Deputy Director Jobs Vacancy at KCCA in Uganda

Job Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR POLICY AND ADVISORY SERVICES (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 [29] SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 4 AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE TERMS: 3 YEARS CONTRACT MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre. Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant field and Membership to relevant professional Associations will be an added advantage Applicants should have a minimum of 9 years working experience in Legal Practice three (3) years of which should have been served at the level of assistant commissioner or assistant head of department in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a reputable organization He/she should have the following key competences: Integrity and confidentiality, management and supervision, Strategic thinking and planning, oral and written communication, setting up a high performing team, interpersonal relations, ability to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks an ability to meet timelines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the immediate Supervisor for performing the following duties:-  Conducting research on legal matters, interpreting laws, advising and guiding the Director Legal services in line with the KCCA Act  Providing Secretarial services to the Management Executive and Disciplinary Committees and be a member of the Contracts Committee and coordinating follow up actions on issues arising from the Committees in line with KCCA Act.  Responding to council’s enquiries, queries, claims and complaints in line with the KCCA Act  Compiling, analyzing and preparing reports on issues arising from council policy rulings for management information in line with the KCCA Act and management guidelines.  Developing and maintaining an updated departmental information management system in line with departmental guidelines.  Managing the performance and development of staff in line with the HRMM and management decision.  Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. How to Apply: PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 5/2012 1 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other Government Ministries. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) accompanied by one summary form with a passport size photograph to the Secretary Public Service Commission, Kampala to be received not later than 25th May 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. The details of the advertisement including but not limited to duties of each post and reporting hierarchy as well as the application forms can be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug or KCCA website on www.kcca.go.ug. As proof of experience where required, applicants MUST attach the relevant documents such as Appointment, confirmation or related document. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 5/2012 on the first page of the form Applicants should clearly indicate the first and second choice against the post where applicable and must not apply for more than two posts. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs. Failure to comply with any of the requirements or information indicated or specified in this Advert will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful. Deadline: 25th May 2012