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Assistant Agricultural Officer U5

Full time @Jinja City Service Commission posted 3 weeks ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 17863
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts.

Reference No.: JDSC/24/3/2025/26
Post and Salary Scale: Assistant Agricultural Officer U5
Vacancies: 1

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1551, Jinja to be received not later than 15th April 2026.

Application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission – Farmers House Kampala or any District/City Service Commission offices. Hand written applications with detailed CVs are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against each post.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their full academic certificates, transcripts and slips, national identification and three recently certified passport size photographs.

Serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions. Only successful Applicants shall be contacted

Please check on the Public Notice Boards of Jinja District Local Government for details regarding Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the advertised posts below:

Important:

  • Jinja District Service Commission stands for zero-tolerance to corruption. Recruitment into the Public Service is free of charge.
  • Giving or promising anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, Technical persons or anyone at the District or anywhere, is illegal.
  • Anyone who demands a bribe from a job applicant should be reported to Government anti-corruption agencies like IGG, State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Police or RDC’s office.
  • NB: Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
    Job Title: Assistant Agricultural Officer

    Salary Scale: U5
    Reports to: Agricultural Officer

    Job Purpose

    To implement crop extension programmes.

    Key Outputs
    • Farmer training and demonstrations in modern agronomic practices carried out
    • Crop pests and diseases identified and farmers advised on control measures
    • Natural disasters monitored and reported
    • Monthly activity implementation reports produced
    • Agricultural statistical data collected and compiled
    • Agricultural development programmes implemented
    Key Functions
    • Training farmers and carrying out demonstrations in modern agronomic practices
    • Identifying crop pests and diseases and advising farmers on control measures
    • Monitoring and reporting on natural disasters
    • Producing monthly reports on implementation of activities
    • Collecting and compiling agricultural statistical data
    • Implementing agricultural development programmes
    Person Specification

    Qualification

    • A Diploma in Agriculture or a related discipline from a recognized Institution

    Competences

    • Project Management
    • Records and information management
    • Communicating effectively
    • Concern for quality standards
    • Time management

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  • Dated (Monday 9th March 2026)
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