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.
- Participating in the implementation of National Food and Nutrition policies and plans;
- Participating in preparation of Crop Production Department quarterly and annual Work Plans;
- Implementing food-based strategies and plans for increasing availability and accessibility of nutritious food crops, which promote human nutrition;
- Participating in the development and provision of capacity building programs on nutrition for Local Governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders;
- Guiding the implementation of LGs Food and Nutrition Action Plans;
- Developing and conducting LGs training programmes on nutrition;
- Participating in establishment of food and nutritional surveillance system to provide timely information to stabilize food and nutritional situation;
- Promoting development of small scale/cottage food processing activities;
- Promoting primary crop processing technologies at all levels;
- Promoting integration of proper nutrition in schools and youth programmes including school gardening;
- Participating in events to commemorate World Food Day and Agricultural Shows among others.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.