Assistant Agricultural Officer-Buvuma District Local Government
Ministry of Local Government (Uganda)
Ubicación de trabajo
Kampala
Estado de Empleo
Tiempo completo
Detalles de la oferta de trabajo
ABOUT THE COMPANY
As part of its long-term policy to ensure political and social harmony, enhance economic growth and alleviate poverty, Government of Uganda embarked on a far reaching program of decentralization reform. The reform initiative, as introduced in 1993 was an outcome of a review of the erstwhile resistance council system and related statutory instruments, borne out of the desire to make local governments effective centers of decision making and public service delivery.
JOB SUMMARY
Person specificationsA Diploma in either Agriculture, or Crop Science from recognized institution.CompetencesProject Management;Records and information management;Communicating effectively;Concern for quality Standards; andTime management
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Agriculture Officer in the delivery of crop services in the Sub-county i.e. Crop pest and diseases surveillance, outbreak investigation, sample collection.Manage plant health clinics for detection, identification and prescription of control.Mobilize farmers for participate for control of crop pests and disease epidemicsParticipate in ensuring quality assurance agro input( fertilizers, chemicals, seed and planting materials)Collect crop related data.Maintain record of movement of plant materials and products.Prepare and submit reports to the Agriculture Officer.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Record keeping, Operative planning, Data collection, Training program planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Diploma, Associate's degree
