Wednesday 3 April 2013

Forestry officer Jobs at Zombo District Service commission


Job Title:  Forestry officer (Re advertised) (1)
Job Description

Ref: DSC/ZB/16/156/01/2013,

Scale U4,

Age limits: 21-45years,

Reports to: Senior Forestry Officer/District Natural Resources officer.

Main purpose: To support the implementation of forestry conservation programmes in the District

Duty and Responsibility:
• 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 revenues from harvested forests products and depositing it with relevant accounts
• Sensitizing the communities about the benefits of sustainable exploitation of forests resources
• Identifying degraded natural forests and supervising enrichment plating
• Enforcing t5he observation of National forestry and Tree planting Act 2003
• Supervising and appraising performance of staff of the forestry office
• Participating in plating and budgeting for forest management programmes and activities
• Compiling reports on forestry exploitation and conservation activities

Person’s specification:
• An Honors Bachelors of science Degree in Forestry from a recognized Institution
• Supervising regulations activities on livestock trade and movement



How to Apply

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Zombo District Local Government and the urban councils. Applicants should indicate the authority where they want to work and should address /forward their application to
The Secretary
District Service commission-Zombo
The application forms are obtainable from the Public service commission office, situated on 2nd Floor, Farmers house, Kampala, the Ministry of Local Government headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Applications should bear the title and reference number for the post
Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and Testimonials and three recent certified passport size photographs Those already in Government service should route their application through Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the application directly to the secretary District Service commission Zombo to enable the Commission carry out the short listing. Those who had earlier on applied, need not to reapply.

Deadline: 24th April 2013