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]
- Providing strategic leadership and guidance in the formulation, review, and implementation of policies, legislation, standards, plans, and strategies for enhancing cotton production, productivity and value addition;
- Establishing and maintaining collaboration mechanisms with research and other organizations nationally, regionally, and internationally on cotton production, productivity, value addition and marketing;
- Advocating and mobilizing resources to support effective implementation of plans, programs and projects for cotton production and development;
- Providing strategic supervision and guidance on the generation, dissemination, and application of appropriate technologies and the provision of advisory services for cotton value chains development;
- Monitoring the registration of all persons, organizations and bodies dealing in cotton seed, seed cotton, lint cotton, exporting lint-cotton, and operating ginneries;
- Providing assessment and lint classification service for the industry by issuance of certificates on a fee-for-work basis;
- Supervising the procurement, processing and distribution of planting seed within segregated areas, and production and distribution of later generation seeds outside segregated areas;
- Supervising the maintenance of an updated national database and information management system on cotton development plans, programs, projects and activities throughout the Country;
- Planning and facilitating capacity development programmes and strategies for cotton farmers, cotton processors, quality controllers, extension service providers and other value chain actors;
- Monitoring and advising the cotton industry on the procurement, quality standards and distribution of cotton inputs, indicative buying and export prices, and commencement and closure of the cotton marketing season;
- Coordinating the conduct of the regulatory and quality assurance risk analysis for cotton products for the established and potential regional and international commodity markets;
- Planning, budgeting, and reporting on the departmental funds and performance of the cotton industry in the country;
- Supervising, mentoring and appraising staff in the Department;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
