Minimum QualificationApplicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture; or Environmental Meteorology; or Social Works and Social Administration; or Social Sciences; or Arts; or Development Studies plus a Masters Degree in Social Sciences; or Humanitarian and Disaster Resilience and Disaster Risk Management obtained from a recognized University or Institution.Working ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience in the practice of Disaster Preparedness, three of which should have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government.Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director, Special Programs and Disaster Management Coordination for performing the following duties:-

-       Leading the development of policies and plans for preparedness and management;

-       Heading the Department of Disaster Preparedness and Management;

-       Managing Disaster affairs in the whole country;

-       Advising the Permanent Secretary and Government on disaster matters;

-       Identifying and initiating relevant projects at national level;

-       Preparing departmental budgets and controlling departmental funds;

-       Monitoring and evaluating implementation of projects and programs;

-       Coordinating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to victims of disaster in the country;

-       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.