Policy Analyst Jobs at Ministry of Information and Communications Technology

Job Title : SENIOR POLICY ANALYST (1 VACANCY)
REF. HRM 70/74/02 VOL. 2
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE: 25 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 minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy and Planning or Public Policy or any other qualification in the field of policy formulation or Development and Analysis will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at Officer level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.


DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Policy Analyst for performing the following duties:
? Carrying out research and developing/formulating the Ministry policies in conformity with the overall national policies.
? Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Ministry policies.
? Monitoring progress toward achievement of indicators at institutional and sector level.
? Developing, reviewing and updating the Ministry’s quarterly and annual reports.
? Providing monitoring information to the Ministry working groups.
? Updating the database of key policies and related actions in the Ministry.
? Designing, collecting and analyzing data and information on programmes and projects that under pin Government policies.
? Participating in the review of existing policies.
? 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