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Forestry Officer U4

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

Job Detail

  • Job ID 17868
  • 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/25/3/2025/26
Post and Salary Scale: Forestry Officer U4
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: Forestry Officer

    Salary Scale: U4
    Reports To: Senior Forestry Officer or District Natural Resources Officers
    Responsible For: Assistant Forest Officer, Forest Ranger

    Job Purpose

    To support the implementation of forestry conservation programmes in the District.

    Key Outputs
    • Illegal activities in the forest reserve controlled and culprits apprehended
    • Productive activities in the forest reserves managed based on NFA guidelines
    • Technical support to the wood-based industries provided
    • Forest extension support to farm and plantation developers provided
    • Ecotourism development supported
    • Revenue from harvested forest products collected and remitted
    • Natural forests identified for gazetting and protection
    • Reports on forestry exploitation and conservation activities produced
    • Staff of the Forestry Office supervised and appraised
    Key Functions
    • Providing technical support to the wood-based industries in the District
    • Providing forest extension services to farm and plantation developers
    • Supporting the development of ecotourism
    • Collecting revenue from harvested forest products and depositing it with relevant accounts
    • Sensitizing communities about the benefits of sustainable exploitation of forest resources
    • Identifying degraded natural forests and supervising enrichment planting
    • Enforcing the observance of National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003
    • Supervising and appraising the performance of staff of the Forestry Office
    • Participating in the planning and budgeting for forest management programmes and activities
    • Compiling reports on forestry exploitation and conservation activities
    Person Specifications

    Qualification

    • An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from a recognized Institution

    Competences

    • Planning, organization and coordinating
    • Records and information management
    • Communication
    • Concern for quality and standards
    • Public relations and customer care
    • Assertiveness and self-confidence
    • Time management

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  • Dated (Monday 9th March 2026)
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