Assistant Agricultural Officer
| Location | Koboko, Uganda |
| Date Posted | January 30, 2020 |
| Category | Agriculture Government Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Assistant Agricultural Officer
Salary Scale : U5
Reports to : Agricultural Officer
Job Purpose
To implement crop extension programmes.
Key Outputs
i. Farmer training and demonstrations in modern agronomic practices carried out;
ii. Crop pests and diseases identified and farmers advised on control measures;
iii. Natural disasters monitored and reported;
iv. Monthly activity implementation reports produced;
v. Agricultural statistical data collected and compiled; and
vi. Agricultural development programmes implemented.
Key Functions
i. Training farmers and carrying out demonstrations in modern agronomic practices;
ii. Identifying crop pests and diseases and advising farmers on control measures;
iii. Monitoring and reporting on natural disasters;
iv. Producing monthly reports on implementation of activities;
v. Collecting and compiling agricultural statistical data;
Skills
Records and information management;
Communicating effectively;
Concern for quality Standards; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
Applying Instructions
Applications in triplicate submitted in File Folders on PSC Form 3 - Revised 2008 (obtainable from the Office of the Secretary Public Service Commission Kampala, Offices of all Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks and Secretaries to District Service Commissions Country wide, All photocopying points within Koboko Town) together with certified copies of Academic and working documents, recent passport size photographs attached, as well as names, day time addresses and telephone contacts of at least two referees, should be addressed to the
Secretary District Service Commission,
Box 1,
Koboko
Hand written applications are also acceptable. Serving Officers should route their applications through their Heads of Service/Institutions, who should be informed of the closing date so as to avoid delays.
Detailed information on the posts advertised may also be obtained from the Office of the Secretary Public Service Commission Kampala, Offices of all Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks and Secretaries to District Service Commissions country wide, Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug and Ministry of Public Service website www.publicservice.go.ug And Notice Boards of all Sub county / Division Headquarters in Koboko.
Secretary Koboko District Service Commission