AGRO – PROJECT LEAD

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client in the Agro-Business sector, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced PROJECT LEAD to work in Luweero

Project Lead – Grain Storage & Aggregation

Role Purpose

The General Manager / Project Lead will be responsible for leading the setup, implementation and early-stage operations of a new grain storage and aggregation business. The first phase of the project will focus on grain aggregation, cleaning, drying, storage, quality control, warehousing and commercial offtake. The role requires a practical, hands-on agribusiness leader who can move the project from concept to full operational readiness and then lead the business through its initial operating phase.

The ideal candidate should combine grain operations experience, project execution capability, commercial discipline, farmer/aggregator relationship management and strong operational controls.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Project Setup and Implementation

• Lead the Phase 1 implementation of the grain storage and aggregation
• Support finalization of site layout, operational flow, intake systems, drying, cleaning, storage and dispatch
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, engineers, consultants and internal
• Oversee installation, commissioning and operational readiness of key equipment including cleaners, dryers, silos, warehouses, weighbridge and related infrastructure.
• Develop a practical project implementation plan with clear timelines, milestones, risks and

2.  Operations Management

• Set up and manage the day-to-day operations of the grain storage
• Establish intake, cleaning, drying, storage, bagging, bulk loading and dispatch
• Ensure smooth handling of maize, soybean and other grains as may be
• Manage plant efficiency, turnaround time, equipment utilization and operational
• Ensure proper maintenance planning for all equipment and

3.  Grain Aggregation and Supplier Development

• Develop and manage relationships with farmers, farmer groups, commercial farms, aggregators, traders, cooperatives and institutional suppliers.
• Build reliable grain supply channels to support the storage
• Support farmer and supplier education on quality standards, moisture levels, harvesting and post-harvest
• Develop transparent pricing, weighing, grading and payment

4.  Quality Control and Post-Harvest Risk Management

• Establish grain quality control systems from intake to
• Ensure proper sampling, grading, moisture testing, aflatoxin control, fumigation, pest control and storage
• Develop clear acceptance and rejection criteria for grain
• Minimize storage losses, contamination, spoilage and quality
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety, quality and regulatory

5.  Commercial and Financial Management

• Support development of the commercial model for aggregation, storage, drying, cleaning and
• Identify and develop relationships with buyers including millers, feed manufacturers, traders, processors, exporters and institutional buyers.
• Monitor buying prices, selling prices, storage costs, drying costs, margins and working capital
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and performance
• Ensure proper stock valuation, reconciliation and margin

6.  Systems, Controls and Reporting

• Establish standard operating procedures for all key operational
• Implement strong inventory controls, stock reconciliation and traceability
• Set up daily, weekly and monthly reporting dashboards covering intake, stock, quality, losses, sales, costs and
• Work with finance and ERP teams to ensure proper system integration and
• Prevent risks related to theft, stock loss, weighing manipulation, supplier collusion and quality

7.  Team Leadership

• Recruit, train and manage the initial project and operations
• Build a disciplined, accountable and performance-driven team
• Supervise key roles including operations, quality control, warehouse, maintenance, procurement, logistics and
• Set clear KPIs and performance standards for the

8.  Future Growth and Expansion

• Support planning for future phases including additional storage, animal feed production, human food processing and value
• Provide practical recommendations on expansion based on Phase 1 operating
• Build the foundation for a scalable agro-industrial

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• 8-15 years relevant experience in grain storage, grain trading, agro-processing, milling, animal feed, warehousing, commodity aggregation or large-scale post-harvest operations.
• At least 5 years in a senior operational or general management
• Strong experience with maize and/or soybean value chains is highly
• Experience managing silos, grain dryers, cleaners, warehouses, weighbridges or related post-harvest infrastructure is an
• Experience setting up or managing a new project, facility, plant or business unit is highly
• Regional experience in East Africa, especially Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania, would be an added

Key Competencies

• Strong hands-on operational leadership
• Good understanding of grain quality and post-harvest handling
• Commercial and financial discipline
• Strong project execution skills
• Ability to build supplier and farmer networks
• Strong integrity and control mindset
• Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Ability to work in rural and field-based environments
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Ability to build and lead a team from scratch

Key Deliverables in the First 6-12 Months

• Finalized Phase 1 implementation
• Operational readiness of the grain storage and aggregation
• Commissioned cleaning, drying, storage and handling
• Functional grain intake, quality control and dispatch
• Initial supplier, farmer and aggregator network
• Initial buyer/offtake relationships
• Recruitment and training of core operations
• SOPs and controls fully
• Stock reconciliation and reporting systems
• First season of grain aggregation successfully

Personal Attributes

• Honest and transparent
• Entrepreneurial but structured
• Hands-on and field-oriented
• Commercially alert
• Disciplined with systems and controls
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Strong with people and stakeholder management
• Able to build something from the ground up

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU- AGRO – PROJECT LEAD”

Note
The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Tuesday 7th July, 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.