Assistant Agricultural Officer
| Location | Kibaale, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 5, 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; and
vi. Implementing agricultural development programmes.
Skills
Records and information management;
Communicating effectively;
Concern for quality Standards; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the posts that exist in kibaale district local government. Application in triplicate on psc form 3(2008) revised obtainable from district service commission office, and public service commission office, kampala with three most recent coloured pass port photographs should be submitted to
the secretary district service commission
kibaale ,
p.o.box 2,
karuguuza
Handwritten applications with detailed curriculum vitae are also acceptable.
Applicants must indicate the post applied for and reference number. Certified copies of all academic certificates and trancripts together with national id must be attached. Serving officers who wish to apply should route their applications through their heads of department/responsible officers who should be informed of the deadline. any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. kibaale district is an equal opportunities employer.
Note
• Day time telephone contacts/e-mails should be clearly indicated
• Any one who does not hear from us at the end of this recruitment exercise should consider him/herself unsuccessful