Commissioner, Pre-Primary and Primary Education Standards Job Placement – Education Service Commission (ESC)

Organization: Education
Service Commission (ESC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Ref. No.: HRM 48/185/01
Vol. 31 (31)
Reports to: Director,
Education Standards
About ESC:
The Education
Service Commission (ESC) is established by article 167 91) of the 1995 Constitution
of the Republic of Uganda and article 168 (1) sets out its functions, authority
and autonomy in implementing its mandate. The vision of Education Service
Commission is to see “quality education delivered by efficient and effective
education service personnel.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
·        
The incumbent will serve as the overall head of the
Pre-Primary and Primary Education Standards Department.
·        
Offer expert advice on Pre-Primary and primary
curriculum development and implementation.
·        
Actively monitor the implementation of policies
relating to the subjects taught in Pre-Primary and Primary and related
research.
·        
Monitor Pre-Primary and Primary education standards.
·        
Guide on syllabus development and subject assessment
in the Pre-Primary and Primary Sub-sector in liaison with National Curriculum
Development Centre and Uganda National Examinations Board.
·        
Advise on Early Childhood Education in consultation
with National Curriculum Development Centre and Uganda National Examinations
Board.
·        
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director,
Education Standards
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
·        
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s
Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management from a recognized
University or Training Institution.
·        
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary
Education from a recognized University or Training Institution.
·        
Registered as a teacher with the Ministry of
Education Science, Technology and Sports.
·        
A minimum of twelve (12) years working experience,
three (3) of which should have been at Assistant Commissioner Level in
Education and Training field.
How to Apply:
All candidates
are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the
Secretary, Education Service Commission P.O. Box 7196, Kampala, Uganda. The
forms can be picked from Education Service Commission Offices, 1st Floor
Farmers House on Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala, Ministry of Education &
Sports Headquarters, Kampala and District Service Commission Offices, or can be
downloaded from the ESC website, download
here
. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The complete
applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number
specified against the post. Applicants should attach certified copies of their
certificates and transcripts and any relevant document(s) plus three recent
passport size photographs on each of the application forms. Serving officers
must route their applications through their Head of Institution / Department,
who should be advised on the closing date to ensure submission within the
deadline.
Deadline: 19th October, 2015
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