Job Details (SENIOR SELECTION SYSTEMS OFFICER (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT))

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.


Ministry/Department
Public Service Commission
Post
SENIOR SELECTION SYSTEMS OFFICER (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT)
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 179/272/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Personnel Management; or Arts; or Social Sciences with Human Resource Management/ Personnel Management as a subject; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Education; or Commerce (Management option) ; or Business Administration (Management option); or Business Studies(Management option); or any Bachelor’s Degree with Literature in English ; or Mathematics; or Philosophy; or Industrial/Organizational Psychology; or Research Methods as a subject from a recognized University/ Institution Knowledge in competence profiling will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have three (3) years relevant working experience in Conducting Research; or Data Management in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization. Knowledge in Microsoft Excel or Statistical Packages for Research such as SPSS is essential
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Selection Systems Officer-Research and Development for performing the following duties:-

Preparing, distributing and following up research tools in line with the Departmental/Division work plans;

Maintaining a database of research activities and compiling periodical reports;

Participating in the Job Competence Profiling exercise in line with the Competence Framework;

Preparing materials for Capacity Building programmes in line with the Departmental/ Division work plans;

Maintaining the risk register in line with the Public Service Commission Risk Management Policy Framework;

Following up on Departmental/ Public Service Commission recommendations from Research and other initiatives and generating Reports;

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


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