Job Descriptions

• Detailed job requirements, competencies, and specifications are available in the Ministry of Public Service Job Descriptions and Specifications for Jobs in Local Governments (2011, 2017), as well as on the Public Service Commission website.

• Signatory: The notice is signed by the Secretary, Kotido District Service Commission.

• • • • Salary Scale: U2
      • Reference No.: DSC/KTD/02/2025
      • Representation Basis: New
      • Number of Vacancies: 1

      Expanded Details:

      • Role Overview: The Principal Human Resource Officer for the District Service Commission (DSC) is responsible for managing human resource functions specifically related to the recruitment, appointment, and management of staff under the DSC’s mandate.
      • Likely Responsibilities:
        • Overseeing the recruitment process for district staff, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, and conducting interviews.
        • Managing staff records, including appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
        • Ensuring compliance with public service regulations and policies in all HR processes.
        • Handling disciplinary cases and grievances for district employees.
        • Advising the DSC on HR policies, staff development, and capacity building.
        • Preparing HR reports for submission to the Ministry of Public Service or other relevant authorities.
      • Salary Scale (U2): As with the Principal Assistant CAO, this is a U2 position with a similar salary range of UGX 2,000,000 to UGX 3,000,000 per month.
      • Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field, plus a postgraduate qualification in HR or public administration. At least 6–9 years of experience in HR management, preferably in the public sector, is typically required.

       

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in Kotido District Local Government.
• Submission Format: Applications should be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, Kotido District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Kotido. Applicants must attach three recent passport-size photographs.
• Where to Obtain Forms: Application forms are available free of charge from Chief Administrative Officers’ offices, Secretaries of District Service Commissions, or the Public Service Commission in Kampala. They can also be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers, who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
  • Applicants must attach copies of letters of appointment, confirmation, and promotion (if any).
• Note on Integrity: The notice emphasizes that the positions are not for sale, and any form of solicitation, bribery, or corruption should be reported to relevant authorities.