Job Details (COMMISSIONER RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS)

 

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Application Forms/Public Service Form No.3 (2008) should be filled ON-LINE not later than 18 May, 2018.  The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed via the Public Service Commission website www.psc.go.ug .

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)    Apply ON-LINE.

b)    Scan, attach and submit relevant documents (‘O Level, ‘A Level, Degree and Professional 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)    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.

 

Application Process

      i.        Visit the website www.psc.go.ug (go to Jobline and click ‘Apply Online’)

     ii.        Register only once as a new user and login

    iii.        Complete your profile (starting with the Bio data moving downwards)

   iv.        View Available Adverts and the jobs therein.

    v.        Click on a Job from the list of the advertised jobs

   vi.        View the Job Details and Click Apply now

  vii.        Review your application and SUBMIT your application.

NB. You can apply for a maximum of two posts for a given advert

 

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 their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

d)    Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)    In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No. 0414237671, 0414254271 or 0414342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

 

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

-       Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability To Adapt To Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

-       Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Office Of The President
Post
COMMISSIONER RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 234/272/01
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Ethics, Philosophy, Theology or Humanities, or Social Sciences, or Development Studies with Ethics as a subject or any other related field plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ethics or Humanities or Management or Business Administration or Philosophy or any other relevant field from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have 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 relevant working experience from a reputable Organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Religious Affairs for performing the following duties:-

-       Providing technical guidance and leadership for the efficient and effective implementation of policies, strategies and programmes for the operations of the faith based organizations in the Country;

-       Initiating and developing policies and standards for registering faith based organizations in the country;

-       Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of policies and programmes for faith based organizations;

-       Advising on matters regarding Religious Affairs Regulation in the Country;

-       Establishing and maintaining collaborative linkages between Government and faith based organizations and implementing Government programmes for the common good of the people of Uganda;

-       Promoting and supporting the recognition of faith based organizations in development and building of moral values in the country;

-       Supervising, appraising, motivating and developing subordinate staff;

-       Developing work plans and budgets and accounting for the resources for the Department;

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


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