Job Details (PROGRAMME OFFICER (COUNCIL FOR OLDER PERSONS))

 

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2012) approved the recommendations for the Rationalisation of Government Agencies; Commissions; Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged; mainstreamed and new structures created.

 

1.1   The Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of the Affected Agencies to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 10th October, 2024 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

1.2   Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)     Apply ON-LINE.

b)     Scan and submit relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)      Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)     An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for.

 

1.3   Application Process

i)          Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

ii)         Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)        If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)        Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)         View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)        Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.4   Please Note: -

 

a)        Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)        Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and are on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them; their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)        Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews; where applicable.

 

f)         In case of any inquiry; contact the Secretary; Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Post
PROGRAMME OFFICER (COUNCIL FOR OLDER PERSONS)
Scale
U4
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER NATIONAL COUNCILS FOR YOUTH, WOMEN, OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL. 3
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Development Studies; or Public Administration and Management; or Business Administration (Management option); or Arts; or Law from a recognized University / Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Protection; or Social Development; or Social Justice will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in Programme Planning, implementation and management/ administration, which should have been served at Senior Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Program Manager for performing the following duties:-

-    Designing and implementing strategies and programmes aimed at achieving the development objectives of the Council for Older Persons;

-    Developing and implementing training programmes for the Council for Older Persons;

-    Developing work plans and budgets for the programs and activities of the Council for Older Persons;

-    Providing technical support and guidance on implementation of the Council’s programmes;

-    Preparing project proposals for the implementation of the Councils’ programs;

-    Carrying out needs assessment for the Council for Older Persons and communicating them to the relevant stakeholders;

-    Planning and carrying out capacity building for Districts and lower Local Government Councils to improve support to the Council for Older Persons;

-    Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Councils’ programmes and activities;

-    Managing the performance of staff;

 

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


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