Job Details (SENIOR POLICY ANALYST )

Applications are invited from suitably, qualified, serving Public Officers in      Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled not later than Friday 29/3/2019. Applicants should visit   https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors  to apply.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan, attach and submit On-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree and Professional 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)        The passport should be less than 150KB and in the standard image formats i.e. JPGE, PNG or JPG.

e)        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

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

b)       As  a new user click on ‘Register’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

c)       If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile

d)       Click on Jobs then Advertised Jobs on the menu.

e)       View available adverts and the jobs therein.

f)        Select a Job from the list of Advertised Jobs.

g)       View the Job Details and Click Apply now.

h)       Review your application and SUBMIT.  Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.

 

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

 

Please Note: -

 

 

 

a)       

 

Only applications submitted through the PSC e-recruitment system will be considered.  No hard copy or e-mail submissions will be accepted.

 

b)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

 

c)         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment during the Oral Interviews.

 

d)        In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail 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
SENIOR POLICY ANALYST
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 62/252/01 01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with the following subjects: Sociology, Social Administration, Economics, Political Science and Public Administration, with a paper in Policy Analysis and Planning or an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics or Quantitative Economics or Economics and Statistics or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics. Applicants in both categories should possess a certificate in Public Policy and a Certitificate in Regulatory Best Principles for confirmation from a recognised University/Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have three (3) years relevant working experience at Policy Analyst level or equivalent level of experience form a reputable organisation.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Policy Analyst for performing the following duties:-

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

 

-       Analysing sector policies for accuracy and consistency with the national policy;

-       Providing draft policy options and advice for consideration by Senior Management;

-       Undertaking sector policy research for generating policy options;

-       Monitoring and evaluating sector policies to inform the policy decision making process and enhancing implementation;

-       Updating inventory of sector policies, programmes and projects;

-       Supervising the activities of Policy Analysts;

-       Producing  draft Budget framework papers, Ministerial Policy Statements and other related reports for consideration by Senior and Top Management;

-       Providing Performance report of sector policies and programmes;

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


Back List of Jobs