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]
- Receiving, labelling, registering and ensuring safe custody of all samples into the analytical laboratory;
- Collecting samples, preparing and carrying out quality investigations, test analysis and control;
- Documenting and presenting testing and analysis results/ observations to the relevant authorities;
- Preparing and assembling re-agents and all the required materials necessary for the laboratory testing and analysis;
- Testing coffee samples from coffee field, processors and product developers and keeping records of their performance;
- Collecting standard data and providing safe custody of laboratory investigation records regarding coffee quality assessment and analysis;
- Maintaining an updated register on all analysis results that are out going from the laboratory;
- Implementing supportive research activities and quality control experiments;
- Cleaning, sanitising, maintaining and ensuring safe custody of scientific tools and instruments;
- Supervising cleaning and maintenance of a safe, neat and conducive laboratory working environment;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.