Job Details (DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)

 

 

                                                                   

 

                                            THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

                                         PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers appointed by the National and District Service Commissions serving in Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 28th September, 2021. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and 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 Certificates, Academic Transcripts 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)        Applicants are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer. They should then 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 are allowed to apply for only one post.

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only on-line applications will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original ‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level , and Degree Certificates, Academic 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)             Candidates who will not hear from the Public Service Commission by the end of the Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

f)              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 Local Government
Post
DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Scale
U1SE
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
37
Reference
HRM 77/184/01 VOL. 17
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Sciences; or Development Studies; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Arts; or Management; or Law; or Commerce (Management option); or Business Administration (Management option); a certificate in Administrative Officers’ Law Course from a recognized University / Institution; a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management; or Development Administration; or any other related discipline from a recognized University / Institution; plus a Masters Degree in Public Administration and Management; or Public Sector Management; or Business Administration; or Human Resource Management; or Management Studies; or a related field from a recognized University / Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Assistant Secretary/Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer in Government or equivalent and relevant level of experience in Administration from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Chief Administrative Officer for performing the following duties:-

-      Providing administrative support services to the District Council and the technical Departments;

-      Initiating and formulating District Policies, Plans, Strategies and Ordinances in liaison with Heads of Department and Council Standing Committees;

-      Supervising and coordinating proper management of the human resources in the District;

-      Managing and providing efficient utilization, proper and timely accountability of all resources of the Administration and other Departments;

-      Carrying out the role of deputizing the Chief Administrative Officer;

-      Providing technical support and guidance to the technical Departments on matters relating to administration;

-      Coordinating and supervising the safe custody of Council properties and assets;

-      Coordinating production of District Development Plans, work plans, budgets and annual and quarterly reports;

 

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


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