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:
In charge of collecting information from departments, line ministries and human rights bodies and associations on the application of international Labour Standards.
In charge of registering ILO Conventions adopted at every conference.
Updating the list of ILO Conventions ratified by Government
Responsible for initiating the submission to cabinet of conventions adopted at the International Labour Conference.
In charge of receiving and distributing ILO reports on the application of Conventions under Article 19 and 22 of the ILO Constitution.
Studying ILO reports on the application and preparing speeches and Government memoranda.
Preparing for the Annual International Labour Conference and other regional meetings.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants for the Labour Officer (International Labour Affairs) job opportunity should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Arts, or any other related field from a recognized University or Institution.
Age: Above 21 years
Personal Competencies:
High Degree of Ethics and Integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good communication and computer Skills
Proven ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting
High degree of innovation concern for quality, standards technical
Proven ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills
Strategic thinking
Good negotiation skills
Good team building, innovation and concern for quality and standards.
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.
NB: Serving officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for this entry level position.
Deadline: 15th April, 2016