Minimum Qualification- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Honor’s Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Civil engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Textile Engineering, Food and Science Technology or Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized Institution. - A master’s Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized institution. - Post Graduate Diploma in either Management Business or Public Administration from a recognized institution. - Must be Member of a relevant Professional body.Working ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of an Assistant Commissioner Industry and Technology in Government.Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-        To lead the formulation of laws, policies, strategies and plans that foster accelerated industrial and technological growth in the Country;

-        To lead the Monitoring and implementation of Policies, Laws and Strategies for sustainable industrial and technological growth in the Country;

-        To lead the collection, analysis and dissemination of information on industry sector for policy guidance and decision making;

-        To support the development and transformation of the informal sector (Jua-kali) and indigenous technologies;

-        To lead the development of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs and industries with a major focus on backward and forward linkages.

-        To lead the development and promotion of standardization, quality assurance, laboratory testing, metrology and accreditation to enhance competitiveness of local industries, ensure consumer protection, and enforce compliance with technical regulations;

-        To lead development of specialized skills to support industrial and technological development;

-        To support and facilitate the establishment of backward and forward linkage industries with special emphasis to agro-processing and other aspects of the Country’s competitive advantage;

-        To lead coordination promotion and establishment of linkages and partnership with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Private Sector to enhance values and benefits from the sector;

-        Support and facilitate capacity of Public Institutions and the Private Sector (including MSMEs) for industrial and technological growth;

-        Promote value addition for industrial and technological growth;

-        Provide and facilitate supporting infrastructure for industrial and technological growth

-        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.