Minimum QualificationApplicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law; a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; plus a Masters Degree in Law; or Land Management; or Business Administration; or Public Administration; or other relevant professional qualification in a related field from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should have a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognized training Institution.Working ExperienceApplicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government.Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Permanent Secretary for performing the following duties:-

-        Coordinating the formulation, review, development and implementation of sector plans, strategies, laws, policies, regulations and guidelines for land administration and management;

-        Coordinating the inspection of land management institutions and land transactions in the country;

-        Supervising, monitoring and evaluating the performance of land management institutions in the country;

-        Coordinating the vetting of District Land Board Members for the Minister’s approval;

-        Supervising the induction and training of district land boards, area land committees, recorders and District Land Office personnel;

-        Providing strategic and technical leadership for efficient and effective implementation of land management regulation and compliance functions in the country;

-        Coordinating and monitoring the performance of Ministry Zonal offices;

-        Coordinating the management of land disputes and conflict resolution mechanisms in liaison with relevant stakeholder institutions;

-        Providing legal and technical guidance to Government on matters regarding or incidental to land management regulation and compliance;

-        Supervising the provision of technical support, supervising and training to Local Governments and relevant stakeholders in matters of land management regulation and compliance;

-        Monitoring the input of land administration on the National Land Information System;

-        Coordinating and supervising planning, budgeting and accounting for resources and performance of the Department;

-        Supervising, mentoring and appraising performance of staff in the Department;

-        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.