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Job Title:  Assistant Commissioner, Human Resource Management (3 Jobs)

Organisation: Ministry of Public Service

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) is mandated to lead the continuous development of the Public Service of Uganda through the design and implementation of effective Policies, Systems, and Structures that provide for an effective and harmonised Public Service. We also ensure that the Public Service is supported by a motivated cadre that will deliver timely, cost effective public services which are affordable by the Government of Uganda and responsive to the needs of the citizens at all levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner, Human Resource Management for performing the following duties:-

• Assisting in the collection, collation and analysis of Human Resource Management data from Ministries/ Departments and Local Governments and making appropriate recommendations thereof;
• Analysing Human Resource Management issues emanating from Ministries/ Departments and initiating appropriate action;
• Implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of Human Resource Management policies, guidelines and procedures issued by the Ministry of Public Service from time to time and recommending appropriate action where necessary;
• Analysing staffing levels and making proposals for succession planning;
• Analysing utilization of Human Resources in a Ministry/Department and advising on proper deployment;
• Analysing staff progression and making proposals for career development;
• Ensuring the correct interpretation and implementation of HR policies, strategies, guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures in the Ministry/Department/Local Government;
• Interpreting and advising clients (management, staff and the public) on HR policies, strategies, rules, regulations and procedures;
• Participating in the formulation and / or review of HR policies in the Public Service
• Supervising and appraising direct reports;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management; or Social Sciences; or Arts; or Commerce; or Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource field such as Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management; or Organizational Development Studies plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; or Master’s Degree in Human Resource Studies; or Business Administration; or Public Administration; or any related field from a recognized University/Institution.
• Applicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience in the field of Human Resource Management, three (03) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Human Resource Officer in Government.

Core Competencies:

• Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.

How to Apply:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments dully appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant posts.

Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: –

• Apply ON-LINE, Click Here
• Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Result Slips and Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
• Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

Application Process

• Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
• Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
• If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
• Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
• View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
• Review your application and SUBMIT.
• NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post.

Please Note: –

• Only applications on-line will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them, their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, Transcripts and Certificates, letters of employment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
• Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
• In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

Deadline: 10th May, 2024

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