Job Details (SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER)

  Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 30th September, 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)        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

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 sign in 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 and a National Identity Card during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Applicants 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
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Post
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 53/70/0
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Social Sciences; or Development Studies from a recognized University/ Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have three (3) years relevant working experience in Government or reputable organization, at the level of Community Service Officer or an equivalent level in Government or from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Community Service Officer for performing the following duties:-

-      Identifying possible offenders for Community Service Orders;

-      Carrying out pre-sentence inquiries so as to provide Courts of law with the relevant information in order to guide sentencing decisions;

-      Inducting offenders about community service orders so as to ensure that they understand their responsibilities and obligations;

-      Identifying placement institutions and seeking out opportunities for work projects that can enhance rehabilitation;

-      Assessing suitability for institution or project placement and matching offender skills to an appropriate institution or project;

-      Following up offenders both at placement institutions and home so as to enhance compliance, and providing psychosocial support during and after sentence to foster the reintegration and rehabilitation process;

-      Taking appropriate and timely enforcement action where an offender fails to comply with the requirements of the order;

-      Conducting reconciliation between the offender, victim and the community;

-      Making appropriate referrals to address offender-specific needs;

-      Conducting training for key stakeholders;

-      Providing technical support to stakeholders;

-      Compiling and updating case management documentation;

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


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