Vacancy title:
Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

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

Jobs at:
Kotido District Local Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 28 2025

Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kotido, East Africa

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

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JOB DETAILS:

• Salary Scale: U2
• Reference No.: DSC/KTD/01/2025
• Representation Basis: New
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Expanded Details:

• Role Overview: The Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a senior administrative position, typically second-in-command to the Chief Administrative Officer, who is the head of the district’s civil service. This role involves overseeing the district’s administrative functions and ensuring the implementation of government policies.
• Likely Responsibilities:
  • Assisting the CAO in coordinating and supervising the activities of various departments within the district (e.g., health, education, finance).
  • Ensuring compliance with national policies, laws, and regulations in the district’s operations.
  • Managing human resources, including staff recruitment, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the district’s development plans and budgets.
  • Representing the CAO in meetings or official functions when required.
  • Handling public grievances and ensuring effective service delivery to the community.
• Salary Scale (U2): The U2 scale is a high-level position in the Ugandan public service, typically reserved for senior officers with significant experience. The monthly salary for a U2 position might range from UGX 2,000,000 to UGX 3,000,000 (approximately $530–$800 USD, depending on exchange rates and allowances), with additional benefits like housing, transport, and medical allowances.
• Qualifications: Likely requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field, plus a postgraduate qualification (e.g., a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in public administration). At least 6–9 years of experience in public administration, with several years in a supervisory role, is typically required.

Work Hours:

Experience: 6–9 years

Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree

Job application procedure

• Eligibility: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts in Kotido District Local Government.
• Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 28th April 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• 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.

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.

Street: P.O. Box 1, Kotido | District: Kotido

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