THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans both serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments and Applicants from outside the Public Service to fill vacant posts. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 21st August 2018 The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed through the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug .
Applicants are advised to: -
a) Apply ON-LINE;
b) Scan and submit relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional 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) For serving Officers, print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) off the system and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
Application Process
i. Visit the website www.psc.go.ug Go to Job line and click Apply On-line;
ii. If you already have an Account on the system, log in and update your profile accordingly;
iii. For new Users, register first then log in;
iv. Complete your profile (starting with the Bio data moving downwards);
v. View Available Advert and the jobs therein;
vi. Click on a Job from the list of advertised jobs;
vii. View the Job Details and Click Apply;
viii. Review your application and SUBMIT.
Please Note: -
a) Only applications On-line will be considered;
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews;
d) Serving Officers should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews;
e) Each applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two (2) posts;
f) In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug
Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
- Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
- Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner Agricultural Planning and Development in performing the following duties:-
- Formulating strategic plans and priorities for the Agricultural Sector;
- Coordinating preparations of the Agriculture Sector Budget Framework Paper;
- Harmonizing of agricultural sector strategies with regional and international strategies;
- Formulating guidelines for sector and district budget planning and execution;
- Developing and organizing training programmes to build the capacity of the Ministry, Local Governments and other stakeholders in development of plans and strategies;
- Coordinating public investments in the agriculture sector;
- Reviewing existing agriculture sector investments and new project proposals for consideration for investment;
- Liaising with sector stakeholders, including donors, NGOs and line ministries on sector related interventions;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.