Job Title: MANAGER GENDER, YOUTH & CHILDREN (1 VACANCY)
REF. DSC 15/70/01 [2]
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 Arts or Social Sciences or
Development Studies or Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration or any other
course in the field of Gender Studies from a recognized University, plus a Masters Degree in a related
discipline.
Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years working experience in management of youth or children or
probation and welfare programs of which 3 years must have been gained at Principal level or middle
Management level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following Key competences: OVC and youth programming and probation and
welfare work, capacity to enhance productivity among the youth and child protection, engaging
development partners and stakeholders, ability to lead and supervise others, guiding and developing
subordinates, Good Intra/ interpersonal, communication, community mobilization skills, research and
analytical skills, documentation and reporting writing skills, community structures and systems, proven
integrity and confidentiality, ability in putting up a team to enhance performance, and ability to work well
under pressure meet deadlines and with limited supervision.
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Deputy Director Gender, Welfare and Community Services for
performing the following duties:-
Coordinating and supporting the development, design and delivery of youths and children and
probation and welfare programs.
Planning, developing, and monitoring the effective implementation of youth/ children probation and
welfare programs
Ensuring that all project activities are monitored and evaluated systematically and key lessons learnt
and best practices are documented.
Managing the performance of staff under direct supervision in accordance with the Performance
Management guidelines.
Developing and evaluating programs for empowering youths and fostering the protection of children.
Coordinates the formulation and development of the National OVC plan and the program of
implementation
Guiding and advising the City Authority /urban council members on youths and childcare programs and
probation and welfare issues.
Designing mechanisms for collecting, analyzing and disseminating data on child care, youths and
probation and welfare.
Sensitizing local communities and NGO’s on child care and protection issues.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
How to Apply -
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.
