Wednesday 14 March 2012

Public Service Jobs in Uganda - Principal Economist

Job Title: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST/STATISTICIAN/
WATER & RAIL TRANSPORT SERVICES
& INFRASTRUCTURE (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. 12
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 Statistics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Transport Management and Development or Transport Planning from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should have six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have well developed interpersonal skills, communication skills and should be innovative.
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner for performing the following duties:-
? Identifying, formulating and maintaining sound development projects and programmes of transport services and infrastructure (Air, Road, Water and Rail).
? Identify the variables to be used and help in implementing plans for transport modes.
? Assessing the impact of transport services in respect of socio-economic development.
? Ensuring the collection of regular up to date cost of transport services and infrastructure.
? Helping in developing and coordinating projects and programmes for transport modes.
? Monitoring the development and performance of transport services and infrastructure.
? 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.