Jobs in Uganda Office of the President

Applications are invited from suitably qualified University Graduates to fill the following vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 22nd October 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc.go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates and transcripts.

Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application form.

Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered.

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission, on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

MINISTRY : OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT



POST: ASSISTANT SECRETARY

REF: HRM 147/286/01 VOL. XI (5 VACANCIES)

SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U4

AGE: 21 YEARS AND ABOVE



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Public Administration and management or Management Science or Business Administration/Commerce (Management Option) or Law from a recognized University/Institution.



Possession computer skills will be an added advantage.



DUTIES:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Senior Assistant Secretary in performing the following duties;



· Ensuring safe custody of Government property.

· Ensuring maintenance of Government premises.

· Taking minutes during staff meeting and ensuring their distribution.

· Undertaking coverage of Parliamentary business.

· Assisting in handling issues related to staff welfare.

· Making preparations for the Ministry’s functions.

· Compiling data for public speeches.

· Assisting in the management of Government vehicles.

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