Job Details (PRINCIPAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (REGIONAL COORDINATOR))

 

 

 


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
PRINCIPAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICER (REGIONAL COORDINATOR)
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA COTTON ORGANIZATION SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL.5 - 30
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Crop Science or any other relevant Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above fields plus a Master of Science Degree in any of the specified disciplines above from a recognized University or Institution
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in a relevant field, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Agricultural Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Cotton Production and Development for performing the following duties:-

-        Providing technical support in the review, designing and implementation of policies, legislation, standards, plans and strategies on cotton production and cotton products’ development;

-        Supervising implementation of policies, legislation, regulations, standards, strategies and plans for cotton production and development;

-        Monitoring extension service delivery by Senior Agricultural Officers;

-        Providing technical support and guidance in the implementation of cotton production plans, programmes and strategies;

-        Providing technical support in the implementation of inspection plans and programmes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations of the cotton industry;

-        Establishing and maintaining working linkages and collaboration mechanisms with cotton research institutions for technology development; multiplication and dissemination through established uptake path ways;

-        Advocating, facilitating and supporting the development and provision of improved farm inputs and appropriate capacity development programmes for cotton farmers and value chain actors;

-        Establishing and managing an updated data and information management system for the cotton industry at the national level;

-        Planning and supervising technical surveys on the influence of various factors on the Cotton production and productivity;

-        Preparing and submitting work plans, budgets and performance reports on cotton production and value addition;

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


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