Job Details (SENIOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY )

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments dully appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 21st April, 2022.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed 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 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 should apply for only one post.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)          Only applications On-line will be considered.

b)          Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)          Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them, their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters of Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)          Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of 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
Office Of The President
Post
SENIOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Scale
U3
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
7
Reference
HRM 62/70/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Arts; or Social Sciences; or Development Studies; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Management Science; or Law; or Commerce (Management option); or Business Administration (Management option) or a related field from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should possess an Administrative Officer’s Law Course Certificate plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration; or Management; or Development Administration; or a related field from a recognized awarding Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at Assistant Secretary Level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Assistant Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-       Taking Minutes of Senior Management meetings;

-       Assisting the Principal Assistant Secretary in managing Protocol affairs;

-       Providing administrative support to the Ministry or Department;

-       Acting as a link between Ministry or Department and Parliament;

-       Ensuring the maintenance of assets and facilities;

-       Ensuring the availability, proper use and maintenance of utilities;

-       Participating in the organization of the national functions

-       Appraising and supervising subordinate staff;

 

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


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