27
Position: Information Technology Officer (1 Post)
Reports to: Program Leader      
Salary Grade: UR 5(i) RT
Age limit: Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: To support the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of information technology systems, digital platforms, databases, networks, and ICT infrastructure in order to enhance operational efficiency, research support, knowledge management, and service delivery across NARO.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Telecommunication Engineering a related field from a recognized institution.
2. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field shall be an added advantage.
3. At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in information technology, software development, systems administration, database administration, network management, cybersecurity, or ICT support in a reputable organization.
4. Demonstrated experience in implementation and support of information systems, databases, and ICT infrastructure.
5. Experience in web application development, mobile application development, or database management shall be an added advantage.
6. Professional certifications such as Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud, Linux, Cybersecurity, Project Management, or related certification.
7. Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies. Knowledge of programming languages, database systems, and web technologies is added.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Install, configure, monitor, and maintain computer hardware, operating systems, servers, storage systems, and related ICT infrastructure.
2. Offer support in administration of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), wireless networks, internet connectivity, and communication systems.
3. Monitor ICT systems performance and ensuring availability, reliability, and optimal utilization of ICT resources.
4. Support implementation and maintenance of data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
5. Participate in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of web-based, mobile, and enterprise information systems.
6. Support integration of digital systems and databases across NARO.
7. Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
8. Prepare technical documentation, user manuals, and system specifications.
9. Provide technical support for institutional digital transformation initiatives.
10. Support installation, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of databases.
11. Ensure database security, integrity, backup, and recovery.
12. Support implementation of data governance, quality assurance, and data management standards.
13. Implement ICT security policies, procedures, and controls.
14. Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, threats, and security incidents.
15. Support the implementation of cybersecurity awareness and compliance programmes within NARO
16. Maintain access controls, user authentication mechanisms, and data protection measures on all ICT Infrastructures.
17. Provide first and second-level technical support to users.
18. Diagnose and resolving ICT-related incidents and service requests.
19. Conduct user training on ICT systems, applications, and digital tools.
20. Support development of ICT user guides and training materials.
21. Support the implementation of emerging technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, geographic information systems, and mobile technologies.
22. Participate in ICT research, innovation, and technology evaluation initiatives.
23. Identify opportunities for improving business processes through technology adoption.
24. Maintain inventory records for ICT equipment and software assets.
25. Ensure compliance with institutional ICT policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

REF. NO: NARO/ADM/JOB2/2026/27
Position: Records Officer – Archives & Information Management (1 Post)
Reports to: Program Leader      
Salary Grade: UR 5(i) Admin
Age limit: Not more than 45 years

Job Purpose: Responsible for establishing records and information management systems at the council Secretariat.

Minimum Qualifications and experience required

1. Applicants should hold a Bachelors in Records and Archives Management, Bachelors in Library Information Science or a related field from a recognized university
2. Possession of master’s degree or post graduate training will be added advantage.
3. Knowledge EDMS software, ISO Records Management Standards.
4. Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in records management in a busy organization.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop filing systems for both physical and digital records.
2. Register incoming into the registry or electronic document management system
3. Control records movement to ensure file are returned.
4. Upload and tagging of metadata and maintaining shared drives.
5. Ensure proper storage of records through organized record rooms, archives and cabinets and monitoring temperatures.
6. Ensure implementation of retention & disposal schedule.
7. Carry out regular audits to ensure that directorates, are filling correctly.
8. Oversee the digitization of old records for quality control
9. Retrieve files upon request
10. Ensure sensitive information is removed before release of the requested file.
11. Maintain reference services to researchers and staff in case of need.
12. Assess the value records before archiving.
13. Prepare semi current records for transfer to ARIS -Kawanda.
14. Organize the destruction of expired records.
15. Train of staff on file creation and proper disposal.
16. Ensure compliance with national laws, data protection in managing NARO records.
17. Keep backup copies of vital in case of disaster.

REF. NO: NARO/SS/JOB1/2026/27
Position: Tractor Operator (1 Post)
Reports to: Human Resource & Administrative Officer              
Salary Grade: UR 7
Age Limit: Not more than 50 years

Job Purpose: To drive institute tractor that are in clean and sound mechanical  condition.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

1. Applicants should possess Uganda Certificate of Education (“O” Level) with at least four passes.
2. Possess a valid driving Permit with Class G, without any endorsements.
3. Holding driving permit class D or D1 will be added advantage.
4. Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience driving cars, /or vans machinery.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake routine and preventive maintenance of tractor by checking and topping-up the level of fuel, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the tractor
2. Inspect the tractor oil, hydraulic lines and other components, some of which are located underneath. Regularly clean the tractor and its implements, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments and calibrations
3. Operate tractor and trailer to transport farm products, livestock and materials to specified locations. Dismount and mount the tractor frequently to adjust implements and inspect its fluids and other components.
4. Attach tractor implements weighing up to 100 pounds, such as graders, plough, discs and backhoes. Operating tractor and implements to plough and furrow agricultural land for precision planting of seed crops
5. Load and offload farm products, livestock and other material supplies with due regard to environmental safety
6. Maintain records of the tractors daily activity showing journey, mileage, fuel, oil and signature of authorising officer to account for all the journeys made.
7. Observe traffic and safety precautions in order to prevent accidents and to avoid traffic violations. In addition, undertakes first aid in case of injuries.
8. Report tractor accident to the traffic police, Estate Maintenance Officer and the Farm Manager, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.
9. Requisition for fuel, lubricants and spare parts and maintain a record accounting for the same.
10. Take the tractor for major service or repairs in accordance to planned preventive maintenance schedule or insurance accident report.