HEAD TEACHER GRADE IV

Iganga District Service Commission

JOB TITLE: HEAD TEACHER GRADE IV (4 POSTS)

REPORTS TO: HEAD TEACHER

SALARY SCALE: U6U

Job Purpose:

To direct, monitor and evaluate academic administration programs.

Output:

• To prepare schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students 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 and schedules ( time table) of the school; and

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

Person Specification:

(i) Qualification:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Primary Education or the equivalent of this from 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

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

Start Date Jan 14, 2013
End Date Feb 14, 2013
Job Information
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fi ll the following vacant posts in Iganga District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions. Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department. Handwritten applications are also accepted.

Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Closing date will be 4 weeks from date of advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary District Service Commission Iganga District P.O. Box 358, Iganga

Iganga District Service Commission

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION

(JOB TITLE: INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS (1 POST)

REF: DSC/156/02

SALARY SCALE: U4

REPORTS TO: SENIOR INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS

Job Purpose:

To inspect and support the enforcement of educational standards.

Key Outputs:

i. Periodic inspection of schools carried out;

ii. Support supervision to teachers provided;

iii. Teachers’ performance monitored;

iv. Minimum Educational standards enforced;

v. Inspection reports prepared; and

vi. Teachers guided and counseled.

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications

• Should hold an Honors Bachelors Degree with Education from a recognized university or institution.

Start Date Jan 14, 2013
End Date Feb 14, 2013
Job Information
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant post in Iganga District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions. Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department. Handwritten applications are also accepted.

Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Closing date will be 4 weeks from date of advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary District Service Commission Iganga District P.O. Box 358, Iganga

DISTRICT PLANNER

Iganga District Service Commission
Job Information
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fi ll the following vacant posts in Iganga District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions. Serving OffiCers should route their applications through their heads of department. Handwritten applications are also accepted.

Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Closing date will be 4 weeks from date of advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary District Service Commission Iganga District P.O. Box 358, Iganga

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE AND PLANNING

 JOB TITLE: DISTRICT PLANNER (1 POST)

REF: DSC/156/01

SALARY SCALE: U2

REPORTS TO: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

RESPONSIBLE FOR: SENIOR PLANNER POPULATION

OFFICER STATISTICIAN

Job Purpose:

To develop comprehensive and integrated District Plans, monitor and evaluate their implementation.

Key Outputs:

i. District development strategies, plans and budgets formulated, developed and coordinated;

ii. Performance standards and indicators for the district prepared and disseminated to users;

iii. Technical support provided to Departments in preparation and production of District Development Plans;

iv. Investment priorities in the District determined;

v. Performance of District Development Plans programmes and projects coordinated, monitored and evaluated.

vi. District Management Information System maintained;

vii. An up-to-date bank developed and maintained;

viii. National and district policy appraised; and

ix. Minutes of Technical Planning Committee produced.

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

An Honors Bachelors Degree in Economics, Statistics and Quantitative Economics from a recognized Institution plus a minimum of a Post graduate qualification in Planning and management from a recognized institution.

(ii) Experience:
Should have at least six (6) years of working experience as a Planner three of which should have been at Senior Level in public or reputable organization.
Iganga District Service Commission
Start Date Jan 14, 2013
End Date Feb 14, 2013

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

IGANGA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

JOB TITLE : SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

SALARY SCALE: U3

REPORTS TO: TOWN CLERK

RESPONSIBLE FOR: PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of Procurement and Disposal of assets function for the Local Government to ensure value for money.

Key Outputs:

i. Goods and services procured in a timely and cost-effective manner;

ii. Adherence to procurement regulations (Government or Donor) enforced.

iii. Bidding documents and contracts prepared;

iv. Appropriate systems, procedures and guidelines for procurement secretariat and contracts committee developed;

v. Bids for high value and specialized procurements and disposals evaluated;

vi. Approved contracts prepared, administered and issued and

vii. Liaison with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services done.

Person Specifications:

(i) Qualifications:

• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement/Purchasing and Supplies or Business Administration (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies) or Commerce (with a bias in Procurement and Supplies), plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized institution.

• Or full Professional qualifi cation in Supply Chain Management (CIPS) plus a post graduate Diploma in Public Procurement Management from a recognized awarding Institution.

(ii) Experience:

Should have at least three (3) years of relevant working experience as a procurement offi cer from a public or reputable organization.

Iganga District Service Commission

Start Date Jan 14, 2013

End Date Feb 14, 2013

Job Information

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant post in Iganga District Local Government. Interested persons should obtain application forms PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate from the Secretaries of District Service Commissions. Serving Officers should route their applications through their heads of department. Handwritten applications are also accepted.

Only photocopies of academic qualifications should be certified. CVs and any other relevant documents, as well as recent passport size photographs should be attached to each form. Closing date will be 4 weeks from date of advert.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary District Service Commission Iganga District P.O. Box 358, Iganga

SECRETARY

IGANGA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION

Drivers needed by Save the children

Save the Children
Job Information
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world.

Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives.

We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.


5. Driver (03 positions)

Duty Station; Nakapiripirit, Bundibugyo and Gulu

Job Purpose:

The Driver will be responsible for driving office vehicles, collecting and delivering people, goods and documents on business safely and efficiently to their destinations.

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;

• A minimum of Ordinary level certificate in education with at least five years relevant experience preferably in an International NGO with a DL and E classes’ license.

• Ready to travel to the field from time to time.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Health, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection program delivery

• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.

• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

• Excellent time management and planning capacity

• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O. Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

• The closing date for receiving applications is 8th February 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidate.

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Feb 8, 2013

Senior Officer Assets

 Save the Children
Job Information
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world.

Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives.

We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.


4. Senior Officer Assets (01 position)

Duty Station; Kampala

Job Purpose:

The Senior Officer Assets reports to the Logistics Manager and is responsible and accountable for effective and accurate assets management by receiving, storing, recording and dispatching to the programmes at country level and for the Kampala office.

In addition, the job holder ensures that all assets are registered, tagged, tracked and accounted for in accordance to the agreed programme activities and in compliance with Save the Children resources utilization priorities, systems, policies, procedures.

The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Administration, Social Science or Development studies. Experience in assets management will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 3 years working experience in similar position preferably with an international NGO.

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O. Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

• The closing date for receiving applications is 8th February 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidate

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Feb 8, 2013

Senior Officer Integrated Programs

Save the Children
Job Information
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world.

Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale.

In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.

Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives.

We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2010, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant position and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons.

Senior Officer Integrated Programs (1 Position)

Duty Station; Western Region, Kasese Office

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Manager Integrated, the Senior Officer initiates and takes responsibility for overall planning, monitoring and implementation of the child protection, child rights governance, livelihoods and Food security, Health and Nutrition and HIV/ AIDS interventions for children affected by conflict in the district.

In addition, the person takes lead in coordination with partners in planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities as well as compilation of the project reports.

The Senior Officer may be called upon as and when necessary to support the emergency team in cases of humanitarian crisis.

Academic background, Experience & Person Specifications;

Bachelors’ Degree in the field of Social Sciences. A post graduate qualification or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience working in the HIV and child protection project context.

Application information;

Application letters with detailed CV indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot 68/70, Kira Road

P.O. Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.

• The closing date for receiving applications is 8th February 2013. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates

Start Date Feb 4, 2013
End Date Feb 8, 2013