Job Details (DEPUTY DIRECTOR SOCIAL SERVICES)

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Monday 16th May, 2022. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at http://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 and confirmation) 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 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.

 

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 their original certificates, transcripts and letters of employment, National Identity Cards, Letters of Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)            The Job Descriptions and Person Specifications as well as other details about the Jobs can be accessed and viewed on the PSC Website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

e)             The Commission Adverts are ONLY uploaded on the e-recruitment system under the website stated in (d) above and not any other platforms

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, Records Management Skills, Mobilization Skills, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

-           Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Kampala Capital City Authority
Post
DEPUTY DIRECTOR SOCIAL SERVICES
Scale
KCCA4
Terms of Employment
LOCAL CONTRACT OF THREE (3) YEARS RENEWABLE ON MUTUAL AGREEMENT
Vacancies
1
Reference
DSC 15/184/04
Minimum Age
35
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Tourism; or Library and Information Science; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Social Sciences; or any other related field plus a Master’s Degree in either Education; or Social Work and Social Administration; or Social Sciences; or any other related field from a recognized University / Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at Assistant Commissioner or Head of Department level in Government or from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director Education and Social Services for performing the following duties:-

-     Developing and implementing policies and procedures for implementation of social service programs within the city as per the KCCA guidelines and objectives

-     Developing and monitoring the implementation of approved social services programs within the City as per the KCCA objectives

-     Coordinating and monitoring the management of public libraries within the city and ensure they are adequately stocked with relevant information for the community as per KCCA objectives

-     Coordinating the development and monitoring the implementation of sports and recreation programs with the City as per KCCA guidelines

-     Planning, maintaining and monitoring the development of tourism sites in the city as per KCCA guidelines

-     Developing and monitoring the implementation of social service budget in line with the KCCA finance management guidelines

-    Managing the performance of staff under direct supervision in accordance with the Performance Management guidelines.

 

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


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