Job Details (PRINCIPAL SELECTION SYSTEMS OFFICER (EXAMINATIONS))

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
PRINCIPAL SELECTION SYSTEMS OFFICER (EXAMINATIONS)
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 179/272/01
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology; or 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 either Literature in English; or Mathematics; or Philosophy; or Industrial/Organizational Psychology as a subject plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational/ Organizational Psychology; or any other Post Graduate Diploma with Psychometrics as a paper from a recognized University/ Institution. Knowledge in the design of selection assessment is essential.
Working Experience
Applicants should have Six (6) years relevant working experience in Management, three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior Officer Level in administration of Human Resource Selection Systems in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Selection Systems -Examinations for performing the following duties:-

Preparing technical papers, users’ manuals, guidelines and reports in line with the work plans;

Analyzing performance data and generating reports of the department in line with the work plans;

Assessing the usage of Competence-Based Selection tools and organizing for capacity building in line with Training Policy and scheme of selection;

Networking with the Human Resource Recruitment and Selection bodies to keep abreast with trends in systematic selection;

Identifying risks related to examination management in accordance with the Public Service Commission Risk Management Policy Framework;

Evaluating selection exercises administered by the Public Service Commission for their effectiveness in line with the Scheme of Selection;

Managing the performance and development of staff;

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


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