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 Once submitted, applications cannot be edited or withdrawn.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.
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner First Parliamentary Counsel/Civil Litigation/Legal Advisory Services for performing the following duties:-
- Participating in drafting and ensuring publicity of Acts of Parliament, Bills, Bye-laws and Ordinances;
- Participating in preparing amendments to Bills, Statutory Instruments Regulations, Rules, By laws, Legal Notices and resolutions of Parliament;
- Providing technical guidance and advice to Government, Local Governments and/or other public bodies in interpretation of existing laws and proposed laws;
- Assisting in preparation of cabinet Memorada and Bills for drafting of new or amending existing legislation;
- Verifying and helping Local Governments in drafting Ordinances and Bylaws;
- Representing and litigating for Governments and other Government Institutions in courts of law and in any other legal proceedings to which Government is a party;
- Providing legal advice to central and / or Local Governments on legal matters including Contracts, dispute, procurements labour etc;
- Carrying out functions of Administrator General in Local Governments;
- Representing the Solicitor General as Justice, Law, Order Sector (JLOS) lead Sector and coordinating Districts Chain linked committees;
- Supervising work teams and overseeing provisions for guidance on legal matters relating to civil litigation, legal advisory, administration of estates, contracts, legal drafting and interpretation;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time