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: U3
  • Reference No.: DSC/KTD/05/2025
  • Representation Basis: New
  • Number of Vacancies: 1

  Expanded Details:

  • Role Overview: A Senior Finance Officer oversees the financial management of the district, ensuring proper budgeting, accounting, and reporting of public funds.
  • Likely Responsibilities:
    • Preparing and managing the district’s annual budget in collaboration with other departments.
    • Monitoring revenue collection (e.g., local taxes, grants) and ensuring proper expenditure of funds.
    • Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing financial statements for audits.
    • Advising the district leadership on financial planning and resource allocation.
    • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and guidelines, such as the Public Finance Management Act.
    • Supervising junior finance staff and building their capacity in financial management.
  • Salary Scale (U3): The U3 scale is a senior-level position, typically requiring a degree and several years of experience. The monthly salary for a U3 position might range from UGX 1,200,000 to UGX 1,800,000 (approximately $320–$480 USD).
  • Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce, with a professional qualification like CPA or ACCA. At least 3–5 years of experience in financial 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.