Job Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR POLICY AND ADVISORY SERVICES (1 VACANCY)
REF. DSC 15/70/01 [29]
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 4
AGE: 30 YEARS AND ABOVE
TERMS: 3 YEARS CONTRACT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University
plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre.
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 9 years working experience in Legal Practice three (3) years of which
should have been served at the level of assistant commissioner or assistant head of department 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:-
? Conducting research on legal matters, interpreting laws, advising and guiding the Director Legal
services in line with the KCCA Act
? Providing Secretarial services to the Management Executive and Disciplinary Committees and be a
member of the Contracts Committee and coordinating follow up actions on issues arising from the
Committees in line with KCCA Act.
? Responding to council’s enquiries, queries, claims and complaints in line with the KCCA Act
? Compiling, analyzing and preparing reports on issues arising from council policy rulings for
management information in line with the KCCA Act and management guidelines.
? Developing and maintaining an updated departmental information management system in line with
departmental guidelines.
? Managing the performance and development of staff in line with the HRMM and management
decision.
? 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.
