Job Details (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER - COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT)

         

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 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

     NOTE:

    

     In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.

 

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 Degree and Post Graduate 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.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Information And Communication Technology
Post
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER - COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Scale
U1E
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 48/272/01
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication; or Journalism; or Communication Studies; or Public Relations; or Public Administration; or International Relations; or Arts; or Law; or Social Sciences plus a Master’s Degree in any of the above or relevant fields from a recognized University /Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in a Management field and Communication from a recognized University /Institution will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Information / Communication Officer or equivalent relevant experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Under Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-       Supporting the Communication function in the Ministry;

-       Identifying division priorities, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

-       Coordinating the preparation and dissemination of Information, Education and Communication materials (documentaries, etc.) and media campaigns on Ministry programmes;

-       Supporting the usage of Information Technology and coordinating information dissemination on Ministry programmes and achievements on all available platforms;

-       Coordinating the formulation, development and implementation of policies on information and public relations, media management and regulation;

-       Supervising the maintenance of an updated digital information electronic repository of all Ministry achievements;

-       Coordinating stakeholder engagement in information dissemination;

-       Coordinating and participating regularly in public education programmes and dialogue sessions;

-       Undertaking assignments on key issues in strategic planning processes and development of public information access initiatives;

-       Supervising and appraising division staff;

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


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