Job Title: SUPERVISOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN (1 VACANCY)
REF. DSC 15/70/01 [4]
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 6
AGE: 28 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 from a
recognized University plus a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized
Institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years working experience in a child related and/or probation and
welfare or a related area of which 3 years must have been gained at Senior or Supervisory level in
Government or equivalent level of relevant working experience from a reputable organization.
He/she should have the following Key competences: ability to lead and supervise others, guiding and
developing subordinates; good Intra/ interpersonal, communication, community mobilization skills; data
collection, documentation and reporting writing skills; capacity to engage development partners, capacity
in promoting community development and enhance participation in government programs; knowledge of
community structures and systems; proven integrity and confidentiality; ability to put 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 Manager Gender, Youth & Children for performing the following
duties:-
Coordinating the effective delivery of probation and welfare programs and projects for orphans and
other vulnerable children.
Supervising and monitoring implementation of programs and projects on child care and protection.
Coordinating, monitoring and providing support supervision to NGOs, Community-Based Organizations
child care institutions/babies homes and other stakeholders on matters regarding OVC.
Ensuring that approved plans are implemented in a timely manner and according to approved budgets
Coordinating the process of generating quality and timely monthly reports and data from the field
programs.
Providing support and develops competencies of supervised staff.
Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on OVC.
Advising urban councils on policy and related matters regarding child care and protection.
Offering psychological support, arbitration and counseling to families.
Attending court sessions to present investigation reports on matters regarding family social welfare,
juvenile crime and child abuse.
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.
