Job Details (HYDROGEOLOGIST)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE (GRE)

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries and Departments. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 21st July, 2025.

 

 

1. Mandatory requirements for Applicants: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE.

b)    Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents

(‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates).

c)    Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

 

2. Application Process:

 

a)     Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

b)    Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your bio data moving downwards).

c)     If you already have an account, simply sign in and update your profile.

d)    Click on Jobs, then Advertised Jobs in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.

e)     Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.

f)     View the job details and click apply.

g)    Review your application and submit.

h)    You can only apply for two (02) posts clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for. Applying for more than two (02) posts will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

3. Emphasis: -

 

a)     Only on-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.

b)    Only Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews will be contacted. 

c)     Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid National Identification Card.

d)    Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;

e)     Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)     The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic documents of successful candidates in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be disqualified and charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda.

g)    In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

 

4. Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

 

Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism, Teamwork and Serving Public Interest


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
HYDROGEOLOGIST
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 147/286/01
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Science majoring in Geology and Chemistry; or Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Geology) from a recognized University/ Institution
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Hydrogeologist for performing the following duties:-

- Overseeing and leading activities related to the supervision, data capturing and analysis of all stages of the implementation of Ia solar water pumping systems;

- Working closely with the local contractor to plan and implement all solar water pumping systems;

- Managing on-site work during all stages of the system construction and installation that is geophysical survey, borehole drilling, installation and water distribution points;

- Supervising geophysical survey, drilling, developing of the borehole, yield testing and water quality analysis from initial testing through to final reporting;

- Independently assessing needs for maintenance work (post-installation) in projects where a malfunction exists and providing sustainable solutions;

- Maintaining regular contact with innovation by Africa’s Engineers in Israel to successfully implement and monitor new solar technologies and remote monitoring systems;

- Researching and implementing of best survey practices and borehole drilling and development equipment in all iA Projects;

- Conducting community technical trainings and sensitization to all iA water beneficiaries on water management for water and agricultural use;

- Supporting field team and conducting effective sensitization to all iA water beneficiaries, including establishing project steering committees;

- Supporting the Programme Manager to manage relationships with Municipal Officers, local leaders and international stakeholders;

- Sending daily updates and regular progress reports to international management team regarding prospective projects, construction and implementation of current projects and monitoring existing projects;

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

 


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