Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Scale U1SE
Vacancies 1
Reference HRM 56/70/01
Minimum Age 35

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics; or Engineering; or Law; or Social Sciences; or Business Administration (Management option) plus a Masters Degree in Maritime Affairs; or Business Administration; or any other related Management field plus a Post Graduate Diploma in a Transport related field from a recognized University/Institution. Registration with a recognized professional body or a professional membership of a recognized Institute of transport will be an added advantage.

Working Experience
Applicants 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, Transport in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization. Applicants should be conversant with National, Regional and International Transport Legislation and should have well developed interpersonal relations.

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Director, Transport for performing the following duties:-
1. Initiating and developing policies and strategies to promote safety of water transport;
2. Formulating and reviewing water transport legislation;
3. Monitoring and advising on effective enforcement of water and railway transport legislation;
4. Coordinating public sensitization programmes about safety and discipline in water transport services;
5. Carrying out budget management and control of marine department through budgetary figures for capital and future expenditure participating in procurement matters;
6. Managing and supervising maritime technical staff on all matters pertaining to the successful operation of the Maritime Department;
7. Participating in the development of international conventions through participation at the programmed meetings of the international and regional bodies and liaising with other administrations on shipping matters;
8. In-charge of the development and running of a Marine Training Institute;
9. Ensuring all the Port State and Flag State duties are performed;
10. Vessel and Crews Registrar for the maritime sector in Uganda;
11. Seeking for alternative revenue sources like statutory issuance of certificates, licensing and registration of vessels;
12. Overseeing effective coordination and implementation of regional programs, projects and initiatives aimed at development of water transport;
13. In-charge of the search and rescue activities;
14. Overseeing and monitoring the safety and environment inspections for the ships construction and repair activities in Uganda;
15. Managing Department staff and assets;
16. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies in the Public Service.
Applications should be filled and submitted ON-LINE not later than 20th February, 2023. The link to the e- recruitment system can be viewed and accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

NOTE:
In line with Statutory Instrument No. 29 of 2021 on mainstreaming the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Staff, the Common Cadre positions under Accounts Unit and Internal Audit have been reflected under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. At the time of issuing Instruments of Appointment, such Staff shall be reflected under the respective Common Cadre Parent Ministries in line with the existing Policies and Procedures.



1.Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -
1. Apply ON-LINE.
2. Scan and submit relevant documents on-line.
3. Attach relevant documents namely; “O” and “A” Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates as well as Employment letters for posts where working experience is required.
4. Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
5. Officers serving in the Public Service are required to 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.



2. Application Process

1. Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
2. Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
3. If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
4. Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
5. View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”
6. Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post



3. Please Note: -
1. Only applications submitted on-line shall be considered.
2. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates of “O” and “A” level, Degree and Post Graduate (where applicable) Transcripts and Certificates as well as letters of employment for positions where working experience is required plus National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
4. Short listed Officers serving in the Public Service should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal reports / Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
5. Applicants who will not be contacted upon completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
6. In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail  vacancies@psc.go.ug  



Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:
1. 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.
2. Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research, and Project Management Skills.

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