Applications are invited from suitable and eligible Ugandans to fill vacant posts currently available in the various departments in Masindi District Local Government as specified below;

Commercial Officer

• Reference Number: DSC/MSD/03/2026

• Salary Scale: U4

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Age Limit: 20 years and above

• Status: EXTERNAL

Applications should be filled in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form No.3 (2008) and submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P. O. Box 67, Masindi, to be received not later than 4th/December/ 2026.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Offices, Farmers’ house, 2nd Floor, Parliament Avenue Kampala and District Service Commission Offices.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three(3) recent passport size photographs, certified photocopies of their Academic Certificates, Transcripts, Slips, copies of Registration Certificates and valid Practicing Certificates/License (for Health Workers who are required by law to register with relevant Professional Councils) plus any other relevant documents.

Applicants already in service should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Applicants who shall not hear from the District Service Commission, on completion of the recruitment and selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Commercial Officer
Salary Scale: U4
Reports To: Senior Commercial Officer

1. Job Purpose

To provide technical support in the development, promotion, monitoring and evaluation of tourism, trade and industry activities, and the auditing and development of cooperative societies in the District.

2. Key Outputs

• Books of accounts of cooperative societies audited.
• Laws and regulations relating to the commercial and marketing sub-sector enforced.
• Prices of agricultural products and other commodities monitored and appropriate advice provided.
• Monitoring reports compiled and relevant authorities briefed on commercial sub-sector activities.
• Development of small-scale industries in the District promoted.
• Commercial data collected and analysed to support policy formulation and decision-making.

3. Key Functions and Responsibilities

• Auditing books of accounts and financial records of cooperative societies to ensure proper financial management, accountability and compliance with established standards.
• Enforcing laws, policies and regulations relating to the commercial and marketing sub-sector.
• Monitoring prices and market trends of agricultural products and other commodities, and providing appropriate advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Collecting, analysing and interpreting commercial information and data to support policy formulation, planning and decision-making.
• Preparing and submitting periodic reports on commercial activities and advising relevant authorities on developments and challenges within the sub-sector.
• Promoting the establishment, growth and development of small-scale industries in the District.
• Providing technical guidance to cooperative societies and other commercial stakeholders on financial management, business development and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of programmes aimed at promoting trade, marketing, entrepreneurship and industrial development.
• Monitoring the performance of commercial and cooperative development initiatives and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Liaising with relevant government departments, private sector actors, cooperative societies and other stakeholders to promote commercial development.
• Maintaining accurate records and databases relating to trade, industry, cooperative societies and market activities.
• Participating in the preparation of work plans and budgets for commercial development activities.
• Promoting ethical business practices, transparency and accountability among commercial and cooperative sector stakeholders.

4. Person Specifications

A. Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Must possess an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Cooperatives, Business Administration, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Finance or Accounting from a recognized university or institution.

B. Competencies and Skills

• Financial management.
• Project management.
• Planning, organising and coordination.
• Accountability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Time management.
• Financial analysis and auditing.
• Commercial data collection, analysis and interpretation.
• Report writing and presentation.
• Business development and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of trade, marketing and cooperative development.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

NB:

Details of  job descriptions can be obtained from Ministry of Public service website: www.publicservice.go.ug and Health service commission website: www.hsc.go.ug

PWDS with required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

“Recruitment into District service is a free service. Giving, promising or offering anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, the staff or any other leader of the District is illegal. Anyone who demands any Bribe from a job applicant should be reported to the relevant Government Agencies like IGG, SHACU, RDCS, or Ministry of Local Government Etc. We stand for Zero Tolerance to Corruption”.

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