Wednesday 14 March 2012

Job Opportunities at Uganda Public Service Commisssion

Job Title : PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
REF: HRM 59/70/02 Vol. 12 (1 VACANCY)
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 Architecture from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/Institution shall be an added advantage.
Applicants should be registered with the Uganda Architects Registration Board.
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He/she should have the following Key Competencies; change management, problem solving/decision making, strategic thinking, policy management and leadership
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Architecture for performing the following duties:
? Developing, reviewing and enforcing policies, strategies and guidelines for technical and effective implementation of public building programmes, projects and activities.
? Coordinating the development of legislation, policies, standards and guidelines for building construction.
? Initiating policy, legislation and standards for the professionals and agencies in the field of Architecture.
? Supervising and supporting stakeholders in the field of Architecture.
? Advising Government on matters regarding Architecture.
? Providing support supervision and technical support to Local Governments on matters regarding Architecture.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
How To Apply;

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. 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. 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.