JOB DETAILS:

Ministry Of Agriculture, Animal Industry And Fisheries
Vacancy Announcement
Open To Internal And External Candidates
Organization Overview
National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit
Job Title: Program Officer-Fish
No. of Vacancy: 01
Starting date: Immediately
Duration of commitment: 3 Years Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive
Location: HEADQUARTERS – ENTEBBE
Reporting To: Deputy Technical
Overall Job Purpose
Manager Breeding Support sustainable, market-oriented fish production and genetic improvement for improved food security and household income.
Age Limit: 30-45 Years.

Specific Responsibilities

• Formulates, reviews and implements policies, standards, strategies and plans on fish breeding;
• Supports transfer of improved and appropriate fish production technologies to service providers;
• Develops frameworks for collaboration with other organizations to ensure sustainable development and utilization of the fisheries genetic resources,
• Supports use of improved fish fry/fingerlings and fisheries stocking materials and sustainable natural resources management;
• Conducts fisheries breeding and surveillance on aquaculture, in the centre farms and the development of community Outreach programmes;
• Undertakes any other official duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

Basic Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree of Fisheries and Aquaculture is a must.
• A Master’s degree in any of the above fields from a recognized government institution or university is an added advantage.
• Should have adequate knowledge of regulatory, inspection and aquaculture research related technology of the aquaculture industry.
• Leadership, managerial and planning skills with well-developed public relations skills;
• Should be team player capable of working with the senior management team and with the ability to monitor, coach, develop and motivate subordinates.
• High personal integrity and good oral and writing skills Working experience of at least Three (3) years in animal industry is a prerequisite

All CVs, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should either be hand delivered or sent via the following email: [email protected]  and should be addressed to: The Executive Director Attn: Human Resource/Administration, National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank, P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe Address Website: www.nagrc.go.ug NOTE: This advert cancels the previous advert placed in the New Vision of Monday 6th April, 2020. Therefore, jobs which don't appear in this advert but had previously been advertised should be considered withdrawn with regard to this recruitment. Accordingly, applicants who responded in the previous advert are encouraged to re-apply. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all. PWDs and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the above positions, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall automatically lead to disqualification.

Closing date: 8th July, 2020