About US:
The Public Service Commission was established under the provisions of Article 165(1) of the 1995 Constitution. The Public Service Commission has a mission “To provide Government with employees of the right caliber, in right numbers, placed in the right jobs at the right time.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for collecting, analyzing, classifying, storing, retrieving and disseminating information for users, including the general public.
Guiding the Ministry and stakeholders on the appropriate use of and access to information both in the electronic and hard copies.
Guiding and sensitizing the management and personnel of the Ministry on public relations matters.
In charge of developing and disseminating guidelines for proper management, access/acquisition and utilization of reference materials belonging to the Resource Centre.
Ensuring establishment and maintenance of collaboration linkages with education and training resource centers both regionally and internationally.
Preparing public relations plans and programs aimed at projecting a positive image of the Ministry and Sector and ensuring their implementation.
In charge of promoting a positive relationship between the Ministry and with the media both locally and internationally.
In charge of preparing media and press briefings, publications [including journal, magazines] and regularly updating the Ministry website to inform and sensitize the public on the role and achievements of the Ministry.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Principal Information Scientist job opportunity should be Ugandans who possess an Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Statistics or Mathematics or Management Information System and a Post Graduate Diploma in Information Management or in a Communications related field or closely related course from a recognized University.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or any other course in Information Technology related field shall be an added advantage
A minimum of six years of relevant working experience three of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Information Scientist or Senior Communications Officer in Government or equivalent level of working experience from a reputable organization.
The applicant should be self-driven and have the ability to work within strict deadlines
Age: Above 28 years
Personal Competencies: Public Sector Management, Results orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting, innovation concern for quality, standards technical, Interpersonal skills, ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills, Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, team building, conflict management, policy development, change management, Research and report writing project management and technical skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 1/2016” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews and their names will be shown on the PSC website and on the PSC noticeboard.
Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.
Deadline: 15th April, 2016