Job Details (ENGINEER)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE (GRE)

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 24th January, 2022. 

 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 Transcript and Certificates only);

c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

 Application Process:

 a) Visit the website  https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors 

b) Click and Register as a new User to create your account and complete your profile (starting with your 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 in the menu.  Select the Advert to view the jobs therein.

e) Click on the job from the list of advertised jobs.

f) View the job details and click apply.

g) Review your application and submit.

h) You can only apply for one (1) post. Applying for more than one (1) post will lead to automatic disqualification.

Emphasis: -

 a) Only On-line applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.

b) Candidates shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted.  

c) Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level certificates, the Degree Transcript and Certificates) and a valid identify card.

d) Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;

e) Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f) In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug 

 Applicants should, among others, have the following competencies:

Ethics and integrity; interpersonal, communication and computer skills; ability to adapt to multi-cultural settings; effective organizational and planning skills; time management skills; technical skills; report writing skills; negotiation skills; capacity for teamwork; innovation and concern for results, quality and standards.

 


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal & Fisheries
Post
ENGINEER
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
Permanent
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 147/286/01
Minimum Age
21
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering; or Civil Engineering; or Irrigation Engineering; or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized University / Institution.
Working Experience
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Engineer, Irrigation and Drainage for performing the following duties:-

Promoting implementation and evaluation of irrigation systems and projects according to technical specifications and in conformance with environmental standards;

Advising on constructing methods, materials and quality standards and developing the necessary designs;

Assessing sites and collecting information for developing drawings and plans for irrigation systems;

Supervising construction of irrigation systems and structures;

Promoting maintenance and repairing of irrigation systems, facilities and related farm structures;

Testing irrigation systems and related technologies in order to ensure their viability, efficiency and effectiveness;

Providing technical support and training extension staff in irrigation systems through partnerships with Private Sector and District Local Governments;

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


Back List of Jobs