Jobs at Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in Uganda

Job Title : PRINCIPAL POLICY ANALYST (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/74/02 VOL. 2
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U2
AGE: 28 YEARS AND ABOVE


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Social Sciences or Policy Analysis or Economics and Statistics or Development Studies from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies or any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
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Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Policy Analyst in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Applicants should have demonstrated ability, initiative and competence in directing, organizing and executing work at the level.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner Policy and Planning for performing the following duties:
? Recording, analyzing, developing and formulating policies in conformity with overall national policies.
? Liaising with other line Ministries/Departments in order to develop cross-sectoral policies.
? Reviewing and updating such policies.
? Monitoring the performance and Result Oriented Management (ROM) in the Ministry.
? Providing post guidance through coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of the sector policies.
? Proposing review of policies when and where necessary and advising the Ministry accordingly.
? Monitoring and evaluating ROM implementation and its out comes in the Ministry.
? Any other duties as may be assigned by from time to time.

How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. 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 Friday 13th April, 2012
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.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 13th April 2012