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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, Ugandans to fill vacant posts.

Application Forms/Public Service Form No.3 (2008) in triplicate and PSC Summary

Form (one form) should be submitted to the Secretary, Public Service Commission,

P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 27th September 2017.

The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service

Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala or

Ministries/Departments and District Service Commission Offices, or can be

downloaded from the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug. Hand

written applications are also acceptable.

Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number

specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External

Advert. No. 2/2017” should be clearly indicated on top of each first page of the

Application Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of

their academic transcripts and certificates. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for

oral interviews shall be required to present originals of their academic transcripts and

certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews.

Applicants should attach three (3) recent passport size photographs and should

apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second

choice against the post applied for. The Advert may also be accessed on Public

Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug.

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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Applicants for posts in Scale U3 – U1 below should have the following Core Competencies:

- Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, ability to adapt to multi cultural settings, innovation concern for quality, standards and technical competence, Interpersonal skills, ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills.

- Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, team building, conflict management, policy development, change management, Research and report writing project management and technical skills.

MINISTRY: AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES

POST: DIRECTOR, ANIMAL RESOURCES (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED REF: HRM 46/70/01 Vol.8

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1SE

AGE: 38 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Husbandry, plus a minimum of a Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Husbandry or any other relevant qualification from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of any qualification in Management or Leadership will be an added advantage Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in the field of veterinary medicine, three (3) of which should have been served at Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

- Providing technical guidance for formulation, review and implementation of policies, legislation, standards, plans and strategies in the areas of animal production, animal health, veterinary regulation, inspection and enforcement;

- Coordinating the monitoring, inspection, evaluation and harmonization of national programs and projects in the sub sector;

- Advocating and mobilizing resources and assistance for the sub sector; - Providing technical guidance for human and institutional capacity enhancement for delivery of services in the

sub sector; - Establishing and promoting collaborative mechanisms nationally, regionally and internationally on issues

pertaining to the sub sector; - Providing guidance on the generation, dissemination and application of appropriate technologies and the

provision of advisory services for the development of value chains in the sub sector; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER MECHANIZATION (01 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 46/70/02

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural

Engineering or Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields or

related/relevant field from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should be Registered Members with the Uganda Engineers’ Registration Board.

He/she should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience in the field of Agricultural Engineering or

Mechanical Engineering, three (3) of which should have been served at Principal Engineer level in Government or

equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner Engineering and Mechanization for performing the

following duties:

- Providing technical guidance in the formulation and review of policies, plans, designs, strategies legislations and standards for engineering and mechanization;

- Providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of mechanization quality assurance and certification, systems for data gathering;

- Developing and installing effective management operating systems for data gathering, monitoring, analysis, classification and evaluation of mechanization programmes;

- Liaising with agricultural manufacturing and importing agencies to ensure that right implements and equipment are availed to farmers;

- Promoting networking between other Ministries and Agencies and other professional bodies; - Building capacity of staff in the engineering and mechanization division. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (MECHANIZATION) (01 VACANCY) RE-ADVERTISED

REF. HRM 46/70/02

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U2


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXEPRIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural

Engineering or Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields or

related/relevant field from a recognized University/Institution.


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Applicants should be Registered Members with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board.

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience in the field of Agriculture Engineering or

Mechanical Engineering, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Engineer level, in Government or


DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Mechanization for performing the following duties:

- Providing professional leadership in the development and implementation of agricultural engineering and mechanization policies, system plans and programmes;

- Developing and installing effective management operating systems for data gathering, monitoring, analysis, classification and evaluation of mechanization programmes;

- Promoting networking between None Government Organizations, research, education and other bodies; - Providing technical support and guidance to Local Governments, NGOs and other stakeholders in

mechanization; - Liaising with agricultural manufacturing and importing agencies to ensure that appropriate implements and

equipment are availed to farmers; - Building capacity of staff, Local Governments and other stakeholders in agricultural engineering and

mechanization; - Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. MINISTRY: GENDER, LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT POST: COMMISSIONER YOUTH AND CHILDREN AFFAIRS (01 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 52/70/01 Vol.8 SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1SE AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, or Social Sciences, or Arts or Humanities, or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution plus a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Sector Planning, Economic Policy and Planning or any other course in the field of Social Development from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a reputable organization. DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to the Director for Social Protection for performing the following duties:-

- Formulating, reviewing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating of policies on children and youth; - Developing programmes, strategies and plans for Youth and Children in line with the Social Sector

Development Plan and the National Development Plan; - Mobilizing resources and managing utilization including the overall financial management.


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- Coordinating the child protection and youth issues with other line ministries, departments and agencies and non-state actors;

- Ensuring the implementation of legislation related to children and youth and other related policies. - Responsible for issues related to international and regional instruments and agreements on youth and

children; - Preparing annual and quarterly departmental progress reports; - Managing the performance of staff in the department; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : COMMISSIONER GENDER AND WOMEN AFFAIRS (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 52/272/01 VOL. 4 SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1SE AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Arts, Gender Studies, Law, Human Rights, Humanities or any other related field plus a Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Sector Planning or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution.

Possession of a specialized qualification in the area of Gender and Women Development will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner [Gender and Women Affairs] in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to the Director for Gender and Community Development for performing the following duties:- - Formulating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the National Gender Policy, Plans and

Programmes, aimed at achieving Gender Equality and Empowerment; - Coordinating advocacy activities aimed at creating awareness and disseminating information about

Government Policies and Programmes on Gender and Women’s Empowerment; - Developing, monitoring and evaluating guidelines for gender responsive programmes; - Facilitating and fostering the implementation of constitutional and statutory requirements aimed at ensuring

gender equality; - Building capacity for gender mainstreaming and promotion of women’s empowerment; - Monitoring compliance and reporting on international and regional treaties, protocols, conventions and

agreements on Gender equality and the advancement of Women; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER CHILDREN (01 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 52/70/01 Vol.8 SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration,

or Social Sciences, or Arts or Humanities, or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution plus a

Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Sector Planning, Economic Policy and

Planning or any other course in the field of Social Development from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have

been served at Principal Officer level in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a

reputable organization.

DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Youth and Children Affairs for performing the following duties:-

- Providing effective leadership in the unit;

- Coordinating and implementing activities of the division to ensure quality in service delivery to the

children;

- Disseminating information, advice and monitoring the implementation of the Children’s Act;

- Taking lead in the coordination and organization for the celebration of special events;

- Providing technical support supervision for Babies and Children Homes in the country/District offices;

- Building human resource capacity of probation and social welfare at the centre and District authorities;

- Developing guidelines on children issues;

- Providing technical support supervision in respect of children programmes to Districts and NGOs;

- Responsible for children research and information management;

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


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MINISTRY: WORKS AND TRANSPORT

POST: ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, QUALITY ASSURANCE (01 VACANCY)

– RE-ADVERTISED REF.: HRM 59/272/01


AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a

Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering or Project Planning and Management from a recognized University

/Institution;

He/she should be a registered Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB);


been served at the level of Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience

from a reputable Organization.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner/Construction Standards and Quality Management for

performing the following duties:-

- Developing and implementing the Quality Management System for all Engineering Services rendered by the

Ministry in accordance with the requirements of the International Standards Organisation;

- Liaising with the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and advising the Commissioner for Construction

Standards and Quality Management on areas of quality management that need review;

- Acting as a custodian of the Ministry’s Engineering standards (specifications, tender documents, manuals

and guidelines) for roads, bridges, buildings and aerodromes;

- Developing, reviewing and updating Engineering and quality standards for the Ministry;



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POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, MECHANICAL SERVICES INSPECTION (01 VACANCY) –

RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/70/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a

minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Project Planning and Management or its

equivalent from a recognized University /Institution; He/she should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda

Engineers Registration Board (UERB);


been served as Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a

reputable Organization.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner for Mechanical Services for performing the following

duties:-

- Maintaining and operating the Ministry’s fleet of vehicles and disaster response equipment;

- Planning, procuring and storing vehicles, equipment and related plants;

- Supporting Local Governments to maintain and operate district road equipment;

- Supporting National Organizing Committee activities during National functions;

- Rendering services to Government and the public generally, and in the process generate revenue for

Government;

- Assessing the condition of district road equipment;



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MINISTRY: WORKS AND TRANSPORT

(EAST AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION ACADEMY – SOROTI)

POST : DEPUTY DIRECTOR/HEAD OF TRAINING (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Airline Transport Pilot License or a Commercial Pilot License

with instrument rating and frozen Airline Transport Pilot License.

OR

An Aircraft Maintenance Engineers’ License (Category ‘A’ or ‘C’ and ‘X’).

Possession of a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in either, Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Management,

Human Resource Management, Public Administration and Business Administration from a recognized

University/Institute will be an added advantage.

He/she should possess an Instructor License or equivalent certificate in Aviation Training from a recognized

Institution at an advanced level.

Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been

served at the level of Chief Instructor in Civil Aviation Industry or equivalent level of relevant working experience

in an approved Training Institution.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Director East African Civil Aviation Academy for performing the following

duties:-

- Ensuring implementation and execution of the Academy’s development strategies; - Providing leadership and direction for technical staff, ensuring that they meet the set performance targets; - Ensuring satisfactory integration of practical, synthetic and theoretical knowledge training and supervising the

progress of individual piloting students; - Ensuring responsibility for engineering training which includes practical and theoretical knowledge instruction

and supervising the progress of individuals; - Integrating the Flight Operations’ theoretical and practical training and the progress of students; - Providing the Air Traffic Management simulator and practical training and supervising the progress of

individual students; - Preparing the training programs that comply with the approved training methodologies; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST: CHIEF ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license for Airframes and Engines or

Avionics and a Diploma in ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course plus a certificate in Aircraft Engineering

Instruction Techniques.

Possession of a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been

served at the level of Principal Engineering Instructor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable

organisation.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Director for performing the following duties:-

- Carrying out day to day administration of the Engineering School; - Designing, developing and ensuring implementation of the syllabus and instructional programmes of the Engineering

School, in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations and ICAO Requirements; - Being accountable for the adequacy and suitability of the teaching equipment aids and tools; - Directing the preventive and corrective maintenance of engineering equipment, aids and tools; - Initiating policy and developing plans for the Engineering School for approval by the Head of Training; - Preparing of estimates of expenditure and procurement plans for the Engineering School; - Evaluating student eligibility for admission into engineering school; - Chairing the Departmental meetings of the Engineering School; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : PRINCIPAL GROUND INSTRUCTOR (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating and frozen Airline Transport

Pilot License.

Possession of a Degree in Education will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served

at the level of Senior Instructor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation.


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DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Chief Ground Instructor for performing the following duties:-

- Assisting the Chief Ground Instructor in designing and developing programs of instruction; - Supervising and controlling the Senior Ground Instructors; - Interpreting and enforcing training procedures in compliance with Civil Aviation Regulations as applicable; - Setting and reviewing ground school examinations; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST: PRINCIPAL FLYING INSTRUCTOR (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding An Airline Transport Pilot License or Commercial Pilot License with Instrument

Rating and frozen Airline Transport Pilot License.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in an Aviation discipline will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the

level of Senior Flying Instructor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Chief Flying Instructor for performing the following duties:-

- Participating in the designing and developing training programmes of instruction in the Flying School; - Approving course content; - Instructing pilot students; - Ensuring availability and operation of aircraft and other training equipment for the Flying School; - Assisting the Chief Flying Instructor in designing and developing programs of instructions; - Supervising and controlling Senior Flying Instructors; - Supervising local training programs; - Setting and reviewing examinations for the flying school; - Evaluating/Checking students for progression; - Participating in assessment of students for enrolment into flying school; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : SENIOR GROUND INSTRUCTOR (02 VACANCIES) RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding A Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating and frozen Airline Transport

Pilot License.

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience, as Ground Instructor in Government or equivalent

level of experience from a reputable organisation.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Ground Instructor for performing the following duties:-

- Preparing training programs for Ground School personnel; - Organizing local training for Ground School personnel; - Supervising and controlling Ground School Instructors; - Instructing students; - Assisting in preparing and conducting written and oral examinations; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : SENIOR ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR (02 VACANCIES) - RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 59/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding a valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License for Airframes and Engines and a

Diploma in ICAO Type 2 Aircraft Maintenance Course.

Possession of a Degree in any field of Aircraft Engineering will be an added advantage.

Applicants should possess a certificate in Instruction Techniques.

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience, which should have been served at the level of

Engineering Instructor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Engineering Instructor for performing the following duties:-

- Preparing of training programs for Engineering School Students; - Organizing local training for Engineering School Students; - Conducting theoretical instructions to students according to the syllabus for the courses and examinations, guiding and

supervising the students’ practical training; - Supervising Engineering Instructors; - Assisting in preparing and conducting written and oral examinations; - Instructing students; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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MINISTRY: LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(UGANDA LAND COMMISSION)

POST: SECRETARY, UGANDA LAND COMMISSION (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED REF: HRM 58/272/01

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1S


TERMS OF SERVICE:

Contractual for three (3) years renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual Agreement.


Applicants should be Ugandans holding either an Honours Bachelors Degree in Law with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre or an Honours Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying or Physical Planning or Land Economics or any other qualification in the field of Land Management plus a minimum of a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management or Financial Management or any other relevant field of Management from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in matters related to land Management, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Director, or Head of Department in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Chairperson, Uganda Land Commission for performing the following

duties:-

- Providing effective leadership to the Uganda Land Commission; - Signing and sealing lease agreements for Government Land; - Organising the operations of the Uganda Land Commission; - Tendering advice to the Uganda Land Commission; - Implementing policies of the Government of Uganda; - Ensuring proper management of public funds; - Managing the Land Fund; - Receiving applications for Government land and extension of leases, variation terms, mortgages and

transfers; - Signing and sealing tenant agreements for all Government offices renting office space from private providers; - Requesting the Commissioner, Land Registration to prepare/transfer titles to or from Government; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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MINISTRY: WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

POST : LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 70/73/01

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U5


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should be Ugandans holding either an Ordinary Diploma in Science, Technology with a bias in

Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Biology, or Diploma in Environmental Health Science with a bias in Water, Sanitation

and Hygiene from a recognized Institution.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Analyst (Regional Laboratory) for performing the following duties:-

- Analyzing water and wastewater samples; - Participating in field sampling; - Carrying out regular calibration of field and laboratory equipment; - Preparing reagents and standards; - Carrying out simple maintenance of equipment; - Carrying out environmental monitoring in the laboratory; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : ASSISTANT COMPUTER OPERATOR [GIS TECHNICIAN] (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 70/73/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized

Institution.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Water Officer – Information Management for performing the following

duties:-

- Supporting collection, analysis and processing of georeferenced information/data and update of GIS Database;

- Producing maps and other information products; - Disseminating information on products to users and the public; - Liaising with other data generators on data needed in the Unit and collecting the required data from them; - Updating GIS Inventory;


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- Supporting water management zones in updating maps with new administrative units and validated stations;

- Training of other technicians in GIS fields; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : HYDROGEOLOGICAL INSPECTOR (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 70/73/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering from a recognized

Institution. Possession of a Higher Diploma in Civil and Building or Water Engineering or Water Resources

Management will be an added advantage.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Hydrogeological Inspector for performing the following duties:-

- Installing, operating and maintaining ground water monitoring stations; - Supporting the upgrade of the groundwater monitoring network; - Carrying out proper instrumentation of groundwater stations; - Ensuring security of field installations; - Supporting collection, analysis and processing of data from the groundwater monitoring network. - Collecting data from drillers and drilling companies for update of national groundwater database. - Carrying out primary data quality checks on all incoming data before submission to data unit. - Supporting the update of the groundwater monitoring and national groundwater databases; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINISTRY: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

POST: COMMISSIONER, POLICY ANALYSIS (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 62/272/01 Vol.8




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Public Policy and Management

or Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Administration, Political Science and Public Administration Economics) or

Development Studies with a module in Policy Analysis and Planning plus a Masters Degree in Public Policy or

Economic Policy and Planning or Economic Policy Management from a recognized University/ Institution.


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Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have

been served at the Assistant Commissioner Policy Analysis level in Government or equivalent level of relevant

working experience from a reputable Organization.

Applicants should be computer literate, self driven, innovative and result oriented.

DUTIES:


- Reviewing existing and new public policies for consistency, coherence and harmony; - Providing relevant policy guidance to Cabinet, Senior and top management in the Public Service; - Leading and guiding the institutionalization of international regulatory best practices (RBT) in policy

development in Government; - Providing guidance in the establishment of Policy Analysis Units (PAUs) and professional development of

Policy Analysts in accordance with the Public Service Training Policy; - Providing technical guidance on Government policy research initiatives; - Guiding, reviewing, monitoring and evaluating sector policies; - Establishing policy for policy practitioners and recommending guidelines for the effective functioning of

Policy Analysis Units in Government Institutions; - Providing technical guidance in regard to policy advocacy, sensitization and education of stakeholders; - Guiding regular reporting by line ministries/departments on the status of implementation of Cabinet

Decisions; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST: PRINCIPAL POLICY ANALYST (10 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 62/272/01 VOL.8



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXEPRIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Public Policy or Social Sciences

(Sociology, Social Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, Economics with a paper in Policy

Analysis) or Development Studies with a module in Policy Analysis and Planning from a recognized

University/Institution, plus minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy or Economic Policy and Planning

or Economic Policy Management from a recognized University/ Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have

been served at the level of Senior Policy Analyst or Senior Economist or Senior Statistician in Government or



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DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Policy Analysis for performing the following

duties:-

- Analyzing policies within the sector and originating from Line Ministries;

- Providing technical guidance on policy development and management;

- Providing technical input in the development of standards, procedures and guidelines for policy

formulation process;

- Identifying knowledge, skills and manpower gaps and advising the relevant authorities for appropriate

action;

- Developing public policy research instruments;

- Providing technical input on public policy studies that have policy implication;

- Developing and updating inventory of government policies;

- Leading in the production of the Ministerial Policy Statement;

- Supervising and appraising activities of staff;


POST: SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (06 VACANCIES) REF. HRM 62/272/01 VOL.8 SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-U3 AGE: 25 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Public Policy or Social Sciences

(Sociology, Social Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, Economics with a module in Policy

Analysis) or Development Studies with a module in Policy Analysis and Planning plus a certificate in Public Policy

and training in Regulatory Best Practices from a recognized University/ Institution.

Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Policy Analysis or Economics or Statistics or

Project Planning and Management or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience served as Policy Analyst or

Economist or Statistician in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Policy Analyst for performing the following duties:-

- Analyzing sector policies for consistency, accuracy and conformity with the national policy framework;

- Undertaking public sector policy research for generating policy options;

- Monitoring and evaluating sector policies to inform the policy decision making process and enhancing

implementation;

- Updating the inventory of sector policies;


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- Producing draft Ministerial Policy Statements for further development;

- Supervising and appraising the activities of staff;


MINISTRY : FINANCE, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

POST : DIRECTOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 62/272/01 Vol.8 SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE UISE AGE : 38 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans, holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Economics or Statistics or

Business Administration (Management option) or Commerce (Management option) or any other related field from

a recognized University/Institution, plus a Masters Degree in Public Administration or any of the above fields from

a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should

have been gained at the level of Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a

reputable organization.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury for performing the following duties:-

- Overseeing the formulation and review of economic policies, regulatory framework and standards; - Providing high level technical support and coordination of economic activities and operations in

government; - Providing guidance on government issues relating to economic policies; - Promoting adaptation of International Economic Policy standards and implementation of best practice; - Executing effective supervision and ensuring efficiency in the operations of the Departments; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : DIRECTOR DEBT AND CASH POLICY (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 62/272/01 Vol.8 SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE UISE AGE : 38 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans, holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Economics or Actuarial

Mathematics or Banking or Finance or any other related field from a recognized University/Institution, plus a

Masters degree in Banking, Economics or Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or any of the above fields from a

recognized University/Institution.


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A firm understanding of mathematics and the ability to analyze and create direct cash flow models is required.

Possession of additional training from International Agencies such as the IMF, World Bank, Rating Agencies or

Financial Institutions will be an added advantage.

He/she should have the following competences: adequate knowledge of audit strategic planning; risk control and

Governance; Audit Execution; Audit Reporting; ICT and Audit Monitoring and Evaluation.

Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should

have been gained in Banking, Treasury/Cash Policy and working capital investment management skills at the

level of Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury for performing the following duties:-

- Providing policy guidance to drive debt and cash management; - Leading debt policy and issuance, cash policy functions as well as any special projects required by the

Ministry; - Leading the formulation and supervision of policies and procedures for all debt issuance and

management; - Providing advice and formulating policy initiatives to foster the development of the primary and secondary

government markets; - Creating prudent investment policies and guidelines for management of all government funds in

consultation with the Bank of Uganda; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : INTERNAL AUDITOR GENERAL (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 50/70/03 SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE UISE AGE : 38 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans who are Chartered Accountants/Auditors (holder of Full Professional qualification in Accountancy or Audit) obtained from a recognized Institution/body accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a Masters Degree in Public Administration or Management obtained from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should be Members of a recognized Accounting and/or Audit professional body. Applicants should have a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served as Commissioner/Internal Audit or Accounts in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable Organisation.


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DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury for performing the following duties:- - Developing the internal audit strategy and supervising its implementation;

- Developing internal audit policies, rules, standards, manuals, circulars and guidelines;

- Reviewing and consolidating audit reports from the votes and externally financed projects; - Liaising with the Auditor General, Accountant General, Accounting Officers and Internal Auditors on audit matters;

- Consolidating the reports of all the Audit Committees on the respective votes;

- Periodically evaluating the effectiveness of Audit Committees of the respective votes;

- Facilitating the development of the Internal Audit cadre;

- Providing evidence to the relevant Parliamentary oversight Committees when required to do so;

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. MINISTRY: LOCAL GOVERNMENT POST : DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (11 VACANCIES) - RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 77/184/02 Vol. 3

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE UISE



Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Arts or Social Sciences or

Development Studies or Social Work and Social Administration or Management or Law or Commerce

(Management Option) or Business Administration (Management Option) or Business Studies plus a Certificate in

Administrative Officers Law course plus a Post Graduate Diploma in either Public Administration and

Management or Human Resource Management or Development Studies or Management or Finance and

Accounting from a recognized University/Institution.

Possession of a Masters Degree in any of the fields above from a recognized University/Institution will be an

added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have

been served at the level of Principal Assistant Secretary or similar/related experience in Government or


DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer for performing the duties:-

- Deputizing the Chief Administrative Officer in managing and coordinating the implementation of Government and Council policies and laws;


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- Ensuring that administrative support services are provided to Council and the technical Departments; - Initiating and formulating district policies and ordinances/by-laws in liaison with other Heads of Department; - Coordinating the proper management of Human Resources in the District Local Government; - Managing the proper utilization and accountability of public funds, resources and assets of the District Local

Government; - Supervising all personal activities and programmes of the department of management services; - Providing support and guidance to the technical departments on matters related to administration and service

delivery; - Managing the safe custody and proper management of Council records and assets; - Supervising the maintenance and ensure the safe custody of Council property and records; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINISTRY: PUBLIC SERVICE

POST: DIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT SERVICES (01 VACANCY) – RE-ADVERTISED REF: HRM 56/272/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Organizational Psychology or Public Administration or Human Resource Management or Management or Social Sciences or Business Administration, plus a minimum of a Masters Degree in Management Science or Business Administration or Public Administration or Industrial Review and Organizational Psychology or any other relevant qualification from a recognized University/Institution. Post Graduate Professional Training in Management Sciences, Diploma or Certificate and Registration as a Management practitioner with a recognized Management Services Institution will be an added advantage Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years working experience in the practice of Management Services, three (3) of which should have been served at Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization. Applicants should be computer literate, self-driven and able to introduce innovative ways of service delivery. DUTIES:


- Initiating and coordinating formulation of policies, guidelines and standards to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of Public Services;

- Providing technical advice to MDAs and LGs in the area of structures, job grading, staff establishments, systems, procedures and other areas of service improvement;

- Planning, directing and evaluating the progress of consultancy studies/assignments within the Directorate; - Establishing and maintaining a master database on structures, establishments and systems for the Public

Service Institutions; - Defining an institutional framework to guide optimal resource mobilization, allocation, utilization and

maintenance of Government tools and equipment inventory for the Public Service;


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- Advocating for complementary management Services skills between international and Local Consultants; - Providing professional advice and specialist services or support in the methodology, analytical and diagnostic

tools in management strategies for assessing the effectiveness of Public Service performance; - Analysing Government legislations, policies, plans and programmes to establish their impact on the existing

Institutional arrangements and making recommendations for mitigation; - Inculcating professional ethics by upholding and encouraging the highest standards of conduct among

management service practitioners; - Monitoring and assisting the growth and expansion of the size of the Public Service in relation to effective and

efficient service delivery; - Monitoring and evaluating management and operational systems that enhance efficient and effective Public

Service delivery; - Coordinating the development and review of tools for conducting the schemes of service and Job

Descriptions in the Public Service. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINISTRY: TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES

POST: PRINCIPAL MSMEs OFFICER –TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH INNOVATION &

PROCESSING (01 VACANCY) - RE-ADVERTISED

REF: HRM 272/281/01




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science & Technology or

Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a relevant field

from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have

been served at the level of Senior Officer in the field of technological research innovation & processing in

Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:

The Incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Technological Research Innovation for

performing the following duties:-

- Supervising the development and implementation of programs and strategies to promote technological research and innovation;

- Managing the MSMEs innovation fund; - Providing technical advice on resource efficient and cleaner production technologies; - Establishing business incubation centres; - Identifying all on-going national research and innovation opportunities targeting MSMEs development; - Implementing the department work plans and budgets; - Supervising, mentoring and appraising subordinates; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Documents

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION External Advert... · 2017. 8. 28. · their academic transcripts and certificates. ... Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor of Science