Job Details (COMMISSIONER, FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT)

 

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Application Forms/Public Service Form No.3 (2008) should be filled ON-LINE not later than 18 May, 2018.  The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed via the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug .

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE.

b)    Scan, attach 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)    Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) 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 Jobline and click ‘Apply Online’)

     ii.        Register only once as a new user and login

    iii.        Complete your profile (starting with the Bio data moving downwards)

   iv.        View Available Adverts and the jobs therein.

    v.        Click on a Job from the list of the advertised jobs

   vi.        View the Job Details and Click Apply now

  vii.        Review your application and SUBMIT your application.

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts for a given advert

 

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 their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

d)    Applicants 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)    In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No. 0414237671, 0414254271 or 0414342279 or send an e-mail to 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.


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
COMMISSIONER, FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 46/70/01 VOL.8
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries or Zoology or Aquatic or Biological Science plus a Master of Science Degree in any of the above specified disciplines from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of an additional qualification in Leadership, Business Administration, Public Administration or Management will be added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, in Natural Fisheries Resources Management three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner, in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director, Fisheries Resources for performing the following duties:-

-       Initiating and implementing policies, laws, standards, plans and strategies for sustainable exploitation of natural fisheries resources in the Country;

-       Monitoring and evaluating the production and productivity of the natural fisheries resources in Uganda;

-       Restocking lakes and rivers with appropriate fish species and breeds for sustainable natural fisheries production;

-       Building capacity at all levels for fisheries management and development;

-       Identifying and providing guidance on management of fish breeding and nursery areas;

-       Providing support to Beach Management Units (BMU) in monitoring, control and surveillance activities for the safety of fisheries resources;

-       Providing technical support and guidance to different stakeholders on the use of appropriate fish harvesting technologies and gears;

-       Conducting periodic catch assessment and frame surveys on trade in natural fisheries resources so as to inform the planning and decision making process for natural fisheries resources;

-       Establishing, operationalizing and maintaining an up-to-date National Database on the natural fisheries resources;

-       Controlling aquatic weeds on affected water bodies for the safety of natural fisheries resources;

-       Establishing and maintaining collaborative linkages with neighboring countries with regard to management of trans-boundary natural fisheries resources;

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


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