Job Title: TOWN CLERK (02 VACANCIES) REF. DSC 15/70/01 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 5 AGE: 35 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social
Administration, Arts, Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or
Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University and a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in either Urban management of public Administration or Human Resource management or Management or Development studies from a recognized university/institution plus Certificate in Administrative Law from LDC or school of Law Makerere University.
A Masters Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration and Management or
Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting from a
recognized University/Institution and membership with a relevant profession body will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years working experience in Local government administration, three (3) years of which should have been gained at Principal level or middle management level in a local government administration or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following key competences: Integrity and confidentiality, management and supervision competences, managing a business unit with multiple and challenging task, Strategic thinking and planning, oral and written communication, setting up a high performing team, oral and written communication competences, 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 Executive Director KCCA for performing the following duties:-
Planning and setting benchmarks for the management of the division, implementation of division policies, strategies and business objectives in line with KCCA Act
Providing technical advice to the Division urban council on government policies
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Preparing and presenting Division annual budget to the Council in line with KCCA financial guidelines
Monitoring the delivery of services to the community and taking remedial action where service delivery standards are below the expected standards
Mobilizing the urban community for development and sustainability of the infrastructure and services in the Division
Developing a system for managing the utilization and safeguarding of assets and records of the division in line with the KCCA asset management policies and procedures
Implementing ordinances made by KCCA and byelaws made by the division urban councils
Preparing and submitting reports to the Executive Director of KCCA on the management of the affairs of the division as per the KCCA Act
Managing and developing the performance of staff under direct supervision of the Town clerk in accordance with the Performance Management guidelines
POST: WARD ADMINISTRATOR (50 VACANCIES) REF. DSC 15/70/02 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 7 AGE: 21 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology or Business Administration (Management Option) or Public Administration or Management or Arts or Social Science or any other course in the field of Human Resource Management/Public Administration and Management or Social work and Social Administration from a recognized institution.
Possession of a minimum of a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management or Organizational and Industrial Psychology or Business Administration (Management option) from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience in general administration or community mobilization gained at officer level in Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following key competences: Integrity and confidentiality, Mobilization and networking, oral and written communication competences, interpersonal relations, ability to work as a team, 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:-
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The incumbent will be responsible to the immediate Supervisor for performing the following duties:-
1. Mobilizing and Sensitizing the community about government/KCCA policies , bye-laws and ordinances and ensuring that they are adhered to by the community.
2. Recording minutes, providing guidance and advising to the ward urban council in line with the KCCA guidelines
3. Monitoring and controlling developments in the urban ward and making reports to appropriate directorates in line with KCCA objectives
4. Mobilizing and sensitizing the public on their obligations to pay the relevant taxes and monitoring compliance in line with the KCCA guidelines
5. Collecting and maintaining updated data bases of businesses, properties that attract property rates, Schools, health units etc in the ward for administrative and development purposes in line with KCCA guidelines
6. Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of KCCA programs and generating relevant reports in the parishes in line with KCCA guidelines
7. Initiating and coordinating the implementation of development projects in the ward and coordinating the budgeting process for these projects in line with KCCA and national programs
POST: RECEPTIONIST (2 VACANCIES) REF. DSC 15/70/02 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 8 AGE: 21 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding a minimum diploma in secretarial Studies or Office Management or public relations or any other HR related course. Qualification in customer Services will be of added advantage
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years in managing a reception in a reputable organization
He/she should have the following key competences: Integrity and confidentiality, interpersonal relations, Reception Management, oral and written communication competences, ability to work as a team, 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:-
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Coordinating incoming and outgoing phone calls and maintaining records of calls made and received in line with Departmental Guidelines.
Receiving, registering and directing visitors /clients to relevant offices in line with Departmental Guidelines.
Tracking staff deployments and maintaining an updated organizational telephone directory.
Providing information about KCCA' services in line with existing Authority’s policies and procedures
Making reports on problems related to receiving and sending telephone calls in line with customer care guideline
Ensuring proper coordination between the internal and external customers and the directorates.
POST: MANAGER PROSECUTION (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 5 AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution and Postgraduate diploma in Legal practice from LDC.
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 seven (7) years experience in legal practice three (3) of which should have been served at Principal level or middle management level 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:-
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Representing KCCA in Courts of Law and prosecuting persons involved in breaches of the KCCA Act and other laws in line with the relevant laws and Professional ethics.
Supervising the process of carry out a risk analysis on cases filed by the KCCA and making prosecution prospects in line with KCCA Act, court procedures and professional ethics.
Generating reports from judgments / rulings for use by the Departments and stakeholders in line with the relevant laws.
Coordinating the preparation of cases for prosecution in line with court procedures and relevant laws.
Coordinating research and case preparation before prosecution in line with relevant Laws and procedures.
Managing the performance and development of staff in accordance with the HRMM.
POST: SUPERVISOR LITIGATION (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 6 AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an honors Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution and Postgraduate diploma in Legal practice from LDC.
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 five (5) years experience in legal practice three (3) of which should have been served at senior level or supervisory level 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:-
Representing Kampala Capital Authority in Courts of Law and prosecuting both civil and criminal cases.
Serving as a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure that all operational standards relating to case management are followed in both civil and criminal prosecutions.
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Spearheading the Risk Assessment function through coordination of meetings, making follow-ups for information from client departments and ensuring that resultant reports are generated and disseminated to the requisite offices.
Providing accurate legal advice to staff to ensure that decision taken are legally correct
Conducting legal audits for all directorates to ensure that all legal aspects of any decisions fully considered
Carrying out research and preparing reports on any legally complex issues to ensure that the Authority has full information about the legal implications of any decisions
Managing the performance and development of staff in accordance with the HRMM.
How to Apply;
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the first phase of the recruitment exercise. 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 10th 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 or KCCA website on www.kcca.go.ug.
Application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants 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
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful
