Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts. Applications should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors to apply.
Applicants are advised to: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan, attach and submit On-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion).
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
d) The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.
e) 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
a) Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors/Adverts/Adverts
b) As a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the 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 on the menu.
e) View available adverts and the jobs therein.
f) Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.
g) View the Job Details and Click Apply now.
h) Review your application and SUBMIT. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.
NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts in a given advert.
Please Note: -
a)
Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered. No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.
d) 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 Principal Communications Officer for performing the following duties;
- Developing and implementing a Communication Strategy in line with the National Strategic Framework;
- Taking lead in production of agricultural extension services communication materials including Newsletter, Sector Bulletins, brochures and promotional material;
- Supporting the marketing and communication of agricultural extension services through parity magazines and use of brand materials;
- Developing and implementing agricultural extension services advocacy strategy campaigns, in consultation with the Director and Heads of Department;
- Drafting, editing and distributing materials for the press, on agricultural extension services;
- Carrying out field inquiries from major stakeholders including farmers, consumers, journalists, politicians and service users to get feedback on the provision and consumption of agricultural extension services;
- Maintaining social media accounts and implementation of a social media strategy;
- Providing creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects;
- Planning/ creating multi-media communications materials and compiling and circulating electronic daily news summary;
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders so as to ensure proper dissemination of information on extension services in the Ministry;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
