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]
- Conducting inspection to ensure compliance with the cotton industry policies, regulations, plans, programmes, standards and strategies for cotton seed production;
- Providing technical support and guidance in the implementation of cotton seed production plans, programmes and strategies;
- Liaising with cotton research institutions on technology multiplication and dissemination to farmers and other relevant services providers;
- Establishing and managing an updated data and information management system for the cotton industry on cotton production and productivity, and distribution of planting seed;
- Monitoring, evaluating and distribution of planting seed to farmers to ensure quality cotton planting and production;
- Providing technical guidance to cotton farmers in the identification and documentation of agronomical challenges and forwarding them to the regional coordination office for redress;
- Monitoring and supervising establishment and use of demonstration plot for farmer training and technology transfer;
- Organizing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the distribution and sale of planting seed and other inputs to cotton farmers;
- Liaising with Principal Agricultural Officer – Regional Coordination on training farmers and Private Sector and Local Government extension workers on how to assist farmers to adopt the recommended agronomical practices for increasing cotton production and productivity; and
- Preparing and submitting work plans, budgets and performance reports on cotton production and distribution for the region;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
