Royal Van Zanten Ltd - flower farm

Nansubuga Agnes

I work in Royal Van Zanten as Executive Secretary to the Managing Director. My first challenge was working with people of low education but finally I found the job exciting and they’re very good people to work with.

Florence Naginda

I work as a supervisor Chrysanthemums (Mums) which entails Quality Control and making sure the right cuttings are made.

Women in the Maintenance Department

We do the same work as men.

Juliet Kabaitira

I work as a Human Resource Manager in this farm. I hold a postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and a Bachelors Degree in Development Studies. My first challenge was managing people whose language I did not understand and they too did not understand English. There was a communication barrier at the beginning. I have now learnt the language and I relate with the workers very well.

Aisha Nanyonjo

I work in Royal Van Zanten as Supervisor in the green house. I supervise between 5-18 people who mainly pick flower cuttings

Faridah

I work in this green house as quality checker. I supervise a team of between 5-18 people.

Ayoo Joyce

I work as Assistant Accountant in this farm Royal Van Zanten. I hold a Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management. I also have a certificate in Cost Accounting.  Before joining this farm I worked as a cashier in a petrol station and later joined St. Kizito counselling center Gulu as an accountant.  I am still aiming higher in the advancement of my career.

Advice to women; hard work and commitment pays.

Harriet Nampewo Nalongo

I work as a Disease and Quality Officer. I started working as a picker (harvester) in 1996 and later promoted as a supervisor. In 2000 I was promoted to Assistant Manager cold room but because of pregnancy I couldn’t continue to work in Cold Room. After my maternity leave I was appointed as Assistant Harvest Manager. Later in 2006 I was made Assistant Scouting Manager and in the same year I was appointed as Assistant Disease and Quality control officer a post I am holding to date. The challenge I faced was being Assistant to men. They are difficult to work with especially when they know you can be better than them. They also wouldn’t listen to my concerns as a woman.

As a manager, managing people is not easy. You make a lot of enemies but at the same time, you can also make friends.

Xclusive Cuttings Ltd - flower farm

Mukamndigo Grace

I am a Harvester in this green House number 21.

Natyaba Florence

Supervisor green House NO.21

Prossy Nalubwama

I work as an Office attendant and my work involves Printing labels and stickers for use in green Houses besides running office errands.

Pauline Ayiko

I work as a Master roll administrator.