Ministry of Agriculture - Animal & Fisheries Principal Agricultural Inspector - Phytosanitary and Quarantine Jobs in Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture - Animal & Fisheries Principal Agricultural Inspector - Phytosanitary and Quarantine Jobs in Uganda


Minimum Qualification

  • Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture;

  • Agricultural Economics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/ Institution.

    Working Experience

  • Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience in the field of Plant and Crop Management and Development, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Agricultural Inspector level in Government or from a reputable organization.

    Duties

    The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Phytosanitary and Quarantine for performing the following duties:

  • Preparing, implementing and providing technical support on phytosanitary and quarantines and guiding the various units both at the headquarters, entry points and district offices;

  • Coordinating phytosanitary and quarantine inspection, certification and issuance of Plant Import Permits and phytosanitary Certificates;

  • Coordinating activities of the division and supervising all staff tasked to deliver plant inspectorate activities at all major entry/exit posts;

  • Promoting public/private sector awareness on phytosanitary requirements and laws, regulations, policies, procedures and other information related activities;

  • Establishing collaboration linkages with the relevant
    stakeholders in the implementation of phytosanitary and quarantine activities;

  • Building capacity and training phytosanitary and quarantine inspectors and relevant stakeholders at all levels;

  • Enforcing adherence of exported/imported plants and plant products to SPS and IPPC requirements;

  • Establishing functional post, internal and entry quarantine diagnostic laboratory, screen/green houses, treatment and incineration facilities;

  • Preparing project proposals in the related field;

  • Establishing registration and certification of all exporters of plants and plant products;

  • Preparing performance reports, workplans and budgets and submitting them to the Supervisor for further action;

  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Agriculture - Animal & Fisheries Principal Agricultural Inspector - Phytosanitary and Quarantine Jobs in Uganda

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