Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Minimum Qualification
• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Geodesy; or Land Surveying and Geomatics Engineering; or Eng. Surveying and Photogrammetry plus a Masters Degree in Geodesy; or Geoinformatics; or Photogrammetry from a recognized University/Institution. Applicants should be registered with the Surveyors Registration Board (SRB).

Working Experience
• Applicants should have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at Assistant Commissioner level in Government or an equivalent level in a reputable organization.

Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner, Surveys and Geodesy; and Assistant Commissioner Mapping for performing the following duties:-
1. Coordinating the formulation, review, development and implementation of Sector plans, strategies, policies and regulations for the conduct of surveys and mapping in Uganda;
2. Providing technical and administrative leadership for the efficient and effective conduct of national survey and mapping programs, projects and activities;
3. Initiating and supervising the conduct of national studies and research on surveys, mapping and incidental activities;
4. Supervising Survey projects and programmes for the maintenance of national territorial boundaries;
5. Supervising the provision of technical support, supervision and training to local governments and relevant Stakeholders in matters of land surveys and mapping;
6. Advising Government on matters regarding or incidental to surveys and mapping, and equipment relating to their functions;
7. Coordinating the collection, custody and update of national surveys and mapping records;
8. Monitoring the programmes and activities of private surveyors;
9. Planning, budgeting and accounting for the resources and performance of Department;
10. Supervising, mentoring and appraising the performance of the staff of the Department;
11. 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 serving Public Officers in Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Local Governments dully appointed and confirmed by the Appointing National and Local Service Commissions to fill vacant posts. Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 10th May, 2024. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors 

Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -
a) Apply ON-LINE.
b) Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Result Slips and Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.
c) Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
d) 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.

Application Process
i) Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors 
ii) Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards
iii) If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
iv) Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
v) View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
vi) Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one post.

Please Note: -
a) Only applications on-line will be considered.
b) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them, their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, Transcripts and Certificates, letters of employment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.
d) Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisals for the last three (3) Financial Years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, 2021/2022 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.
e) 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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