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Names of the 26 candidates shortlisted for the public service commission positions

Agnes Tumuheire — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 08:58:55 +0000

According to the statement from the ministry of public service, the shortlisted candidates will be subjected to tests on 2rd and 3rd October 2.

“The following applicants have been shortlisted for competence-based written tests for the position of permanent secretary at Audit House, Office of the Auditor General, Conference Hall,” a notice signed by Dr John Geoffrey Mbabazi, the secretary to PSC, read.

Mr Patrick Ocailap, the deputy secretary to the Treasury, Mr Joseph Oriono Eyatu, commissioner in charge of rural water at the ministry of Water and Environment, Mr Moses Watasa, a commissioner at the ministry of ICT, and Mr Samson Bagonza, an employee of ministry of Works, are among those shortlisted for the positions.

It has been President Yoweri Museveni‘s duty to appoint and reshuffle the permanent secretaries across ministries, with the last mass transfers and appointments done in 2016.

List of candidates

1. Moki Abubakar Muhammad
2 Ocailap Patrick
3 Olaunah Emmanuel Ourum
4 Walugembe Fredrick Edward
5 Olwor Sunday Nicholas
6 Tukwasibwe Justaf Frank
7 Tumusiime Bamugaya Vincent
8 Lamaro Ketty
9 Bagonza Samson
10 Haji Kakande Yunus
11. Eyatu Oriono Joseph
12. Adong Grace Choda
13. Mutabazi Kalo James
14. Kibenge Aggrey David
15 Kaima Godfrey
16. Akileng Simon Peter
17. Atama Gabriel Richard
18. Arach Ojara Margaret
19 Muhindo Eseri Ngene
20. Dombo James Collins
2l. Ngabirano Kahiriita Francis
22 Walala John Genda
23 Okaka Geoffrey
24. Watasa Moses Wambwa
25 Obol David Otori
26. Byamungu Byimaana Elias

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Financial Intelligence Authority Job opportunities

mugisa geofrey — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:55:04 +0000

The establishment of a Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities;

to impose certain duties on institutions and other persons, businesses and professions who might be used for money laundering purposes;
to make orders in relation to proceeds of crime and properties of offenders;
to provide for international cooperation in investigations, prosecution and other legal processes of prohibiting and preventing money laundering;
to designate money laundering as an extraditable offence; and to provide for other related matters.

JOB ADVERT ONLINE 2- Job Descriptions & Person Specification by Jeff Ziwa on Scribd

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Logistics Officer needed at Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Atugonza Gorett — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:29:36 +0000

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Commissioner Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development

About Us:

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries established an Agricultural Investment Unit under the Department of Agricultural Investment and Enterprise Development. The major objective of the Unit is to assist in coordinating and promoting agribusiness, with emphasis on value addition and act as an initiative to link and create synergies between MAAIF (Public Policy / Regulation), the Private Sector and Development Partners on issues of promoting agribusiness and value addition.

Job Summary: The Logistics Officer will be responsible for formulation and planning matters relating to Finance, Administration and Procurement of the Agricultural Investment Unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasked with preparing procurement plans and budgets;
In charge of initiating procurement requisitions;
Responsible for security and safe custody of assets and materials in the unit;
Ensure timely accountability for funds and activities;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant for the Logistics Officer job opportunity should hold an Honors Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance or related field from a recognized University/Institution;
Possession of a Post Graduate Qualification in the above fields is an added advantage;
At least two years’ experience in logistics and procurement management in Government or a reputable organization
Good management and leadership skills;
Demonstrated ability to adequately handle procurement and logistics;
Good financial management and budgeting skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Good planning skills;
Good negotiation skills;
Team work;
Computer/ ICT skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages;
Proactive with the ability to work with minimum supervision;
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
Computer literacy and be proficiency in Microsoft Office;
Good data collection and analysis skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download here, in triplicate and attach certified copies of academic documents and submit to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, P.O. Box 102, Entebbe, Open Registry, Uganda

NB: Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews and their names displayed on the Ministry website or on the MAAIF Notice Board, shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the oral interviews. Applicants who shall not hear from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves as unsuccessful.

Deadline: 3^rd March 2017

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Senior Programme Officer TB/HIV needed at Ministry of Health (MoH)

Atugonza Gorett — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:16:13 +0000

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer TB/HIV

Organization: Ministry of Health (MoH)

Funding Source: United States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager ACP

About US:

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funds to support a five year Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the United States of America Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Cooperative Agreement will support HIV prevention, care and treatment policy development, strategic information and the current National Laboratory Strategic Plan. The MOH intends to use some of the resources under this assistance to support several technical positions in the AIDS Control Program (ACP), Central Public Health Laboratories (CPHL), Resource Center, and National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) to execute the function of policy formulation and monitoring implementation. The staff to be recruited under this support will be contracted by the MOH under the support received from CDC through the CoAg. The contracts are initially for one year with a provision for annual renewal up to four years subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance of the staff.

Job Summary: The Senior Programme Officer TB/HIV will provide technical leadership and strategic direction in the development and implementation of HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing the development, review and ensuring compliance to policies, plans, strategies, guidelines and standards for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program
Providing technical guidance and leadership in business and operational planning and budgeting for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program activities
Coordinating and providing technical support to a broad portfolio of implementing partners, districts and facilities that provide for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program services.
In charge of promoting and enhancing Public Private Partnerships and collaborative linkages between the local Governments, Non-government Organizations and communities.
Offering technical support to research initiatives for HIV&AIDS Care and Treatment Program
Coordinating capacity building and development activities targeting districts, facilities, and other health workers at various levels.
In charge of monitoring and evaluation of program implementation.
Managing staff performance and ensuring achievement of set targets
Oversee the development of periodic reports and submission to relevant authorities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the CDC Senior Programme Officer TB/HIV job placement must hold an MBChB degree or equivalent from a recognized University
Possess a Master’s Degree in Medicine or Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized university
Possession of a post graduate qualification in management, project planning and management would be an added advantage
Possession of a fellowship in HIV&AIDS or infectious diseases is an added advantage
A minimum of nine years relevant working experience managing HIV&AIDS programs at national or regional level.
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in managing HIV&AIDS programs
Broad knowledge and understanding of current national and global trends for HIV&AIDS policies and practices.
Demonstrated leadership and supervision, team work, networking, communication & writing skills
Familiarity with commonly used computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandans are encouraged to send a filled Application Form/ Public Service Form 3 (2008), download here, in triplicate and attach the following; recent certified passport-size photograph, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of certified academic certificates and transcripts, photocopies of professional registration certificates and valid practicing licenses where applicable, two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers, a photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position and copy of national identity card. All applications should bear the title and the number of the post being applied for. Applicants should apply for only one post. Applicants should include their telephone and email contacts on their applications. The complete application should be submitted by hand to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, P.O. Box 7272, Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya, Kampala, (Room No. HRM Office B012 MoH Headquarters between 8.00 am – 5.00 pm working days). Hand written applications are also acceptable.

Deadline: 17^th February, 2017

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Project Finance and Administration Officer needed at The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)

Atugonza Gorett — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:38:39 +0000

Job Title: Project Finance and Administration Officer

Organisation: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Focal Contact Manager

About US:

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (Responsible Party), Ministry of Water and Environment (Lead Implementing Partner) and other Stakeholders are implementing Inclusive Green Growth for Poverty Reduction Programme, 2016 to 2020.

Job Summary: The Project Finance and Administration Officer will provide administrative and finance support to the project implementation and Project Focal Contact Manager to ensure effective running of the project management unit. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative (contractual, organizational and logistical) matters under the project and provides necessary assistance to Project Management Unit in the implementation of day-to-day project activities. The jobholder provides all necessary support to the Project Team in the implementation of the project in accordance with the UNDP procedures, including financial-administrative aspects of the Project implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support in administrative issues to ensure the effective running of the project management unit;
Drafting project correspondence and documents;
Preparing draft job descriptions, vacancy announcements, compiling matrixes in consultation with UNDP Project Team, Implementing Partner and Responsible Parties;
Under Project Manager’s coordination providing services for performance evaluation review of project personnel.
Providing administrative and financial consultations to the recipients of funds supporting local initiatives for timely submitting of good quality financial reports, required by UNDP rules and procedures
Undertake timely preparation of accountabilities with supporting documents on project funds advanced to MGLSD.
Provide proper accounting to the project by controlling the supporting documents for payments and reviewing financial reports from Local Task Coordinators in Brest and Grodno regions, Grant manager, Ecotourism Advisor, sub-contractors and sub-recipients;
Prepare and submit payment requests with proper support documentation to UNDP
Provide necessary financial and logistical support to the PM and project consultants in conducting different project activities.
Collect and keep files of project documents, expert reports and ensure general circulation of documents;
Maintain the project’s disbursement ledger and journal;
Provide financial monitoring and reporting focusing on achievement of the following results:
Offer financial support to ensure an effective running of the project management unit in compliance with UNDP rules, regulations and policies of financial activities, financial recording/reporting system;
Provide follow-up on audit recommendations (including GoU Audit recommendations);
Implement effective internal controls and ensure proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system due to the UNDP and GoU procedures;
Contribute to preparation of periodic financial reports required by relevant national and/or donor procedures for project, donors, government and other parties involved in implementation and funding of activities clue to the UNDP and GoU procedures;
Interact with UNDP to request funds transfer, verify financial reports, budget revisions;
Provide financial monitoring over project commitments and expenditures, and assist the PM in assuring proper project delivery;
Regularly interact with sub-recipient organizations in facilitation and preparation of the financial reports and other related documentation, directing and consulting of sub-recipients on proper reporting tools;
Draft documents for comprehensive evaluations in line with relevant UNDP/GoU and national procedures;
Draft project budget revisions;
Assist in procurement of services and goods under the project.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Social Work and Social Administration Development Studies BBA and B Com (Management)
Post-graduate Qualification in Project Planning, Business Administration or Finance is an added advantage
A minimum of four years of relevant Project Planning and Management experience;
Excellent finance and budgeting skills;
Working knowledge of UNDP rules and regulations is an advantage;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acts as a team player and facilitating team work;
Outstanding analytical, organizational and administrative skills;
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to monitor and take corrective action to ensure adherence to organizational values, norms and principles.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send hand deliver their applications to:

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Developments,

Plot 2, Simbamanyo House, George Street,

P.O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 30^th December 2016 by 11:00 am

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Jobs at the National Identification and Registration Authority

Samuel Wamuttu — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:09:53 +0000

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ORGANISATION PROFILE

On the 26th March 2015 the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda passed the Registration of Persons Act, 2015, an Act to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for registration of individuals and to establish a National Identification Register.

This law establishes the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)and provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens living in Uganda and the issuance of Identification Cards and other related matters.

NIRA wishes to fully operationalise its structure in accordance with its mandate and therefore requires staff of high calibre and integrity to immediately fill, the available vacancies listed below;

JOB POST ON 15th July, 2016

Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Read More…
Senior Procurement Officer Read More…
Senior Accountant Read More…
Warehouse and Stores Supervisor Read More…
Senior Registration Officer-Births/Deaths Read More…
Senior Registration Officer-General Read More…
Senior Registration Officer-Identity Cards Read More…
Senior Registration Officer-Field Support Read More…
Senior Internal Auditor Read More…
Registration Officers-District Read More…
District I.T Officer Read More…
Assistant Registration Officer-District Read More…

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons should send their applications, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited (PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampalaor hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names and contact details of 3 referees.
In your application letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you are applying for.
Please ensure the application reaches the above address not later than3rd August, 2016. Applications delivered after the closing date will not be received.
NO APPLICATION shall be received at any of the NIRA offices.
If you do not hear from NIRA within two months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to disqualification.

PLEASE NOTE:

NIRA has contracted the services of Profiles International Uganda Limited, a reputable Human Resource Consultancy firm to receive all applications on its behalf.

JOB POST ON 1st July, 2016

Manager PR & Corporate Affairs
Manager Registration & Operations-Field Support
Manager Finance
Manager Data Processing & Production
Manager Administration
Manager Human Resource Management
Manager Legal & Advisory
Manager Planning & Strategy
Manager Compliance & Enforcement – (Legal)
Manager Monitoring & Evaluation
Manager Registration & Operations – Head Quarters

Click here for Staff Job Descriptions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested persons should send their applications, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials to the National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited (PIUL), Plot 26B Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampalaor hand deliver the application at its offices indicated above from8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names and contact details of 3 referees.
In your application letter and on the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you are applying for.
Please ensure the application reaches the above address not later than 20th July, 2016. Applications delivered after the closing date will not be received.
NO APPLICATION shall be received at any of the NIRA offices.
If you do not hear from NIRA within two months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to disqualification.

PLEASE NOTE:

NIRA has contracted the services of Profiles International Uganda Limited, a reputable Human Resource Consultancy firm to receive all applications on its behalf.

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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/ EXAMINATIONS

Gerald Businge — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:17:59 +0000

POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/ EXAMINATIONS
REF : HRM 70/216/01
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1E
AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE
Experience 7 to 10 Years
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
Research and Planning: Setting goals
Organization, Management and Leadership: Handling details
Work Survival: Meeting goals
Work Survival: Enlisting help
Job Status Full Time
Vacancies 1
Role Designing and administering selection and promotional instruments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Work and Social Administration or (Arts or Social Sciences with Personnel Management as one of the subject) plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational/Organizational Psychology from a recognized University/ Institution.
OR
An Honours-Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Occupational/Organizational Psychology plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should at least have nine [9] years relevant working experience, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Principal Officer or equivalent relevant level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/she should have working experience in developing examination databank, designing administering and managing selection examinations and tests.

DUTIES:
The incumbent shall be responsible to the Commissioner/Boards and Examinations for performing the following duties:-

• Designing and administering selection and promotional instruments.

• Developing and issuing schemes of examinations/selection instruments for Health Service.
• Developing and managing examination databank.
• Training and retraining examination panel when need arises.
• Providing technical support and guidance to District Service Commissions whenever required to do so.
• Liaising and collaborating with other examination/selection and professional registering associations/Boards.
• Supervising, coordinating and developing the staff of the examination section
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 19th August 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc. go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in

Role Designing and administering selection and promotional instruments

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SENIOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR – VIROLOGY

Gerald Businge — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:03:25 +0000

POST : SENIOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR – VIROLOGY
REF : HRM 46/70/02
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE
Sector Architecture and Engineering – Agricultural Engineering
Job Type Permanent

Experience 2 to 5 Years
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
Research and Planning: Identifying problems
Research and Planning: Solving problems
Organization, Management and Leadership: Coordinating tasks
Work Survival: Accepting responsibility
Job Status Full Time
Vacancies 1
Role Heading the Virology Section of the Laboratories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Crop Disease Management or Crop Protection or Virology or Crop Science from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience which should have been gained at the level of Agricultural Inspector or Agricultural Officer in Government or equivalent relevant level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/she should have the following Key Competencies; team work, results orientation, planning, organizing and coordinating and customer care.

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Agricultural Inspector for performing the following duties:-

• Advising on the types of antibodies to be assembled in the laboratory for use in different virus detection systems.
• Being part of the National Task Force that provides technical back-up in control of pest epidemics in Uganda.
• Conducting pest, viruses, weeds and disease surveillance with emphasis on virus plant problems.
• Liaising with national and international research organizations to harness techniques that work in Uganda.
• Linking with research system on control of weeds.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Apply for this job

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two posts

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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SENIOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR – VIROLOGY

Gerald Businge — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:58:09 +0000

POST: SENIOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR – VIROLOGY
REF : HRM 46/70/02
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE
Sector Architecture and Engineering – Agricultural Engineering
Job Type Permanent

Experience 2 to 5 Years
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)

Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
Research and Planning: Identifying problems
Research and Planning: Solving problems
Organization, Management and Leadership: Coordinating tasks
Work Survival: Accepting responsibility
Job Status Full Time
Vacancies 1
Role Heading the Virology Section of the Laboratories.

He/she should have the following Key Competencies; team work, results orientation, planning, organizing and coordinating and customer care.

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Agricultural Inspector for performing the following duties:-

• Heading the Virology Section of the Laboratories.
• Supervising and handling the diagnosis of plant virus problems on plant/plant products and imports.
• Supervising the green house attendants to manage the plants.
• Supervising the safe disposal of virus infected plants.
• Cataloguing the virus infections infecting plants in Uganda to be used to compile a crop production handbook.
• Advising on the types of antibodies to be assembled in the laboratory for use in different virus detection systems.
• Being part of the National Task Force that provides technical back-up in control of pest epidemics in Uganda.
• Conducting pest, viruses, weeds and disease surveillance with emphasis on virus plant problems.

• Liaising with national and international research organizations to harness techniques that work in Uganda.
• Linking with research system on control of weeds.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Apply for this job

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two posts

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PRINCIPAL WATER OFFICER (GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT)

Gerald Businge — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:51:02 +0000

POST : PRINCIPAL WATER OFFICER (GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT)
REF : HRM 70/73/01 VOL. 11
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U2
AGE : 28 YEARS AND ABOVE
Experience 5 to 7 Years
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
Organization, Management and Leadership: Coordinating tasks
Work Survival: Meeting goals
Work Survival: Enlisting help
Job Status Full Time
Vacancies 1
Role Assisting in the formulating and reviewing of national policies and strategies for the water sector and sanitation sub-sector in relation to ground water.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Geology plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Geology from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum six (6) years working experience in the field of Ground Water Development in Government or equivalent relevant level of experience from a reputable organization. Experience in working with Local Governments is an added advantage.

He/she should possess well developed communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and management qualities.

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner for performing the following duties:-

• Assisting in the formulating and reviewing of national policies and strategies for the water sector and sanitation sub-sector in relation to ground water.
• Assisting in the formulation of national plans and project proposals for water sanitation.
• Providing technical advise and support to local governments and private sector actors engaged in the management of ground water resources and provision of water and sanitation services. • Analyzing, compiling and consolidating of data and reports on ground water development for the water and sanitation sub-sector and preparing quarterly, half-yearly and annual report for the sub-sector. • Coordinating the development and management of information system (MIS) for ground water development and sanitation sub sector and ensuring that it is properly maintained and is in operational at all time. • Facilitating the development of materials for recommendation, promotion and public awareness campaign and dissemination of ground water development activities. • Participating in preparation and consolidation of the water and sanitation annual and quarterly plans and budgets. • Collaborating with the sector social scientists to ensure that gender concerns are incorporated in all ground water development activities. • Fulfilling of the administrative role of the lead of section which may include but not limited performance appraisal of staff and coaching, mentoring and training of sub-coordinate staff. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Apply for this job

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two posts

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