District Production and Marketing Officer (1 Position)

District Production and Marketing Officer (1 Position)
Job Description
  DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
Salary Scale : U1E
Report to : Chief Administrative Officer
 Job Purpose :
To coordinate, manage and monitor the production and marketing programmes, Projects and activities in the District. Qualifications:
 • An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries or Agriculture or Veterinary Science.
 • A Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is a must.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Management or Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.

 Experience:
Should have a minimum of 9 years working experience in Agriculture/Marketing sector, 3 of which should have been served at a principal level in Government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.
 Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating the preparation of Production and Marketing budgets and Strategic Action Plans for the district;
 • Coordinating the implementation of Government Production and Marketing policies, programmes, projects and regulations and district budgets and Strategic action Plans;
 • Coordinating the delivery of production and marketing extension services in the District;
 • Providing technical guidance and advice to the administration of the District and District Council on production and marketing issues, programmes and projects;
• Monitoring the detection and control of the threat and occurrence of pests, vermin and animal epidemics in the District.
• Monitoring the use and management of production and marketing facilities in the District;
How to Apply
 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in Mbarara District Local Government. Application Forms (PS Form 3) 2008 are obtainable from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions or the Chief Administrative Officers’ offices.
 Applications filled in triplicate to be addressed to:,
 The Secretary District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Mbarara.
 Those in Government service should route their applications through their Heads of Department/Institution who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Photocopies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, passport size photograph and any other relevant documents should be attached. Job expires in 28 days .