Vacancy title:
3 Parish Chief

[Type: , Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Oyam District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 28 2025

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Oyam, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Department: Administration
• Scale: U5
• Number of Positions: 03
• Reference No.: DSC/OYM/01/2025

Expanded Details:

• Role Overview: A Parish Chief is a grassroots administrative officer in Uganda, responsible for overseeing the operations of a parish (a small administrative unit typically comprising several villages). This role acts as a link between the local community and higher levels of government, such as the sub-county and district.
• Likely Responsibilities:
  • Mobilizing communities for government programs (e.g., health campaigns, agricultural initiatives, or national censuses).
  • Maintaining law and order at the parish level in coordination with local leaders.
  • Collecting and managing local revenue (e.g., taxes or fees) and submitting reports to the sub-county.
  • Overseeing the implementation of development projects and ensuring community participation.
  • Keeping records of births, deaths, and other vital statistics in the parish.
  • Resolving minor disputes and referring complex issues to higher authorities.
• Salary Scale (U5): In the Ugandan public service, the U5 scale is a lower-middle level position, typically for roles requiring a diploma or equivalent qualification. As of recent data, the monthly salary for a U5 position might range between UGX 600,000 to UGX 900,000 (approximately $160–$240 USD, depending on exchange rates and allowances), though this can vary with experience and additional benefits like housing or transport allowances.
• Qualifications: Likely requires at least a diploma in public administration, social sciences, or a related field, plus some experience in community work or local governance. Knowledge of the local language (likely Lango, given Oyam’s location in Northern Uganda) would be an advantage.

Work Hours:

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree

Job application procedure

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in the Oyam District Local Government and the Department/Responsible Officer who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delays.
• Submission: Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, Oyam, P.O. Box 30, Loro, no later than 28th April 2025.
• Where to Obtain Forms: Application forms are available from the District Service Commission offices, Public Service Commission offices, or can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission website: www.psc.go.ug.
• Requirements: Applicants must attach three passport-sized photographs, certified copies of academic documents, and other relevant documents (e.g., identity cards). Serving officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department.

Additional Notes

• Applicants should indicate the post they are applying for.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present identity cards of schools attended and a National Identity Card at the time of sitting for the Oral Interview.
• The Oyam District Service Commission does not encourage any form of corruption, and all jobs advertised are free of charge.

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

Observations

• The document is an official job advertisement targeting Ugandan citizens for roles in various departments of the Oyam District Local Government.
• The application deadline is 28th April 2025, and the process emphasizes transparency and fairness, explicitly discouraging corruption.
• The positions range across different sectors, including administration, health, education, and marketing, with salary scales ranging from U3 to U7 (indicating different levels of seniority and pay in the Ugandan public service structure).

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