Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill Vacant Posts. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 30th September, 2020. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.
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) 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 https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.
ii) Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards.
iii) If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile.
iv) Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
v) View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.
vi) Review your application and SUBMIT.
NB. You can only apply for one post.
Please Note: -
a) Only applications on-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment and a National Identity Card during the Oral Interviews.
d) Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.
e) 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.
- Preparing guidelines in form of booklets/ manual outlining general nursery practice for raising seedlings/planting materials for Fruits and Nuts;
- Providing technical advice and guidance to Local Government staff and other service providers on improved Fruits and Nuts, production technology and management;
- Carrying out promotional activities and organizing training programmes for Nursery operators for specific Fruits and Nuts species/varieties suitable for different zones and developing a national inventory;
- Establishing and maintaining a database of vegetable Fruits and Nuts growing centres and trends of Fruits and Nuts production in the Country;
- Liaising with National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) on issues of planting material improvement, resistant varieties, pest/disease control and post-harvest technology;
- Establishing and maintaining collaboration linkages with Agribusiness and other stakeholders on issues of improved production technology and marketing of Fruits and Nuts;
- Carrying out capacity building for Local Government Staff and other service providers and supervising the activities for production of Fruits and Nuts;
- Preparing periodic workplans, budgets and performance reports on production of Fruits and Nuts in the Sub-sector;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
