psc internal advert no 2-2014.pdf

PSC INTERNAL ADVERT NO. 2/2014

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

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

Application Form/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 28 September 2014.

The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission

Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department

Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC

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 Internal Advert. No. 2/2014

should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form

No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and

testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to

present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time

of sitting the Oral Interviews.

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

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

application. 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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MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT POST : DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (62)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1SE AGE : 38 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding: EITHER an Honours Bachelors Degree in Economics, Statistics or any other Honours Bachelors Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University/Institution PLUS a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Transportation/ Traffic Studies. Registration with a Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport will be an added advantage.

OR An Honours Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Highway or Aeronautical Engineering PLUS a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Transportation / Traffic Studies. Registration with Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport will be an added advantage.

OR Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport with full Membership in Chapters or Scopes of Technology, Operations, Finance, Management, Planning and Economics, PLUS a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in one of the Scopes. In all cases, working experience should specifically be in any of the four modes of Transport that is to say, road, water, air and rail with a minimum of twelve (12) years experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Commissioner or five (5) seven (7) years gained at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Transport organisation; DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:- - Providing strategic coordination, leadership and responsibility for formulation, planning,

development, regulation, monitoring and oversight of all modes of transport.

- Formulating transport policies;

- Formulating transport laws and regulations;

- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of transport policies;

- Developing and setting transport standards;

- Providing technical advice on transport matters; and

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


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POST : COMMISSIONER/PUBLIC STRUCTURES (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (63)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1SE

AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE The applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Architecture or Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Building Economics from a recognized University or its equivalent plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields or Project Management.

He/She should be a registered Member with the relevant professional Institute and Regulatory Body. E.g. Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB) in the case of Engineers. Applicants should have a practical experience of not less than 10 (ten) years three (3) of which should be at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or from a reputable Building Construction Organization. DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to Director of Engineering and Works/ Engineer in - Chief for performing the following duties:-

- Coordinating four professional disciplines of Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Electrical Engineering, and Civil / Structural Engineering as a construction team;

- Providing the necessary technical, managerial and administrative guidance to government in the management of construction and maintenance of government and public buildings;

- Providing building technical services to Central and Local Governments, parastatals and the public;

- Developing, monitoring and reviewing policies, regulations, laws and standards for construction and maintenance of safe buildings and;

- Ensuring cost, quality and quantity control in construction contracts. - Providing technical services to Central and Local Governments, parastatals and Public; - Representing the Public Structures function at departmental level in all the East African

Community Countries; - Supervising Department of Public Structures covering Divisions of Architecture,

Electrical Engineering, Structural/ Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying - Conducting contract negotiations and management exercises; - Representing government in local and international building construction and related

matters; - Providing engineering and construction standards input for building works;


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- Formulating, review and monitor building construction and maintenance policies, building construction laws, public building laws, policies, standards and regulations;

- Promoting safe and efficient buildings through monitoring and availability of building standards, data and technical services;

- Issuing earthquake resistant construction and engineering guidelines and standards in earthquake prone areas;

- Ensuring efficient and safe installation of building services (electricity, water, drainage e.t.c) in public and government buildings;

- Supervising and monitoring construction, repairs and maintenance of public buildings; - Ensuring that public and private buildings are safe and well planned and managed

through regular inspections; - Developing and updating inventory of government buildings; - Enhancing capacity of local construction industry through capacity building, providing

technical data, registration and classification of providers; and - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : COMMISSIONER CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/272/01 (64) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1SE AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised University/Institution. He/She should be a registered Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB). Applicants should have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Director of Engineering and Works/ Engineer in - Chief for performing the following duties:-

- developing and implementing the quality management system rendered by the Ministry; - Setting the minimum requirements for Consultants and Contractors to be engaged in

engineering projects;


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- initiating and implementing research on local construction materials for engineering purposes;

- initiating the review of the Ministrys Standard Tender and Contract documents, - Designing standards and specifications; - supervising Assistant Commissioner/Quality Assurance and Assistant

Commissioner/Materials Testing and Research. - initiating and overseeing the formulation of the departments annual work programmes,

the budgeting process, programme execution and preparation of progress reports; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : COMMISSIONER MECHANICAL SERVICES ENGINEERING

(01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/272/01 (65) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1SE AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution.

He/She should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB). Applicants should have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner (Mechanical) in Government or its equivalent from a reputable organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Director of Engineering and works/ Engineer in - Chief for performing the following duties:-

- Guiding, coordinating and managing all the mechanical services. - providing advice to government departments and the public in mechanical engineering

especially vehicles and machinery; - inspecting of government equipment and vehicles for condition assessment; - managing the register of government vehicles and machinery; - managing the evaluation of vehicles for procurement, arbitration or disposal; - guiding in setting policies and standards for models / makes of vehicles for government

use; - guiding in setting standards and requirements for private garages/ workshops that repair

government vehicles and machinery; - planning and managing the Ministrys vehicles, equipment and machinery;


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- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, ELECTRICAL (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (66)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1E


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University or Institution; He/She should be registered with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Principal Officer Level in Government or equivalent level of experience in Electrical Works from a reputable organisation. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner for performing the following duties:- - Rendering technical advice to Government to ensure safe and efficient Electrical and

Mechanical Engineering installations in buildings.

- checking Electrical installations in Government buildings for safety;

- designing and documenting minor public electrical engineering works;

- supervising consultants and contractors employed in design and construction of electro-

mechanical works;

- ensuring that the documentation for procurement of Consultants and bid documents for

procurement of contracts for electrical works are prepared;

- inspecting and assessing fire accidents and to prepare reports;

- rendering technical advice in the field of electrical engineering

- ensuring that the technical and financial aspects of bids for construction works

evaluated and evaluation reports are prepared;

- ensuring that the electrical installations in government buildings are tested and

inspected;

- ensuring that Consultants and Contractors who are employed to design and construct

electro-mechanical works are well supervised;

- ensuring that fire accidents are well inspected and reports prepared;

- rendering technical advice rendered in the field of electrical engineering


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- performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, QUANTITY SURVEYING

(01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (67)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying or Building Economics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above or related field/discipline from a recognized University/Institution. He/She should be a Member to relevant Professional Association and Registered with the Surveyors Registration Board. Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience in active Quantity Surveying practice, three (3) of which must have been at the level of Principal Surveyor or its equivalent from a reputable organization; DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner for performing the following duties:- - Rendering advice to Government on Building costs and management of procurement

and supervision of contractors and consultants hired by Government for construction works and services.

- ensuring that estimates of Construction Works projects for cost appraisal are prepared; - carrying out proper check of Quantity Surveying Documents comprising of Bid

documents, Bills of Quantities, Specifications and Contract documents for procurement of contractors;

- carrying out the analysis of bids for evaluation of construction works and consultancy proposals;

- verifying claims for payment of fees for Consultancy services; - carrying out valuation of payment of completed construction works; - ensuring that facts and figures for use by legal counsel arbitrators or judges to resolve

disputes and litigation in construction contracts are properly developed; - ensuring that Terms of Reference for evaluation and appointment of Quantity Surveying

consultants are properly developed; - carrying out Price Analyses for Assessing Project cost; - ensuring that preparation of documents and analyses of bids for appointment of

contractors and consultants is properly done;


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- ensuring that contracts for Construction and Consultancy services are properly prepared and managed;

- ensuring proper supervision of Consultants hired in order to provide Quantity Surveying services for and on behalf of Government;

- Promoting of the Construction Industry. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, NATIONAL ROADS

(01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (68)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institution. He/She should be a registered Civil Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB);

Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience 3 (three) of which should be at the level of Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner Roads and Bridges for performing the following duties:-

- formulating and monitoring implementation of policy guidelines for national roads; - monitoring and assessing impact of policy guidelines and strategies for development

and maintenance programs on national roads; - monitoring UNRAs performance in accordance with the performance contract with

Ministry of Works and Transport; - receiving and analyzing regular UNRA performance reports against performance

indicators; - analyzing and establishing reasons for wide variances between UNRAs target and

actual performance, and seek solutions to wide variances; - arranging annual Government/Development Partner joint transport sector reviews

(JTSR); - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, BRIDGES AND DRAINAGE

STRUCTURES (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/272/01 (69) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1E AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University / Institution; He/She should be registered Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the Level Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner Roads and Bridges for performing the following duties:- - initiating policies and strategies for the development and maintenance of Local

Government Bridges and Drainage structures; - managing plans, monitoring, coordinating and evaluating all the Divisions programmes

in accordance with the Budget Policy Statement; - liaising with other government Ministries, Local Governments and Development

Partners in matters relating to financing and implementation of programmes and projects for Local Government bridges and drainage structures;

- assisting Local Governments to develop and enforce appropriate designs in construction and maintenance of Local Government bridges and drainage structures;

- providing technical assistance to Local Governments in construction and maintenance of bridges and drainage structures;

- keeping stock of materials and skilled personnel required for rapid response to emergencies related to bridges and drainage structures;

- carrying out budgeting for yearly bridges and drainage programmes of the Division; - monitoring programs and routine bridges and drainage structures management

activities;


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- developing and coordinating work-plans and activities for bridges and drainage structures;

- building capacity of technical staff engaged on bridges and drainage structures by organising training and continuous professional development programmes for the Division staff;

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (70) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1E AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management from a recognized University/Institution. He/she should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served as Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level experience from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner for Public Structure for performing the following duties:-

- Rendering technical advice to Government in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering on Building and other structures to ensure safety and efficiency.

- Preparing Terms of Reference for procurement of Civil and Structural Engineering Consultants and bid documents for procurement of contractors;

- Ensuring that Structural and Civil Engineering reports, designs and construction works carried out by consultants and contractors respectively are properly checked;

- Preparing Structural and Civil Engineering designs of government projects that are not being handled by consultants because of viability, remoteness and urgency;

- Preparing reports on structural integrity of public structures; - Preparing reports on investigation of collapsed structures and buildings; - Ensuring that Fee notes and payment certificates from Civil and Structural Consultants

and Contractors are properly checked; - Ensuring structural safety and integrity of Government and public buildings; - Supervising consultants and contractors employed in design and construction of civil

and structural works;


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- Handling and document civil and structural designs on government projects that are not being handled by Consultants because of being remote, magnitude, urgency and unprofitable;

- Assessing structural integrity of buildings and prepare reports on the causes of the collapsed buildings and structures; and

- Rendering technical advice in the field of Civil and Structural Engineering to Government and Public.


POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, CIVIL/MECHANICAL

SERVICES OPERATIONS (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (71) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1E AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University /Institution; He/she should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served as Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner for Mechanical Services for performing the following duties:-

- maintaining and operating the Ministry fleet of vehicles and disaster response equipment;

- planning, procuring and storing vehicles, equipment and related inputs; - 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 to government; - assessing the condition of district road equipment; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, QUALITY ASSURANCE

(01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (72) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E 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 from a recognized University /Institution; He/She should be a registered Civil Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB); Applicants should have not less than nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent experience from a reputable Organisation.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to 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 advise the Commissioner for construction standards and quality management on areas of quality management that need review;

- Acting as a custodian of the Ministrys Engineering standards (specifications, tender documents, manuals and guidelines) for roads, bridges, buildings and aerodromes;

- developing, review and update Engineering and quality standards for the Ministry; - setting minimum requirements in liaison with PDU for consultants and contractors to be

engaged on engineering projects; - developing and reviewing the project implementation manuals, defining all processes

and procedures to be followed to ensure compliance with the Ministrys Management Systems;

- preparing annual budgets for the Division; - preparing monthly, quarterly, annual and any other incidental reports for the Division;

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


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POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, ROAD AND PIPELINE TRANSPORT REGULATION (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (73)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Law or

Economics or Engineering or Social Sciences or Business Administration in a related field plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Road and Production Transport Regulation or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.

He/she should be a registered Member with a recognised professional body or a professional membership of a recognised Institute of Transport;

Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at Principal level in government or equivalent experience in Road or Pipeline or Transport or Civil Aviation from a reputable organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner/Transport Regulation for performing the following duties:-

- Initiating and developing policies and strategies to promote safety in road and pipeline transport.

- Monitoring inspection firms for road worthiness of vehicles in the country to ensure safety of road transport.

- Overseeing licensing and monitor the operations of driving schools, driver testing centres, instructors and examiners;

- Monitoring movement of heavy vehicles to ensure compliance with axle load regulations.

- Coordinating investigation into road and pipeline transport accidents and advise on mitigation measures.

- Coordinating formulation and implementation of bilateral and regional agreements to enhance safety of road and pipeline transport in liaison with other countries in the region.

- Coordinating public sensitization programmes about safety and discipline in Road and Pipeline transport, 3 (Three) of which should be at the level of a Principal Officer or its equivalent; and



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POST : PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (CIVIL) (10 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (74)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U2



Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University /Institution; He/She should be a registered Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should have at least six (6) years of relevant experience at least three (3) of which should have been served at the level of a Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent experience in road management from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Assistant Commissioner Roads and Bridges for performing the following duties:- - collecting and analyzing data on condition of national and district, urban and community

access roads (ducar) to facilitate planning and monitoring programmes; - undertaking the design, document and supervise the construction of bridges and

drainage structures on ducar; - developing and disseminating guidelines in respect of development of ducar roads to

local governments; - developing and enforcing appropriate designs in construction and maintenance of

bridges, national and ducar roads; - initiating policy guidelines for decongesting Kampala city roads and other major urban

areas; - monitoring programs and routine ducar roads management activities; - developing and coordinating work-plans for ducar roads development; - building capacity of technical staff engaged on the development of ducar roads; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

(05 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (75)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University/Institution. He/She should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should have at least six (6) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent experience from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Assistant Commissioner /Mechanics Services Operations for performing the following duties:- - Rendering technical advice to the government departments and the public in

mechanical engineering particularly on aspects related to vehicles and machinery. - supervising and controlling evaluation and advisory services in the division and prepare

schedule of duties for the subordinate staff; - supervising the inspecting of government vehicles/equipment for condition assessment

and onward advise as to future usage; - ensuring prompt provision of advice to government departments and the public in

mechanical engineering particularly on aspects related to vehicles and machinery; - carrying out annual inspection of government vehicles/equipment to determine their

mechanical conditions and accordingly guide the Ministries/Departments through the status reports thus non tax revenue generated;

- guiding the evaluation of equipment and vehicles procured by government departments, their disposal and handle arbitration cases;

- reviewing specifications for models/makes of vehicles for government use; - supervising the management and maintenance of government vehicle/equipment

registry; - developing standards for private garages/workshops that repair government vehicles

and equipment; - planning for proper techniques of executing work; - preparing period status reports for the division;


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- ensuring observance of occupational safety and health regulations; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL/CIVIL ENGINEER (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (76)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/Institution. He/She must be registered with the Engineers Professional Institution and Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB); Applicants should at least have six (6) years relevant working experience dealing with civil/structural engineering design and construction supervision three (3) of which must have been served at the level of a Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization, or its equivalent; DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Assistant Commissioner, Civil/Structural Engineering for performing the following duties:-

- providing the necessary technical, managerial and administrative guidance and support to the Department of Public Structures and Government in general in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering and related matters; and

- deputising the Assistant Commissioner, Civil/Structural Engineering. - producing structural engineering designs for Government buildings construction

projects that are not being handled by consultants; - checking and verify civil/structural engineering designs and technical reports on

Government building construction projects prepared by consultants; - supervising and monitoring construction works on Government building construction

projects undertaken by contractors; - checking and certifying consultants fee notes, contractors payment certificates and

project final accounts on Government building construction projects; - rendering technical advice on structural/civil engineering matters to other

Government departments, parastatals, non-governmental organizations and the general public;


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- Carrying out structural integrity assessment public structures, investigate building construction related accidents and preparing technical assessment reports to ensure safety.

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (77)




Applicants should be Ugandan holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Building Economics or Quantity Surveying from a recognized University. A Post Graduate Qualification in a related field will be an added advantage. He/she should hold Membership with a local Professional Institution; Applicants should have at least 3 (three) years working experience in covering documentation, procurement and management of contracts for consultancy services and building works in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Quantity Surveyor for performing the following duties:- - Preparing and maintaining data and documentation to support the Ministry in Quantity

Surveying matters. - Estimating for Construction Project Appraisals and Budgets; - Analysing and contract documents for building works and consultancy services; - Ensuring Progress and final project reports, valuations for Interim and final payment on

building works and consultancy services contracts; - Analysing and recommendation for settlement of contractual disputes; and - Briefs for use in court for settlement of litigation in building contracts. - rendering cost planning and cost control of building projects; - managing competitive procurement of consultants and contractors on Building projects; - monitoring Compliance of consultants for Quantity Surveying services with minimum

standards; - checking consultants and contractors claims for interim and final payments to ensure

value for money; - analysing contractual disputes to enable parties resolve them without resorting to court

litigation; - Providing office and field training to industrial trainees and staff intakes on probation. - preparing Bid documents for building works and consultancy services;


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- preparing Evaluation reports with recommendations for award of contracts for building works and consultancy services;


POST : SENIOR STAFF SURVEYOR/SURVEYING (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (78)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying/Economics from a recognised University/Institution. A Postgraduate qualification in Land or Engineering Surveying will be an added advantage.

He/She should have at least three (3) years working experience devoted to modern survey principles, methods, techniques, and instruments related to land survey, construction surveys, and public works projects; principles, practices, rules, and regulations governing land surveying and mapping in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Staff Surveyor for performing the following duties:- - Carrying out Road Surveys, alignment strip, mapping detailing, cross selecting map

reading and Stocro-photo interpretations. - Working on Serial photo surveys and photogram entry; - Carrying out technical field survey engineering work, construction surveying and

supervisory work; - Collecting , processing and supplying data to enable the Civil Engineers evaluate and

effect their proposals on roads; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : SENIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL) (04 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (79)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University /Institution; A Post Graduate qualification in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage; Registration with Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB) will be an added advantage. Applicants should have at least three (3) years working experience as Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Engineer for performing the following duties:- - preparing standard tender, contract documents, design standards and specifications for

Roads, Bridges, Building and Aerodromes; - preparing and participating in the review of the project implementation guidelines; - assisting the Principal Engineer to design documents and supervise the construction of

bridges and drainage structures on District, Urban and Community Access Roads (DUCAR);

- liaising with consultants, contracts and other professionals regarding Bridge works and the appropriateness of the Ministrys standards and specifications;

- monitoring performance of bridge development projects on DUCAR; - handling road designs, documentation tender procurement, construction and

maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings and civil structures; - Evaluating the consultancies and coordination of road projects; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : SENIOR SAFETY OFFICER/ NATIONAL ROADS SAFETY COUNCIL (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (80) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U4 AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Arts or Social Sciences or Law or Engineering. Possession of a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Public Administration or Humanities or Highway Engineering or Transport Management or Environmental Safety from a recognised University or Institution will be an added advantage. Applicants should have three (3) years relevant working experience in road safety or related field in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Safety Officer for performing the following duties:- - Carrying out Road Safety campaigns in liaison with other stakeholders; - Participating in the investigation and preparation of reports on major road accidents; - Analyzing accident reports and advise on control measures; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. POST : SENIOR LICENSING OFFICER /TRANSPORT LICENSING BOARD (01 VACANCY) REF: HRM 59/70/272/01 (81)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U3 AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Law or Business Administration or Social Sciences or Arts from a recognised University/Institution.

Applicants should have 3 (three) years relevant working experience in transport licensing or a related field from a reputable Organisation. He/she should have Good knowledge on Motor Vehicles licensing laws and regulations.


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Possession of a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in the related field will be an added advantage. DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Licensing Officer for performing the following duties:-

- Processing applications for licensing of Public Service vehicles, Goods vehicles, boda bodas and vessels.

- Processing operators licenses; - Analyzing of data and update PSVs, goods vehicles, boda bodas and marine vessels

register and database; - Assessing application for Driving Schools and Driver instructors. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : SENIOR ARCHITECT (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (82)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Architecture or an equivalent in the field of Architecture from a recognized University/Institution. Registration with Uganda Society of Architects is an added advantage. Applicants should have at least (3) three years relevant working experience at Officer level Scale U4 in Government or equivalent level of experience in Building Consultancy or Construction Services from a reputable organization. DUTIES:

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

- designing and drawing public buildings/projects for minor works; - sketching designs which are passed on to the Architects to produce detailed working

drawings for minor works; - preparing Terms of Reference for Public building Projects and programmes; - evaluating Consultancy Services and Construction Services Bids, - monitoring, supervising and coordinating consultancy services and construction

works on Government Building Projects or programmes; - checking and certifying consultants fees, construction contractors payment

certificates and project final accounts of Government Building Projects;


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- assisting in preparing departmental budget and estimates framework; - administering and supervising Industrial Trainees; - representing Government Building matters in any local and international workshops,

seminars and conferences; - Preparing project progress reports and site meeting minutes. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : SENIOR SURVEYING ASSISTANT (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (83) SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U6 AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in Land Surveying / Cartography or aerial surveying from a recognised Institution. He/She should have a relevant working experience of at least three (3) years at the level of Surveying Assistant from Government or equivalent experience from reputable organisation. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Surveyor for performing the following duties:-

- Investigating title surveys involved in composition of the road reserve; - Carrying out route surveys to provide data for the required design and setting out road

works; - Surveying and investigating boundary disputes involved on works, camps; - Carrying out hydrological surveys for water ways for example ferry landing sites; - Carrying out cadastral surveys mainly investigating title surveys; - Drawing bills of quantity on a road; and - Any other duties as it may be assigned from time to time.

POST : ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, POLICY ANALYSIS (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/01 (84)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U1E AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Economics or Quantitative Economics or Statistics or Development Studies or Social Sciences (Policy Analysis/ studies as one of the subject) plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in any of


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the above fields or in Policy Monitoring and Evaluation studies from a recognized University/ Institution.

Applicants should have at least nine (9) years relevant working experience, three of which should have been attained at the level of Principal Economist/ Statistician/Policy Analyst in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

In addition, applicants should have a thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy Development, team building and a well developed interpersonal skills and capable of working as a member of the Ministrys Senior Management team.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Commissioner/Policy & Planning for performing the following duties:-

- Developing appropriate policies for sustainable development of transport and works

infrastructure and services in accordance with NDP objectives; - Developing strategies and guidelines pertaining to the development , promotion and

enforcement of axle load control policies in collaboration with the East African Community and COMESA member states and other states;

- Developing policies, guidelines through regional cooperation for shared road resources through a holistic approach to road sub sector management;

- Carrying out research on issues related to works and transport infrastructure before policy formulation;

- Initiating the formulation and implementation of the overall Ministry policy in respect of rail, road, water and air transport and works infrastructure;

- Monitoring and evaluating the success of policy implementation and give appropriate recommendations;

- Providing strategic advice to the Ministry managers on desirable policies that enable proper development;

- Formulating, developing and monitor policy issues in line with other cross sectoral policy matters to ensure consistency;

- Monitoring performance of the Ministry using Results Oriented Management (ROM); - Keeping an inventory of all policies formulated within the Ministry; - Proposing and recommending for policy reviews where necessary; and - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : SENIOR STATISTICIAN (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/01 (85)

SALARY : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Statistics or Statistics and Economics from a recognized University / Institution.

- He/she should have at least three (3) years working experience gained at the level of

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

- Applicants should have Knowledge of computer applications; and - Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Statistics, Economics or Development

Studies or any other relevant qualification will be an added advantage; DUTIES:

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

- Formulating and maintaining a sound management information system or data bank by determining, collecting, processing and storing up to date statistics required by the Ministry;

- Identifying and receiving variables to be used in the formulation of new policies and support of existing policies in the Ministry;

- Ensuring the collection of regular up-to-date and publish sectors statistics; - Assisting in the preparation and analysis of the Ministrys sector budgets; - Ensuring that Quarterly Sector Progress Reports are submitted to MoFPED, OPM and

other MDAs; - Assisting in the compilation of half year and Annual Transport sector performance

reports; - Participating in the preparation of Procurement Plans for the Department; - developing, maintaining, analyzing and making available statistical data; - Supporting the design and implementation of baselines or other surveys according to

the approved work plans; and - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : SENIOR ENVIRONMENT OFFICER (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/01 (86)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honour Bachelor of Science Degree in either Environment or Geography or Chemistry or Botany or Zoology from a recognized University or Institution. A Post Graduate qualification in Environment Management and knowledge of Computer applications will be an added advantage. Applicants should have at least three (3) years relevant working experience at officer level in Government or its equivalent from a reputable organization. Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, Geographical Information Systems(GIS) and Data base management will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Environment Officer for performing the following duties:-

- Preparing sector environmental tools (such as for Environment Impact Assessment,

Environment Audits and Environmental Standards); - Developing guidelines for mainstreaming environment into Ministrys programmes,

plans, activities and policies; - Monitoring the activities of the Ministry to ensure compliance with relevant

environmental laws, policies and regulations; - Preparing appropriate environmental awareness and raising materials for the Ministrys

staff; - Drawing up strategies for developing and building the capacity and potential of the

sector to effectively contribute to good management of environment in the Ministry; - Coordinating environmental activities between the different departments in the Ministry,

and between the Ministry, NEMA and other stakeholders; - Preparing environmental Liaison Unit plans and reports for submission to management

and donors, and; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST : PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT ENGINEERING OFFICER

(MECHANICAL) (07 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 59/70/01 (87)




Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Technical Diploma and a Higher Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institution. - Applicants should have at least six (6) years working experience three (3) of which

should have been at the level of a Senior Assistant Engineering Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation.

- Applicants should have the following competencies: Good interpersonal and communication skills, concern for quality and standards and knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management with a policy management strategic thinking and computer skills.

DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Executive Engineer (Mechanical) for performing the following duties:-

- Guiding government departments on specifications for vehicles and machinery for

procurement and assist in evaluation of bids; - Testing and evaluate new models of vehicles for government use; - Inspecting and assess the private garages/workshops that repair government vehicles,

equipment, etc; - Assisting transport officers of government departments in coming out with an

impeccable system through which their vehicles/equipments would be repaired/maintained in the private garages/workshops;

- Inspecting and evaluate vehicles and machinery for procurement by government; - Carrying out competence test for drivers of government vehicles; - Inspecting and evaluate vehicles and machinery for the public for tax assessment or

arbitration purposes; - Inspecting and analyse newly fabricated motorable/towable road units for safety and

conformity to standards for onward registration and usage; - Evaluating vehicles/equipment for compensation purposes; - Supervising and ensure correct techniques of executing the works; - Ensuring occupational safety and health regulations are observed; - Assisting the Principal Executive Engineer in generating the sub-division reports;


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POST : SENIOR PLANNER/TRANSPORT (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 59/70/01 (88)



MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Economics or Statistics from any recognized University/Institution. - Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in either Transport Management

or Transport Planning from a recognized University / Institution will be an added advantage;

- Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience served at the level of Planner (Transport) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization;

- Applicants should have adequate knowledge of International conventions, protocols, national policies, laws & regulations relating to the transport sector and computer applications.

DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Planner/Transport for performing the following duties:-

- Assisting in the identification, preparation, evaluation and appraisal of Transport

Projects and programs. - Assisting in the collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, scoring and

dissemination of data on modes of transport for purposes of planning and decision making.

- Assisting in the determination of investment priorities in the transport sector including Inter-modes planning; and



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POST : ASSISTANT ENGINEERING OFFICER

(MECHANICAL) (02 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 59/272/01 (89)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Technical Diploma from a recognized University or Institution. Knowledge of computer applications is an added advantage. He/She should have relevant working experience of at least three years as Engineering Assistant or its equivalent. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Senior Assistant Engineering Officer for performing the following duties:-

- repairing and welding pontoons, body frames and ramps for the Ministry; - carrying out general repairs of all vehicles of the Ministry; - carrying out routine servicing of engines, gear boxes and differentials and engine

overhauls; - fabricating and brazing body frames; - carrying out replacement of new spare parts for example brake linings, clutch plates

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

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER POST : SENIOR ECONOMIST (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 63/77/01 Vol. 1 (90)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE The applicants should be Ugandans holding either an Honours Bachelors degree in Economic or Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University. Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field will be an added advantage.


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Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Economist in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/She should have the following Competences: good Interpersonal and Communication; computer skills well developed skills in Economics and Project Planning and Management. . DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Development Officer for performing the following duties:-

- Assisting in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the sectoral economic plans, policy formulation and implementation.

- Assisting the Ministrys departments in project/programme design and monitoring their implementation and evaluation.

- Assisting in coordination of the budgeting process and preparation of the policy statement

- Supervising the subordinate staff. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

POST : SENIOR INFORMATION OFFICER (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 63/77/01 Vol. 1 (91)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE The applicants must be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors degree in either Mass Communication or Journalism, or any other related field from a recognized University. Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field shall be an added advantage.

Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Information Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/She should have the following Competences: good Interpersonal and Communication; computer skills, ability to coach and develop subordinates, knowledge of Administration and Management.


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DUTIES The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Information Officer for performing the following duties:-

- Regularly monitoring and inspecting the media operations to ensure their compliance with media standards and policies as spelt out in media related statutes;

- Establishing and maintain linkages with District Information Officers throughout the country;

- Conducting regular monitoring and inspection programmes for government, Districts and private media;

- Researching and producing regular monitoring and inspection progress evaluation reports and participating in regular website update.

- Designing, establishing and maintain monitoring and inspection mechanism of information and communication sub-section country wide;

- Monitoring the implementation of the National ICT Policy and tender appropriate advice; - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINISTRY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS POST: COMMISSIONER POLITICAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS (01 VACANCY)

REF: HRM 70/72/01 (92)

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U1SE

AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding either an Honours Bachelors degree in Political Science or Law from a recognized University or its equivalent plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognised University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience three (3) of which should have been acquired at Assistant Commissioner Level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

He/She should have the following Competences: good Interpersonal and Communication; negotiation skills; teamwork and computer skills.


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DUTIES

The incumbent will be responsible to Director/East African Community Affairs for performing the following duties:-

- Coordinating and following up East African Community Defence Affairs including frameworks for corporation established there under.

- Coordinating and following up East African Community Foreign Affairs including regional, continental and international foreign policy in liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- Coordinating and following up on East African Community Political Federation including its fast tracking.

- Coordinating and following up on East African Community Regional matters on good governance.

- Preparing departmental work plans and budgets - Supervising and appraising performance of staff in the department. - Coordinating the implementation of East African Summit, Councils and Sectoral

decisions with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies. - Coordinating and following up on East African Regional Peace and Security Initiatives. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES

POST: DIRECTOR, TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES

(1 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 57/70/01 Vol.5 (93)

SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-U1SE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE The Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Tourism or Arts or Leisure/Hotel and Hospitality Management or Natural Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Geography or Forestry) plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or any equivalent from a recognized University/Institute will be added advantage. Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience in the tourism sector, three (3) of which should have been acquired at Commissioner Level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


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He/She should have the following Competences: Interpersonal, Communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of Administration and Management, computer skills, ability to lead and motivate a dynamic professional team, ability to effectively coach and develop subordinates. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

- Ensuring the formulation, implementation and evaluation of Government policies for

sustainable development and growth of the Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities sector.

- Coordinating the establishment and enforcement of regulations and standards for

quality assurance for service programmes of the Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities

Sector.

- Initiating, coordinating, promoting and supporting the establishment of viable links and

coordination between the private sector, corporate institutions of the sector and the local

governments to enhance benefits from tourism, wildlife and Antiquities.

- Submitting work plans and budgets for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to the

Permanent Secretary.

- Initiating and coordinating the formulation, review and updating of national plans and

strategies for tourism development, wildlife conservation and museums and

monuments.

- Advising Government on national and trans-boundary tourism sector resources use and

management.

- Supervising the Commissioners and coordinating all activities within the Directorate.

- Evaluation of analyzed information holding on tourism development, wildlife

conservation and museums and monuments and providing technical information

support to the government policy decision making process at various levels.

- Providing technical rationale for government approval of projects in the tourism, wildlife

and museums and monuments sector.

- Liaising with other Ministries on matters relating to Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

- Any other duties as may be assigned.


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MINISTRY OF LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

POST : SENIOR STAFF SURVEYOR (06 VACANCIES)

REF: 58/70/01 Vol.16 (94)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Land Surveying/Geometrics from a recognised University or Institution. A Postgraduate qualification in Land Surveying Geodesy, Engineering, Surveying or Hydrographic Surveying will be an added advantage.

He/She should have a minimum working experience of at least three (3) years served as Staff Surveyor in Government or equivalent level of experience in a relevant/related field from a reputable firm/organization.

He/she should have the following key competencies: Good interpersonal and communication skills, leadership, networking, Computer skills and teamwork.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Staff Surveyor for performing the following duties:- - Assisting the Principal Land Officer in coordinating, planning and budgeting. - Updating and managing geodetic infrastructure charts/drawings/description cards. - Designing and supervising programmes for the conduct of control geodetic and plane

surveys. - Verifying computed cadastral jobs before they are processed. - Providing input on geodesy and surveys during the review and development of surveys

and mapping policies, legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines. - Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of policies, laws, standards and

regulations that relate to geodesy and surveys. - Providing technical support, supervision and training to Local Governments and other

stakeholders on matters regarding or incidental to geodesy and surveys. - Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


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POST: SENIOR LAND OFFICER (9 VACANCIES)

REF. HRM 58/70/01 VOL.16 (95)

SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-U3



- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Law or

Land Economics or Surveying or Land Management or any other relevant qualification

from a recognized Institution. A Post Graduate Diploma in a related field will be an

added advantage.

He/she should have the following key competencies:

- Knowledge of Land Administration policies, legislation, standards - Professional ethics of the practice of Land Management Supervisory skills. - Interpersonal and communication skills and - ability to lead a team of skilled professional, - ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates, - Computer skills.

He/She should have a minimum working experience of at least (6) six years (3) three of which should be at the level of Land Officer from a reputable firm/organization. DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Land Officer for performing the following duties:-

- Assisting the Principal Land Officer in coordinating, planning and budgeting for the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Zonal Office.

- Providing input on land management during the review and development of land policies, legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.

- Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of policies, laws, standards and regulations that relates to land management.

- Supervising the processing of transactions for the acquisition of land like lease offers and deed plans

- Arbitrating and reporting on the settlement of land disputes. - Supervising the compiling, proper custody and update of records of land transactions. - Providing technical support supervision and training to Local Governments and other

stakeholders on matters regarding or incidental to land management. - Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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POST: SENIOR PHYSICAL PLANNER (5 VACANCIES)

REF. HRM 58/70/01 VOL.16 (96)




- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either

Geography or Physical Planning or Spatial Planning or Urban Planning or Regional

Planning or Land Use Planning or Town and Country Planning or any other relate

qualification from a recognized Institution. A Post Graduate Diploma in the above

related field will be an added advantage.


- Knowledge of Land Administration policies, legislation and standards, - Professional ethics skills, - Interpersonal and communication skills and - ability to lead a team of skilled professional, - ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates, - Computer skills.

He/She should have a minimum working experience of at least (6) six years (3) three of which should be at the level of Physical Planner from a reputable firm/organization. DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Land Management Officer at the Regional Land Office for performing the following duties:-

- Providing input on physical planning during the review and development of physical

planning policies, legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines.

- Monitoring and reporting on the implementation physical planning policies, laws,

standards and regulations.

- Supervising the compilation, proper custody and update of national rural master and

detailed plans.

- Providing technical support, support supervision and training to local governments and

other stakeholders on matters regarding or incidental to physical planning.



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POST: SENIOR REGISTRAR OF TITLES (6 VACANCIES)

REF. HRM 58/70/01 VOL.16 (97)




- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Law

(LLB) from a recognized University/Institution plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal

Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC). He/She should be enrolled as an

advocate of the High Court.


- Knowledge of Land Management or Land Registration, - Professional ethics skills, - Interpersonal and communication skills and - ability to lead a team of skilled professional, - ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates, - Computer skills.

He/She should have a minimum of relevant working experience of at least three (3) years served at the level of Legal Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:-

The incumbent will be responsible to Principal Land Management Officer at the Regional Land Office for performing the following duties:-

- Issuing land titles and registration of land transactions

- Representing government in Courts on matters concerning Land Registration and

Transaction on disputes.

- Training District Officials on Land Registration Matters.

- Overseeing Land Registries.

- Investigating land disputes and generate legal opinion on solutions to disputes and

research on legal issues.

- Inspecting, monitoring and measuring performance and giving technical support to

district registries.

- Compiling regular reports on performance of District Registries.


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

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

POST: REGISTRAR/PLANNING, RESEARCH AND INSPECTORATE

(1 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 70/221/02 Vol. 2 (98)


AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Law from a

recognized University plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law

Development Centre. A Masters Degree in Law or Postgraduate Diploma in Management will

be an added advantage.

He/she should have the following key competencies: Interpersonal and communication skills, Computer skills ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates,

Applicants should have a minimum working experience of at least ten (10) years three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Deputy Registrar Planning, Research and Inspectorate or its equivalent, in Government or from a reputable organization. DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Secretary for performing the following duties:-

- Reporting to the Secretary, Judicial Service Commission

- Heading and managing the Department of Planning, Research and Inspectorate.

- Supervising and appraising subordinate officers.

- Preparing Annual Reports relating to the operations of the department



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POST: DEPUTY REGISTRAR/PLANNING, RESEARCH AND

INSPECTORATE (1 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 70/221/02 Vol. 2 (99)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Law from a

recognized University or Institution plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the

Law Development Centre.

Any Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Communication or Business

Administration will be an added advantage.

He/she should have the following key competencies: Interpersonal and communication skills, Computer skills ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates,

He/She should have a minimum relevant working experience of at least nine (9) years (3) three of which should be at the level of Principal Legal Officer/Assistant Commissioner (Legal) or Assistant Registrar in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to Registrar, Planning, Research and Inspectorate for performing the following duties:-

- Deputizing the Registrar, Planning Research and Inspectorate.

- Initiating policy guidelines on legal issue in the administration of justice.

- Coming up with proposal for improvement in the administration of justice.



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POST: REGISTRAR/EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (1 VACANCY)

REF. HRM 70/221/02 Vol. 2 (100)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Law from a

recognized University plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law

Development Centre.

He/she should have the following key competencies: Interpersonal and communication skills, Computer skills ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates.

He/She should have a minimum working experience of at least (10) ten years (3) three of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Registrar in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

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

- Heading and managing the Department of Education and Public Affairs.

- Monitoring implementation of the Commissions mandate; to provide information and

education to judicial officers and the public on law and administration of justice.

- Supervising the production of civic education materials (citizens handbook, charts,

brochures, pamphlets etc) in the department.

- Supervising the civic education activities of the department (workshops, radio and TV

talk shows, distribution of materials, etc).

- Planning, budgeting and reporting on the activities of the department.

- Representing the Commission at the Technical Committee of the Justice, Law and

Order Sector (JLOS).

- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to the operations of the

department.

- Supervising and appraising subordinate staff in the department.



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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

POST: UNDER SECRETARY (6 VACANCIES)

REF. HRM 184/252/01 Vol. XXIII (101)



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Arts or Social

Sciences or Humanities plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or

Development/Management Studies from a recognized University or Institution.

Possession of a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management or

Development/Management Studies or Finance or Business Administration will be added

advantage.

He/she should have the following key competencies: Interpersonal and communication skills, Computer skills ability to coach, mentor and motivate subordinates.

He/She should have a minimum working experience of at least ten (10) years three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Assistant Secretary or Principal Level in the field of administration 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:-

- Ensuring timely preparation of the budgetary estimates.

- Monitoring utilization of released funds.

- Managing support services

- Ensuring availability, distribution and effective utilisation of logistics.

- Ensuring adherence to government financial and personnel policies and regulations.

- Managing the Ministrys physical assets.

- Overseeing issues relating to staff welfare.

- Communicating and implementing Government policies.

- Ensuring proper management of Sectoral or National functions.


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- Directing, controlling and coordinating administrative matters.

- Representing the Ministry/Department before Parliamentary Committees.

- Drafting Cabinet Memoranda.

- Supervising and appraising subordinate officers

- Initiating the development of policy.


MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

POST: SENIOR OFFICE SUPERVISOR (1 VACANCY) REF. HRM 70/22/02 Vol. 2 (102) SALARY: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE - U5 AGE: 21 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE Applicants should be Ugandans holding either Uganda Certificate of Education (O Level) with

at least 5 passes including credits in Mathematics and English Language plus a Diploma in

Office Management or its equivalent from a recognised Institution or

Should have Uganda Certificate of Education (O Level) with at least 5 passes including credits

in Mathematics and English Language plus 6 years working experience three (3) of which must

be at Office supervisor Level

DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Office Supervisor for performing the following duties:-

- Ensuring clean office accommodation and provision of secure and timely office

equipment and stationery.

- Ensuring maintenance in good condition of office premises, furniture and equipment and

ensuring that they are cleaned, fumigated, renovated and repaired.

- Maintaining the Ministrys /Departments stores including uniform of support staff,

curtains, carpets, office hold effects, and essential commodities.

- Ensuring prompt payment of the Ministry/Department utility bills like electricity, water,

telephone, fax, internet and postage.

- Ensuring proper distribution and use of sundry office items, equipment, furniture and

stationery.

- Maintaining an inventory of the items issued to the respective users.



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MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES POST : PRINCIPAL COMMERCIAL OFFICER (4 VACANCIES) REF: HRM 57/70/02 VOL.XVI (103) SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U2 AGE : 30 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in ether Commerce (Finance & Marketing Options) or Business Administration (Finance &Marketing Options) or Economics or Quantitative Economics or Statistics or Law (with a bias in Trade Law) or other trade related disciplines plus a minimum of a Postgraduate qualification in a trade related discipline from a recognised university/ institution.

- Applicants should have at least 6 (six) years working experience in economic and

trade development enterprise with 3 years served at the level of Senior Commercial

Officer in Government of equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation.

- Self motivation, computer skills, and ROM are key competence areas for the job.

- Good inter-personal relation, self starter.

DUTIES

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

duties:-

- Developing, reviewing and implementing trade policies, laws and regulations at national

and district levels.

- Guiding, supporting and monitoring District and Municipality Commercial Offices on

implementation of trade and trade related Policies

- Liaising with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies to mainstream trade policies

and strategies in their strategic development plans and budgets.

- Coordinating implementation policies and strategies for achievements of optimum

benefits from the regional and multilateral initiatives.

- Guiding and supporting local producers on improving quality, standards and packaging

of their product to enable them compete in the domestic, regional and international

markets.

- Monitoring and guiding on sensitive products in the domestic market.


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- Reviewing and analysing applications for hire purchases and travelling wholesalers

licenses countrywide.

- Coordinating collection and provision of market information to stakeholders.

- Preparing the departments quarterly and annual work plans, budgets and reports

- Any other duties assigned from time to time.

POST : PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIAL OFFICER (2 VACANCIES)

REF: HRM 57/70/02 VOL.XVI (104)

SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U2


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in either Mechanical or Chemical or electrical or Industrial Engineering from a reorganized University/Institution. Plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above disciplines. Applicants should have at least six (6) years relevant working experience in the relevant field, three (3) of which should have been served at senior Industrial Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organisation. DUTIES:

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

- Participating in the formulation of regional, national and sub-sector industrial policies.

- Coordinating the formulation of the Ministry Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and

Ministerial Policy Statement.

- Participating in planning of industrial technical guidance visits and surveys.

- Liaising with Uganda Investment Authority and Uganda Manufacturers Association in

the promotion of industrial related programs, strategies and activities such as

development of industrial parks.

- Handling issues related with World Intellectual property organisation (WIPO) and

African Regional Intellectual Organisation (ARIPO).

- Liaising with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in the formulation,

monitoring and review of policies and strategies concerning the Mineral Energy and Oil

Sectors.

- Any other duties as may be assigned from time

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