Job Details (SENIOR ENTOMOLOGIST, SERICULTURE )

 

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
SENIOR ENTOMOLOGIST, SERICULTURE
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 46/272/01 VOL.8
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology or Botany with an option in Entomology from a recognised Institution/University. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicant should have three (3) years relevant working experience in the field of Entomology, which should have been served at the Officer level, in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Entomologist, Sericulture for performing the following duties:-

-       Maintaining silkworm breeding and egg production laboratories;

-       Maintaining silkworm races and mulberry germplasm at the National Sericulture Centre;

-       Regularly testing and evaluating the suitability of locally generated silkworm strains and imported eggs;

-       Participating in the dissemination of information to technical staff and farmers on proper sericulture management practices;

-       Undertaking training of extension staff and communities in sericulture technologies, quality control techniques and standards for sericulture;

-       Supervising, monitoring and evaluating silkworm rearing activities in the country;

-       Preparing timely reports and briefs for management of sericulture information and monitoring systems;

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


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