Agricultural Officer
| Location | Abim, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 27, 2021 |
| Category | Agriculture Government Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job purpose:
To implement strategies, programmes and plans for sustainable utilization of agricultural engineering technologies.
Qualifications:
Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture, Farm Planning from a recognized Institution.
Responsibilities
i. Providing advice on agricultural technology transfer and adaptability in areas of soil and water conservation, agricultural engineering, water harvesting and irrigation;
ii. Initiating and developing Systems for suitable utilization of land;
iii. Developing strategies for utilization and engineering technologies which enhance land and water productivity;
ii. Initiating and developing Systems for suitable utilization of land;
iii. Developing strategies for utilization and engineering technologies which enhance land and water productivity;
iv. Supporting and developing mechanisms/systems for integrated, improved land, soil and water management and irrigation;
v. Compiling and analyzing District data on land use, soil conservation, farming systems and irrigation potential;
vi. Establishing linkages with research for securing and adapting appropriate technology;
vii. Rendering advice to the district staff on recent development in water harvesting and management of fragile soil;
viii. Streamlining methods for integrated management of land, soil and water;
ix. Publishing Information on productive land use, soil conservation and farming systems; and
x. Strengthening partnerships with relevant education institutions, industry and other stakeholders.
Job Requirements
Required education: Bachelor's degree
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts that exist in Abim District Local Government. Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 to The
Secretary,
District Service Commission,
P. 0. Box 1, Abim.
Let the applications reach our office not later than the 22nd March 2021. Details of the Job Description, person specifications, can be accessed from the Ministry of Public Service Website onwww.public service.go.ugor the Public Service Commission website onwww.psc.comor Abim DSC offices.
The Application Forms are obtainable from Public Service Commission. Farmers House, Parliament Avenue — Kampala or Offices of Secretaries to District Service Commissions Nationwide. Applicants should attach a set of three (3) CERTIFIED copies oi certificates. transcripts and other relevant documents, plus three (3) recent passport-size photographs.
Note: Those who previously applied in the financial year 2019/2020 are advised not to do so.
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