Job Details (FOREST OFFICER (FORESTRY SECTOR SUPPORT SERVICES))

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 Water and Environment
Post
FOREST OFFICER (FORESTRY SECTOR SUPPORT SERVICES)
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 the following Natural Sciences; Forestry; or Environmental Science; or Agriculture; or Botany/Zoology from a recognized University/ Institution
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Forestry Officer (Forestry Sector Support Services) for performing the following duties:-

- Supporting the formulation and review of oversight of national policies, legislations, strategies and plans for effective management of forestry resources;

- Supporting the setting of guidelines and national standards on forestry management;

- Supporting the coordination and supervision of technical support and training to Local Government;

- Overseeing the National Forestry Authority’s (NFA) performance contract in forest sector development;

- Supporting the inspection, monitoring and evaluation of Local Government Forestry Services for effective implementation of national policies, plans and strategies on forestry development;

- Supporting the coordination, inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the various actors in forestry management including Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA);

- Coordinating and supervising the National Forestry Plan (NFP) and cross-sectoral linkages (projects, programmes and plans);

- Supporting the promotion of public information and advocacy for the forest sector;

- Liaising and participating in regional and international programmes on forestry development;

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


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