Job Details (COMMISSIONER, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION)

 

 

 


THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0 On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2012) approved the recommendations for the Rationalization of Government Agencies; Commissions; Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged; mainstreamed and new structures created. Arising out of the above changes, a number of vacancies were declared for filling.

 

1.1 The Public Service Commission therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of ONLY the following affected former Agencies listed below to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures. 

 

·     Dairy Development Authority (DDA)

·     Cotton Development Organization (CDO)

·     Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)

·     National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and

·     National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups

 

Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Wednesday 5th February, 2025 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

 

1.2  Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)      Apply ON-LINE.

b)      Scan and submit relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)      Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)      An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the designation of the post applied for.

 

1.3  Application Process

 

i)     Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

ii)     Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)    If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)  Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)   View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)  Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.4  Please Note: -

 

a)   Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)     Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and are on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)     Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)     Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews; where applicable.

f)      The Public Service Commission shall carry out verification of all academic and appointment documents of all successful candidates to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted a forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and also removed from the Public Service.

 

g)     In case of any inquiry, contact the Secretary; Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
COMMISSIONER, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5 - 01
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine; or Food Science and Technology; or Animal Production, Technology and Management; or Dairy Science and Technology; or any other relevant Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Dairy Development and Production plus a Master of Science Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University or Institution. A Post Graduate qualification in Management and or Administration will be an added advantage. Applicants should be registered with a relevant professional body in the case of Veterinary Medicine
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-          Providing strategic leadership and guidance in the formulation, review, and implementation of policies, legislation, standards, plans, and strategies for diary production, productivity, quality analysis and control, and marketing;

-          Establishing and strengthening frameworks for collaboration with national regional and international organizations on technology and products generation, standard setting, regulation and certification of dairy producers, handlers, processors and traders;

-          Establishing and maintaining collaboration mechanisms with research and other organizations nationally, regionally and internationally on diary production, productivity, and quality analysis and control;

-          Establishing and maintaining systems to address stakeholder complaints and concerns regarding adherence to dairy standards and regulations;

-          Advocating for and promoting adoption of environmentally friendly and economically viable diary production and value addition systems in various eco-zones throughout the country;

-          Coordinating the development and implementation of plans and strategies to enforce adherence to legislation, regulations and standards on diary production, development and marketing;

-          Providing professional guidance on the establishment and maintenance of appropriate infrastructure and facilities for diary production, quality analysis   and control, marketing;

-          Providing strategic supervision and guidance on the generation, dissemination, and application of appropriate technologies and the provision of advisory services for the development of value chain actors in the dairy industry;

-          Providing technical guidance in the development, review, and implementation of national plans, programs, and strategies that promote nutrition and food security.

-          Coordinating and supervising the registering, certifying, licensing and deregistering of dairy farmers, milk and dairy products collectors, processors, transporters, and traders/ dealers in the Country;

-          Planning, budgeting, and reporting on the departmental funds and performance of the dairy industry and

-          Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff in the Department;

 

-          Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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