Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in Ministries/Departments/Agencies. Applications should be filled ON-LINE not later than 29/9/2020. The link to the e-recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.
Applicants are advised to: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan 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) Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from their Responsible Officers. Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.
Application Process
i) Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
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.
NB. You can only apply for one post.
Please Note: -
a) Only applications on-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters from Referees during the Oral Interviews.
d) Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.
e) 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.
- Contributing to development of a policy framework for policy research and innovation within the Public Sector in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Service and other key stakeholders;
- Developing effective research and consulting approaches and procedures for use in both public and non-public sector projects of Civil Service College Uganda;
- Developing a systematic marketing strategy for consultancy service activities so as to encourage growth in the demand for consultancy services in order to impact the efficiency and effectiveness of development policy and organizational system;
- Facilitating and coordinating the work of all the Departments within the Civil Service College Uganda by identifying consulting and research opportunities;
- Developing information networks and fostering relationships with national and international research and consultancy institutions in order to improve the quality of consultancy services and research activities available through the Civil Service College Uganda;
- Carrying out applied research and synthesizing research results and current knowledge and experience into policy and strategy papers;
- Leading assessment of implementation of current policies and procedures for their effectiveness and relevance and providing policy advice to the Government authorities;
- Linking national and international best practices and latest research results to the work practices of public institutions;
- Developing a database of expert research teams who will be engaged as and when the need arises to support implementation of a specific research project;
- Supporting development of research bids, including liaising with key funding agencies and assisting with the commissioning of collaborative research partnership projects;
- Managing development, tracking and analysing of processes associated with the annual research plan and research register;
- Supporting and/or coordinating research think tanks as a means of information-sharing and discussion about topics of strategic research interest and research outcomes in conjunction with other research partners;
- Managing approvals, monitoring and reporting of externally conducted research in Civil Service College Uganda supported institutions;
- Leading development and regular maintenance of research, innovation and consultancy databases as well as website information;
- Raising innovation consciousness and innovation capacity within the Uganda Public Service;
- Assisting Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and Local Governments (LGs) to conceive, plan and implement innovations;
- Providing consultancy services and advice on organisational and institutional reforms and facilitating the process of Public Service reform and modernization;
- Acting as a Liaison Officer for Civil Service College Uganda’s customers in the matter of consulting services to be delivered by the Civil Service College Uganda;
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
