NOTE: Recruitment into the District Service is a free service, promising or offering anything to induce members of the District Service Commission, the technical team or any other leaders at the District is illegal. Any one who demands any bribe from a job applicant, should be reported to relevant Government Agencies like the IGG, SHACU, RDCs or MoLG. Yumbe District Service Commission stands for Zero Tolerance to Corruption.

Secretary,

DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION-YUMBE

JOD DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS.

Job Title :                               Chief Finance Officer

Salary Scale :                       U1 E

Reports to :                            Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible for :                  Senior Finance Officer (Revenue and Budget)

Senior Accountant (Expenditure and Accounts)

Key Functions

• Supervising the collection of revenue;
• Preparing books of accounts and accounting records;
• Managing, controlling and accounting for the financial resources of the District;
• Preparing and coordinating budgets and work plans for the District Local Government through
• the Budget Desk;
• Reconciling bank statements to iron out discrepancies with cash books;
• Preparing financial statements and reports;
• Answering audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
• Providing technical support to Council on financial matters;
• Planning, supervising and assessing the performance of staff in the Department of Finance;
• Reviewing and identifying alternative sources of revenue generation;
• Coordinating the procurement and payment for goods and services provided to the District
• Administration; and
• Enforcing adherence to financial policy, regulations and professional practices in all financial
• transactions.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications

EITHER : An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce (Accounting option) or BusinessAdministration (Accounting option) or Business Studies ( Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting plus full Professional Accounting Qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE from a recognized University/institution.

OR Full professional qualification in Accounting such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognised Institution and accredited by Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) plus a minimum of a Post graduate diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognised awarding institution.

(ii)Experience

At least nine (9) years experience in accounting three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Finance Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

(iii)Competences

• Financial Management;
• Planning, Budgeting and coordinating;
• Accountability;
• Problem solving and Decision Making;
• Communication;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Ethics and Integrity; and
• Time management

Job Title :  District Planner

Salary Scale :           U1E

Reports to :                                 Chief Administrative Officer Supervises :                                Senior Planner

Key Functions

• Formulating, developing and coordinating District development strategies, plans and budgets;
• Preparing and disseminating performance standards and indicators for the district to users;
• Providing Technical support to Departments in preparation and production of District Development Plans;
• Developing District investment priorities;
• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating performance of District Development Plans programs and projects;
• Maintaining District Management Information System;
• Developing and maintaining an up-to-date district data bank;
• Appraising National and District Policy;
• Producing minutes of Technical Planning Committee.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics, Quantitative Economics, and Population studies from a recognized Institution, Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is a must; A Postgraduate qualification in Management or Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.

(ii)Experience

Should have a minimum of 9 years working experience in planning, 3 of which should have been Served as a Principal planner in Government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization.

(iii)Competences

1. Technical

Planning, organizing and coordinating; Policy Management; Project management; Information Communication Technology (ICT);

(b)Behavioral

Concern for quality and standards; Results orientation; Teamwork; Communicating Effectively;

Job Title :        District Health Officer

Salary Scale :                       UIE

Reports To :                           Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible For :                  Assistant District Health Officer (Environmental

Health; Maternal Child Health/Nursing; Principal Medical Officer,

Head of Health Sub-Districts and Bio-Statistician

Key Functions

• Planning and budgeting for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
• Mobilizing resources for health service delivery and infrastructure in the District;
• Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of health services in the district;
• Procuring medical supplies and equipment;
• Providing technical guidance and support supervision to Health Centres;
• Managing and accounting for financial, medical supplies and other resources allocated to the

Districts;

• Coordinating the maintenance of Health equipment and facilities;
• Interpreting National Health Policy and integrating it into District Health Plans;
• Managing the implementation of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package (UNMHCP);
• Tendering advice on health related issues to the District Councils and other stakeholders;
• Carrying out monitoring and evaluation of health programs in the District;
• Coordinating sensitization programs about PHC in the Communities;
• Carrying out Human Resource management functions like identifying manpower needs, training, mentoring, coaching, promotions, leave, deployment and periodic assessment of health staff
• Managing health research;
• Supporting maintenance of the Health Management Information System in the District;
• Liaising with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in enforcing adherence to National Health Service Delivery Standards;
• Enforcing the Professional and Service Codes of Conduct and Ethics; and
• Preparing and submitting Periodic Reports.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • An MB.Ch.B or BDS or equivalent degree from a recognized University.
   • Masters Degree in Public Health, or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
   • Must be registered and licensed with relevant council.
   • PGD in PAM is an added advantage

(ii)Experience

• At least nine (9) years working experience in Clinical Practice three (3) of which at Senior Health Service management level

(iii)Competences

• General management;
• Planning organizing and coordinating;
• Human resource management;
• Procurement, disposal and contract management;
• Project management;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Accountability;
• Leadership;
• Communication;
• Time management;
• Team work; and Information management.

Job Title :        District Engineer

Salary Scale :                       U1 E

Reports to :                            Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible for :                  Senior Civil Engineers

Senior Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical).

Key Functions

• Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders;
• Preparing technical specifications of contracts;
• Supervising all the technical works in the District;
• Preparing work plans and budgets for the technical works in the District;
• Approving buildings and other structural plans;
• Developing and maintaining water and sanitation systems; and
• Enforcing engineering and works policies.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications:
   • Should hold an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized

University or Institution.

• Should also have a Masters in an engineering discipline.
• Should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).

(ii)Experience:

• At least nine (9) years in a civil engineering job three of which should have been at the level of

Principal Engineer (Civil) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable

organization.

(iii)Competences

• Project management;
• Human resource management;
• Information technology;
• Accountability;
• Concern for quality and standards;

• Ethics and integrity;
• Leadership; and
• Time management.

Job Title :                   District Commercial Officer

Salary Scale :           U1E

Reports to :               Chief Administrative officer Supervises :     Principal Commercial Officer

Key Functions

• Implementing and monitoring policies, programs and laws on Commercial sub sector.
• Supervising and managing the Commercial sub sector activities, programs and staff.
• Evaluating and preparing status reports on Commercial sub-sector activities.
• Managing and accounting for all the resources availed for the sub sector.
• Initiating developmental projects in Tourism, trade, Industry and Cooperatives sub sectors.
• Developing training programs for both the stakeholders and staff in Tourism, Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.
• Compiling and, processing commercial sub-sector information, data and statistics to stakeholders.
• Sensitizing the communities on the Commercial sub-sector services.
• Providing stakeholders with technical advice on Tourism, Trade, industry and Cooperatives issues.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Cooperatives, Business Administration/ Business Studies, Entrepreneurship or Finance and Accounting from a recognised university/institution. Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is a must;
   • A Postgraduate qualification in Management or Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution is an added advantage.
2. Experience Job Descriptions and person specifications for Local Governments Nine (9) years of working experience three (3) of which should be at Principal Commercial officer level or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

(iii)Competences

1. Technical
   • Coaching and mentoring
   • Planning, organizing and coordinating
   • Strategic thinking
   • Delegation

(b)Behavioral

• Accountability

• Concern for quality and standard
• Knowledge management
• Networking
• Communicating effectively

Job Title :  Procurement Officer

Salary Scale :           U4

Reports to :                Senior Procurement Officer

Responsible For :      Assistant Procurement Officer

Key Functions

• Compiling schedules of procurement requirements;
• Guiding and advising suppliers on correct procurement procedures;
• Referencing, verifying and managing procurement documentation;
• Liaising with accounts to facilitate timely payment to suppliers;
• Verifying and organizing documentation relating to procurement for use by interested parties;
• Preparing draft bid documents and procurement plan;
• Entering sanctioned transactions in the procurement system for further processing; and
• Advising end users on development of procurement specifications.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • EITHER an Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/Supply chain Management from a recognized awarding Institution.
   • OR A bachelor’s Degree in a Non supply chain management discipline, plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding institution.
   • OR full Professional qualification in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) plus a post graduate Diploma in Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution;

(ii)Competences

• Procurement, Disposal and Contract Management;
• Information and Communications Technology;
• Ethics and Integrity;
• Concern for Quality and Standards;
• Communication; and
•  

Time management.

 

Job Title :                   Human Resource Officer

Salary Scale :           U4

Reports to :                Senior Human Resource Officer J

 

Key functions:

• Carrying out staff welfare management for Local Governments;
• Planning and organising the manpower resource through recruitment, deployment, training, utilisation and discharge as per schedule;

• Providing technical advise to the council and technical Departments on matters related to Human Resource Management issues;
• Monitoring staff performance through staff appraisal exercise to ensure quality service delivery;
• Preparing Human Resource Management work plans, budgets and performance reports as instructed by the supervisor;
• Interpreting the Human Resource policies, rules, regulations and procedures;
• Providing assistance in the management of the payroll of the Local Governments; and
• Compiling, reviewing and keeping custody of the staff lists and related personnel records.

 

Qualifications

•  

An Honors Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) or Human Resources Management or Social Sciences (with Personnel/ Human Resource Management as an option) or Management Science or Business Administration (Management) or Arts( with Personnel/ Human Resource Management as an option) from a recognized University

 

Job Title:                                Assistant Secretary

Salary Scale:                        U4

Reports to:                             Senior Assistant Secretary (SACAO) Directly supervises:                            Support staff

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervising the delivery of goods and services;
• Assembling and collating data for planning purposes;
• Supervising mail, postage and courier services;
• Supervising reception facilities;
• Taking and distributing minutes of meetings;
• Making preparations for Ministry or Department functions;
• Assisting in the management of vehicles;
• Compiling data and information for public speeches; and
• Coordinate travel arrangements for senior officers in the Ministry or Department

 

Job and Person Specifications

a) Academic Qualifications

 

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Management Science, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option) or a related field from a recognized University/Institution.

 

Job Tittle:                   Parish Chief

Reports To:                 Senior Assistant Secretary/SACAO

Salary Scale:            U5

Key Functions

• Preparing and compiling reports on parish operations for the attention of the Sub-County Chief;
• Collecting and accounting for Local revenue in the Parish;
• Preparing work plans and budgets for the operations of the Parish;
• Enforcing the implementation of National and Local Government policies, programs and Council bye-laws in the Parish;
• Undertaking the mobilization of the Parish Community for Government development programs and projects;
• Providing technical support to the Parish Council on any matters relating to lower Local Government governance;
• Undertaking duties of Secretariat to the Parish Council;
• Managing and monitoring Local Government projects implemented in the Parish;

 

Person specification:

Qualification

• Diploma in Public Administration and Management, Social Work and Social Administration, Development studies or Business Administration.

 

Competences

1. Technical
   • Planning, organizing and coordinating;
   • Records management;
   • Mobilization skills.
   • Public relations and customer care;
   • Communicating effectively.

 

(b)Behavioral

• Ethics and integrity
• Concern for quality and standards
•  

Networking.

 

Job Title :                   Records Assistant

Salary Scale :           U7

Reports to :                Assistant Records Officer

 

Key Functions

• Receiving, registering and routing incoming mails;
• Filing and storing correspondences for future reference;
• Keeping stock of records for easy tracking and retrieval; and
• Retrieving files as and when required;

 

Person specification

1. Qualifications
   • An Ordinary Certificate in Education (UCE); with a Certificate in Records Management from a

recognised awarding Institution.

(ii)Competences

• Information Communication and Technology;
• Records and information management;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Communication;
•  

Time Management; and Result Oriented.

 

Job Title :                   Planner

Salary Scale :           U4

Reports To :               Senior Planner

Responsible for :      Assistant Planner

 

Key Functions

• Collecting, analysing and storing Data;
• Producing statistical reports;
• Appraising Development projects;
• Organising and implementing National Surveys; and
• Providing technical support on statistical matters to Local Government.

 

Person specification

1. Qualifications
   • An Honours Bachelor Degree in Economics /statistics Economics /Statistics (3.2.2 for those who

graduated earlier) or quantitative economics or from a recognised institution.

(ii)Competencies

• Planning, organizing and coordinating;
• Project Management;
• Information Communication Technology (ICT);
• Records and information management;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Communication; and
•  

Result Orientated.

 

Job Title :                    Assistant Accountant

Salary Scale :           U6

Reports to :                Senior Assistant Accountant

 

Key Functions

• Preparing vouchers;
• Assigning Invoice numbers to transactions for further processing;
• Recording data and capturing on the system;
• Providing Information on Electronic Fund Transfer and executing payments to Beneficiaries;
• Preparing payment advice form and compiling returns; and
• Posting vote books and subsidiary ledgers.

 

Person specification

1. Qualifications

• A minimum of a Diploma with a bias either in Accounting or, Financial Management or, Business Studies/Administration with Accounting and/or Financial Management as a subject obtained from a recognised awarding Institution.
• OR Full A Pre-professional Qualification in Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from

recognised Institution.

(ii)Competences

• Book Keeping;
• Ledger Management;
• Information Communication Technology;
• Accountability;
• Ethics and Integrity; and
• Time management.

 

 

 

Job Title :                   Clinical Officer

Salary Scale :           U5

Reports To :               Senior Clinical Officer

Job Purpose             To diagnose, treat and manage patients in the Health Unit..

 

Key Functions i.

• Diagnosing, treating and managing patients;
• Conducting health education to patients;
• Participating in research activities;
• Participating in Continuous Professional Development activities; and
• Preparing and submitting reports.

 

Person Specifications

 

(i)         Qualifications · Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or its equivalent from recognized Institution · Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

 

Job Title :                   Anaesthetic Assistant

Salary Scale :           U6

Reports To :               Anaesthetic Officer

Responsible For :      Anaesthetic Attendant

 

Key Functions

• Preparing patients for anesthesia;
• Providing pre and post-operative care to patient;
• Providing first aid services in case of emergency and disaster situations;
• Maintaining anesthetic equipment; and
• Adhering to professional and ethical code of conduct and ethics.

 

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • Must have a Certificate in Anesthesia from a recognized Institution.
   • Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.

(ii)Competencies

• Guidance and counseling;
• Concern for quality and standards of anaestheological work;
• Ethics and integrity;
• Self control and Stress management; and
• Time management.

 

 

 

Job Title:                                Enrolled Midwife

Salary Scale:                        U7 med

Reports To:                             Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Responsible For:                   Nursing Assistant, Nursing Trainees and Support Staff

 

Key Functions

• Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deaths;
• Providing care during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and baby;
• Providing care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection;
• Sensitizing mothers about benefits of breast feeding and recommended diet;
• Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team;
• Participating in Doctors/Clinical officers ward rounds;
• Observing and compiling daily ward reports for the attention of the relevant authorities;
• Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them;
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for the patients; and
• Carrying out Ante-natal care.

 

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • Must have an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from a recognized Institution.
   • Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

ii)Competencies

• Guidance and counseling;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Ethics and integrity;
• Self-control and Stress management; and
•  

Time management.

 

Job Title:                    Enrolled Nurse

Salary Scale:            U7 Med

Reports To:                 Assistant Nursing Officer-Nursing

 

Key Functions

• Receiving, registering and preparing patients for diagnosis;
• Providing quality nursing care and treatment to patients;
• Observing and keeping proper records about the patients;

• Participating in Doctors/Clinical Officers Ward rounds;
• Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team;
• Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them;
• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the patients;
• Supervising and appraising Nursing Assistants and support staff;
• Sensitizing patients and their attendants about basic health care practices; and
• Compiling and submitting daily nursing care service activity reports.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications
   • Must have Enrolled Nursing Certificate from a recognized Institution.
   • Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

(ii)Competences

• Guidance and counseling;
• Concern for quality and standards of nursing care;
• Ethics and integrity; and
•  

Time management.

 

Job Title         : Report To       :		Porter Office Superintendent
Salary Scale:	U8

 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cleaning the office environment
2. Cleaning the compound.

 

Person Specification Qualifications

O’ Level Certificate

Competencies

• Accountability;
• Ethics and integrity; and
•  

Time Management.

 

 

Job Title         : Report To       :		Askari Office Superintendent
Salary Scale:	U8

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checking and properly locking premises at the close of the day;
• Apprehending and questioning suspects for proper identification;
• Directing visitors to the reception for more information;
• Reporting theft cases and preparing reports to the authorities;
• Patrolling premises to ensure maximum security;
• Maintaining security of government vehicles; and
• Keeping security at important entry points.

Person Specification Qualifications

O’ Level Certificate with a training in Security.

Competencies

• Security Planning and organizing
• Accountability;
• self-confidence;
• Ethics and integrity;
• Communication;
• Public relations and customer care;
• Time Management; and
•  

Ability to speak Swahili

 

Job Tittle:                   Head Teacher

Reports To:                 Sub County Chief

Salary Scale :           U4

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach student according to the set timetable;
• To be in charge of overall administration and management of the School;
• To plan for the physical development of the School and professional development of the staff;
• To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programmes and activities of staff and students;
• To ensure proper planning, budgeting and accountability of the School activities and resources in consultation with the Management Committee;
• To co-ordinate the functions of the Management Committee and account to them and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
• To initiate development projects for the school and mobilize resources for their implementation;
• To supervise and appraise all the staff and employees of the institution and assess their performance;
• To prepare progress and summary report for presentation and submission to the Management Committee and the Ministry of Education and Sports;
• To direct activities concerning student admissions, provision of supplies and welfare services;
• To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education; and
• To plan and chair meetings on the school.

 

Person specification:

1. Qualification
   • Minimum of a Degree in primary education or the equivalent of this, from a recognized institution;
   • Must have attended at least four workshops/seminars and four short courses relevant to the profession
   • Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;

(ii)Experience

• Minimum of twelve years working experience, three of which should have been at Deputy Head teacher or Principal Education Assistant level with administrative responsibilities.

 

(iii)Competences

• Organization skills;
• Child Development skills;
• Management/presentation skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Evaluation skills;
• Human Resource Management skills;
• Financial Management skills;
• Record keeping skills
• Public relations skills;
• Curriculum Development;
• Comprehension and interpretation;
• Report keeping skills;
• Environment and primary Health care;
• Public relations skills;
• Environment and primary healthcare;
• Public relations skills;
•  

Safety and precautionary measures; and support for special Needs students.

 

Job Tittle:                               Deputy Head Teacher

Reports To      :                       Head Teacher

Salary Scale :                       U5

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare the schemes of work/lesson plans and teach student according to the set timetable;
• To assist the Head Teacher in the overall administration and management of the School
• To supervise the non –teaching and support staff;
• To ensure effective and efficient maintenance of records, material resources, facilities and
• Information services for efficient accountability;
• To enforce discipline in the School;
• To organize and assist in the management and implementation of the curriculum;
• To oversee and co-ordinate the general environmental maintenance and renovations at the School;
• To act as the minute secretary of the management committee;
• To co-ordinate periodic reviews of the School curriculum;
• To ensure integrity of internal and external exams administration and supervision;
• To prepare the academic plans, programmes ans schedules(time table) of the School and

• To participate in the implementation of the Education Sector reforms related to primary education;

Person Specification

1. Qualification
   • Minimum of a Diploma in Primary Education or the equivalent of this from a recognized institutions;
   • Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
   • Must have attended at least three workshops/seminars and three short courses relevant to the profession

(ii)Experience

• Minimum of twelve years working experience as a qualified primary teacher, three of which should have been at Senior Education Assistant level or two at principal Education Assistant or five years at Senior level with administrative responsibilities such as Head of Department, or Co- curricular activities etc.

(iii)Competences

Support for special Needs students.

job Tittle:                                Senior Education Assistant

Reports To      :                       Deputy Head Teacher

Salary Scale :                       U6

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare the schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum on a termly and weekly basis respectively.
• To conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
• To participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
• To     carry    out    continuous    assessment    and    evaluation    of pupil’s performance.
• To develop and improve on learning aids/ material
• To carry out child studies and keep a profile for each pupil in the class

• To guide and counsel pupils.
• To participate in class and departmental meetings.
• To serve as teacher on duty.
• To participate in co - curricula activities and link the school to the community.
• To participate in the self-assessment and appraisal of the Education Assistants.

Person Specification

1. Qualification

• Minimum of a Grade III Teaching Certificate or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports

 

(v)Experience

• Minimum of six years teaching experience in the primary sector
• Must have attended at least one certified workshop/seminar and two short courses relevant to the profession.

(vi)Competences

• Guidance and counselling skills,
• Pedagogical skills,
• Psychological skills,
• Child development skills,
• Good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Computer Literacy Skills, Record keeping,
• Environment and Primary Healthcare,
• Safety and Precautionary measures, and
• Support for Special Needs students.

job Title    :       Education Assistant

Report To  :      Senior Education Assistant Salary Scale:                         U7

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the approved curriculum on termly and weekly basis.
• To conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
• To participate in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.
• To     carry    out    continuous    assessment    and    evaluation    of pupil’s performance.
• To prepare and select appropriate learning aids/materials for classroom teaching.
• To keep and maintain class records /inventory (Registers, records of work, progress reports and equipment)
• To guide and counsel pupils.
• To participate in class meetings.
• To serve as classroom teacher.

• To participate in co - curricula activities and community activities.
• To conduct any other duties assigned that are related to the profession.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Minimum of a Grade III teaching certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
• E-registered with Ministry of Education and Sports

Competencies

Support for special needs pupils.

Job Title : Town Clerk (Town Council)

Other Title : Principal Township Officer Salary Scale : U2

Reports to :                Chairperson LC III

Responsible for :      Senior Assistant Town Clerk (Senior Township Officer) Senior Community Development Officer

Senior Treasurer

Senior Commercial Officer Town Engineer/ Senior Engineer Veterinary Officer

Human Resource Officer Principal Health Inspector Senior Internal Auditor

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the implementation of national policies, regulations, programmes, projects and Council decisions in the Town Council; 103
• Providing technical advice to Council on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Town Council;
• Developing and coordinating plans and budgets for Council activities;
• Providing safe custody and accountability for resources, records and other facilities of the Council;
• Enhancing collaboration linkages with other Local Councils and organisations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development;
• Assessing taxes and awarding licenses for operating business in the Town Council;
• Mobilising urban community for development purposes; and

• Supporting physical planning for the Town Council and approving structural plans;
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure in the Town Council including roads and buildings;

Person Specifications (a)Qualifications

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Either Social Sciences, Arts, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or Business Administration (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized awarding Institution;
• Certificate in Administrative Officers’ Law Course.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Administration or any other related discipline from a recognized awarding Institution.

(a) Experience

At least six (6) years of experience three of which should have been at the level of Senior Township Officer / Senior Assistant Town Clerk or equivalent level of working experience from a reputable organization;

Job Title :  Senior Assistant Accountant

Salary Scale :           U5

Reports to :                Accountant

Responsible for :      Assistant Accountant

Key Functions

• Providing custody for accounting records and documents;
• Processing deferred tax payments and returns and keeping records thereof;
• Posting financial transactions, cashbooks and subsidiary ledgers to General ledger and updating books of accounts;
• Preparing Pay Change report forms and reconciling payroll transaction reports;
• Entering transactions into the commitment control register;
• Providing custody of cash and imprest and effecting payments; and
• Preparing draft monthly reconciliation reports.

Person specification

1. Qualifications

A minimum of a Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management or Business Studies/Administration from a recognised awarding Institution.

Or A Pre-professional Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognized Institution and accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).

(ii)Experience

At least 3 years of working experience as an Accounts Assistant in public or a reputable organisation.

(iii)Competences

• Financial Management;
• Information Communication Technology;

• Accountability ;
• Ethics and Integrity; and
• Time management.

Job Title : Senior Community Development Officer Salary Scale :  U3

Reports to :                Principal Community Development Officer Responsible for :                                    Community Development Officer, Labour Officer

Key Functions

• Coordinating the effective delivery of community-based services in the District;
• Monitoring community centers, vocational training institutions, children remand homes and other community establishments;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies and social development;
• Advising Council on policy and related matters regarding gender, labour and social development.
• Liaising with NGOs, Community-Based Organizations and other stakeholders on matters regardingcommunity development;
• Enforcing conformity to national policies and standards on occupational health and safety.
• Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio- economic development initiatives;
• Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of labour information;
• Managing the discharge of statutory obligations regarding community care, protection and welfare; and
• Supervising the registration and promotion of community development groups.

Person Specifications

1. Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or Social Work and Social Administration from a recognized University/ Institution and a minimum of a post Graduate Diploma in the above fields.

(ii)Experience

Should have a working experience of six (6) years 3 of which should have been served at the level of Community Development Officer in Government or from a reputable organization.

(iii)Competences

• Planning, organizing and coordinating;
• Project Management;
• Accountability;
• Concern for quality and standards;
• Team work;
• Communication; and
• Time management.