Job Details (PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST )

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers, dully appointed and confirmed by Appointing National Service Commissions in Ministries and Local Governments, to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 6th January, 2021. 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 Finance, Planning & Economic Dev.
Post
PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
3
Reference
HRM 50/70/01
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics; or Statistics; or Commerce; or Business Administration plus a Masters Degree in Economics; or Policy and Planning; or Economic Policy and Management; or Policy Analysis; or Development Studies from a recognized University/Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Senior Economist; or Senior Statistician; or Senior Econometrician; or Senior Planner; or Senior Finance Officer Level in Government.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Finance and Planning for performing the following duties:-

The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Finance and Planning for performing the following duties: -

-       Preparing guidance on allocation of resources;

-       Preparing in-depth analysis of development public interventions;

-       Supporting fiscal and monitory policy management;

-       Liaising with other Departments in the Ministry and initiating the budget preparation process;

-       Supporting review, evaluation, analysis and formulation of economic policies;

-       Supporting development of Government Performance Reports;

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


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