THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

ADDENDUM TO PSC INTERNAL ADVERT NO.1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF)

1.0   The Secretary, Public Service Commission would like to inform all staff of the former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and Uganda Road Fund (URF) that PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF) which was published in the New Vision Newspaper of Monday 6^th January 2025 with a closing date of 10^th January 2025 has been reviewed arising out of additional submissions and consultations with the key stakeholders, namely:

a)        Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet

b)        Ministry of Works and Transport

c)        Ministry of Public Service

d)        Management of former UNRA, URF and other key stakeholders.

1.1   A number of changes have therefore been effected in PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF). The changes include,

a)        review and re-alignment of functional areas, Structure and Staff Establishment, Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

b)        withdraw of some positions, and

c)        inclusion of new positions previously not included in the Advert.

1.2   In view of the above, the following are the revised guidelines regarding this ADDENDUM arising from the changes mentioned above;

a)     A detailed list of all vacant posts being advertised for filling as Annex 1 which appears at the beginning of the advert.

b)     All applicants who had already submitted applications for positions  that have been affected by the changes mentioned above, are required to apply afresh for a maximum of two (2) positions of their choice in line with the guidelines and the posts listed in Annex 1

1.3   For avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that the changes mentioned above only affected technical positions but did not affect the common cadre positions. Officers who had applied for common cadre positions are therefore hereby informed that they do not need to re-apply because their applications are still valid and shall be considered. Positions in this category are listed in Annex 11.

a)     The former staff of UNRA and URF are hereby advised to carefully scrutinize the Addendum, the detailed summary of the affected positions as indicated in Annex 1 and also uploaded on the PSC website, https://vacancies.psc.go.ug before re-applying for other posts.

b)     All staff of former UNRA and URF who had responded to PSC Internal Advert No. 1/ 2025 (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF), specifically those who had applied for technical positions stated in the Addendum are required to apply afresh.

c)     An Addendum to PSC Internal Advert No. 1/2025 [RAPEX Advert 4/2025] (FOR ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UNRA AND URF) is hereby released. 

1.4   The deadline for submission of applications in respect to the Addendum is Monday 24^th February, 2025 before midnight.

1.5 Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

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

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”, and “second choice” against the designation of the post applied for. The order of choices and preference shall be considered in case one is successful for more than one position.

1.6  Application Process

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

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.

1.7  Please Note: -

a)   Only on-line applications will be considered.

b)   Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and were 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 for Oral Interviews; where applicable.

f)     The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic and appointment documents in order to confirm their authenticity. Any applicant established to have submitted forged document(s) shall be charged in accordance with the laws of Uganda and he/she shall be removed from the Public Service.

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

1.8    The Public Service Commission remains highly committed to serve its clients with dedication, commitment, transparency and integrity in line with its Cardinal Principles and Client Charter.

1.9    Any inconveniences caused as a result of the changes leading to issuance of this Addendum are highly regrettable.