Assistant Commissioner – PHOTOGRAMMETRY

at Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 12, 2024
Category Administration
Government
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Minimum Qualification- Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelors’ of Science Degree in land surveying, cartography, engineering surveying, Geoinformatics, Remote sensing or Photogrammetry or any other relevant field of study from a recognized education and training institution. - MSc. Degree in Engineering Photogrammetry and remote Sensing. - Registration with Surveyors Registration Board (SRB) is a must.Working ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Principal Staff Photogrammetric in Government.Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the for performing the following duties:-

-        Providing technical and administrative leadership for the efficient and effective implementation of photogrammetry programs, projects and activities in the Country;

-        Supervising the collection of and analysis of source data for the preparation of mosaic prints, orthophotos, contour maps, profile sheets, and related cartographic materials in the Country.

-        Supervising programmes and projects for the producing and maintaining of aeronautical and nautical charts;

-        Supervising the implementation of capacity building programmes and activities for the staff of the Division;

-        Providing technical supporting and guidance to the Ministry on matters regarding or incidental to photogrammetry activities and equipment;

-        Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the quality of the national photogrammetry aerial surveys;

-        Planning, budgeting and accounting for the performance of the Division

-        Supervising and appraising the staff of the Division;

-        Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

-        Supervising the provision of technical supporting, supporting supervision and training to local governments and various stakeholders in the field of housing development and estates management;

-        Representing the Ministry at various forums;

-        Coordinating the collection, custody and updating of a national inventory of housing stock, Government estates and building materials for data bank;

-        Monitoring and evaluating implementation of policies, legislation, standards and regulations governing housing development and estates management;

-        Supervising and appraising Department Staff;

 

-        Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Applying Instructions

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.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 10th May, 2024.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

  1. a) Apply ON-LINE.
  2. b)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.
  3. c)Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
  4. d)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

  1. i)Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
  2. ii)Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)       If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile

  1. iv)Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
  2. v)View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
  3. vi)Review your application and SUBMIT.
  4. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post.

 Please Note: -

  1. a)Only applications on-line will be considered.
  2. b)Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  3. c)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.
  4. d)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.
  5. e)In case of any inquiry, contact  No. 0414237671, 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

            Applicants should have the following 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.

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