Job Details (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, COTTON GINNING AND SEED PROCESSING)

 

 

 


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, COTTON GINNING AND SEED PROCESSING
Scale
U1E
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA COTTON ORGANIZATION SHOULD APPLY
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Ginning; or Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above fields plus a Masters Degree in any of the specified fields above from a recognized University or Institution. A Post Graduate Diploma in a relevant field will be an added advantage. Applicants who are Engineers should be registered with the Engineers Registration Board
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years of working experience in the field of cotton management three (3) years of which should have been served at Principal Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Cotton Production and Development for performing the following duties:-

-        Initiating development and implementation of policies, legislation, standards, plans and strategies for cotton ginning, and seed production and processing;

-        Supervising the provision of technical support and guidance to cotton ginneries and seed production and processing plants on technology development and adoption,

-        Planning and supervising the implementation of capacity building programmes and strategies for key stakeholders in cotton ginning and seed production and processing cotton industry;

-        Supervising the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical data and information relating to cotton ginning and seed production and processing;

-        Collaborating with national, regional and international research institutions and organizations for sustainable development and adoption of cotton ginning and seed production and processing technologies;

-        Coordinating and supervising implementation of inspection plans and programmes to ensure compliance with standards and regulations of the cotton ginning;

-        Organizing and/or conducting Ginning Out Turn (GOT) during the ginning season;

-        Inspecting seed processing infrastructure and machinery to ensure they operate at optimal processing capacity;

-        Coordinating, providing technical support and support supervision to cotton ginneries for enhanced productivity, efficiency and quality of the cotton ginning process;

-        Preparing and submitting work plans, budgets and performance reports to relevant authorities;

-        Supervising, coaching and appraising staff of the Division;

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


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