Job Details (CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)

                   


THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries and Local Governments duly appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant Posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 3rd November, 2025. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug

 

1.1  Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)          Apply ON-LINE.

b)          Scan and submit on-line Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, Copies of letters of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion); relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates.

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

d)          Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)          Those who fail to get a recommendation should proceed and submit and also indicate a reason on their application as to why they were not recommended.

 

1.2  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 on 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.

 

 

1.3  Please Note: -

 

a)       Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)       Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original Degree and Diploma Transcripts and Certificates, Certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, letters of appointment, confirmation, promotion and deployment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

d)       Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years, 2022/2023, 2023/2024,2024/2025 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)       The Public Service Commission will carry out verification of all academic and employment documents 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 removed from the Public Service.

f)         In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]

 

 

1.4     Applicants should, among others, have the following Values:

 

   Integrity; Accountability; Impartiality; Transparency; Respect; Responsiveness; Patriotism; Teamwork; and Serving Public Interest


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Local Government
Post
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
26
Reference
HRM 77/184/01 VOL.17
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts; or Social Sciences; or Development Studies; or Public Administration; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Law; or Commerce (Management option); or Business Administration (Management option); or Management Science plus a Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or Public Sector Management; or Management Studies; or Public Policy Management; or Development Studies; or Business Administration from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should possess a Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer in Government
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government for performing the following duties:-

-       Managing and guiding the implementation of all lawful Council and National Policies, plans and strategies, programmes and by-laws;

-       Monitoring and reporting on activities of the District and lower Local Government Councils in the application of the relevant laws and policies;

-       Promoting accountability and transparency in the management and delivery of council’s services in the District and adherence to existing financial regulations and guidelines;

-       Coordinating the development, review and management of District work plans, budgets and performance reports;

-       Supervising and coordinating the activities of all delegated services and the officers rendering those services in the District;

-       Promoting and enhancing collaboration linkages between the District Council and Central Government for effective implementation of Government policies and achievements of National objectives;

-       Providing technical support and advice to the political leadership of the District to facilitate effective council decision making process;

-       Liaising with security bodies to ensure maintenance of law, order and security in the District;

-       Supervising safe custody and proper utilisation of all properties, documents and records of the Local Government Council;

-       Supervising and appraising staff;

 

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


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