THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 6th June, 2022. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at http://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
1. Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
c) Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s and Post Graduate (where applicable), Degree Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
d) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
e) 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.
2. 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. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post
3. Please Note: -
a) Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
d) Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
e) Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection 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.
- Preparing reports with situational analyses and recommendations that inform interventions of research projects such as methodologies and tools to be used when working with teachers, learners, parents and infrastructural support for schools;
- Developing research frameworks for coordinating and harmonizing policies originating from Line Ministries /Departments to ensure conformity with national policy framework;
- Coordinating data collection, collating and analysis to inform curriculum development, assessment and placement policy reforms and practices;
- Designing and developing research observation tools, including scientific and cultural validations for teachers, learners and other stakeholders in education;
- Identifying and supervising potential areas of cross-sectional and longitudinal research;
- Providing technical guidance on how elements and items of teacher observation tools can be included in policy recommendations to the Ministry of education for its national teacher performance management system;
- Undertaking thorough and comprehensive literature reviews and adopting best practices in conducting education related research;
- Developing knowledge and skills relating to the latest education techniques and applications relevant to different education disciplines of interest and deliver training in research techniques and methods to colleagues, students and learning institutions;
- Planning and coordinating the initiation and staffing of newly identified research projects;
- Developing standard operating procedures and protocol to conduct specific research projects;
- Planning and maintaining data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocols;
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of research and data collection activities;
- Acting as the primary contact for internal and external education research organizations;
- Coordinating the technical and support staff engaged in carrying out research projects;
- Supervising and coordinating the provision of support services for researchers;
- Monitoring the progress of research projects and making management reports on them;
- Maintaining a record of research activities and preparing periodic reports as required;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
