Minimum Qualification- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Rural Economy Economics, Arts with Education (Economics) Adult and Community Education, Commerce and Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution. - A master’s degree in Cooperatives Management, Commerce or Economics or International Business/Commerce or Trade Policy Business Administration and Finance and Accounting from a recognized awarding institution. - Post Graduate qualification in Management or Public AdministrationWorking ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Cooperative Officer in Government.Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Commissioner Cooperatives for performing the following duties:-

-        To provide technical support in the development, implementation and review of policies, programs regulations and guide lines in the cooperatives sector.

-        To coordinate activities of SACCOS and Finance Services Cooperatives.

-        Supervise, monitor, evaluate, report and disseminate information on the implementation and achievements of the SACCOS and financial cooperatives promotion programs and projects in the Country.

-        To regulate SACCOS and financial Cooperatives

-        To carry out on-site and off-site supervision of SACCOS and other financial cooperatives

-        To prepare capacity building programs for the departmental and other financial cooperatives.

-        To prepare capacity building programs for the departmental and the cooperative movement staff.

-        To advice cooperatives on investment policies

-        To monitor and supervise the performance of financial cooperatives generally and SACCOS in particular.

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

 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.