Job Details (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER -DAIRY INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND TESTING)

 

 

 


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
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER -DAIRY INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION AND TESTING
Scale
U1E
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA DAIRY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5 - 10
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology; or Dairy Science and Technology or any other relevant Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above fields 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.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been served at Principal level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the for performing the following duties:-

-      Initiating and providing technical leadership and guidance in the formulation, review, development and implementation of policies, legislation, regulations, standards, strategies and plans for inspection, certification and quality testing of the dairy products;

-      Supervising and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management and operations of the analytical and quality testing laboratories for the dairy industry;

-      Supervising implementation of inspection plans, programmes and projects to ensure compliance with the dairy development policy and regulatory framework;

-      Registering, certifying and licensing of post-harvest, processing, transportation and storage facilities for the dairy products for domestic, regional and international markets;

-      Coordinating the conduct of the regulatory and quality assurance risk analysis for dairy products for the established and potential regional and international markets;

-      Supervising the classification and grading of the dairy products in line with the standards and other requirements for the national, regional and international markets;

-      Providing technical leadership and guidance in the registration, certification, licensing and deregistering of dairy farmers, transporters, processors and other value chain actors in the Country;

-      Developing and insuring compliance to the dairy industry standards and procedural manuals for quality and safety control, and supervising implementation of sensitization programs for quality controllers and technicians within the industry;

-      Providing technical support and support supervision of the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical data and information relating to milk production and products quality testing and analyses;

-      Providing technical support in the implementation of sensitization and capacity building plans and programmes for the dairy farmers and relevant key actors regarding policies, plans and strategies of the development of the dairy industry;

-      Planning, monitoring and evaluating implementation of inspection programs and strategies for the dairy industry ensuring adherence to policy and regulatory framework governing the dairy industry;

-      Planning, budgeting and reporting on the dairy inspection, certification and quality testing function of the dairy;

-      Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff of the Division;

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


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