Several jobs at Kyegegwa District

Applications are invited form suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant posts that exist in Kyegegwa District Local Government and Kyegegwa Town Council. Applications must be submitted in triplicate on PSC Form No.3 (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 99, and Kyegegwa not later than 30th December 2013. Forms can be obtained from Public Service Commission offices 2nd floor, Farmer’s House-Parliament Avenue – Kampala or any office of the District Service Commission.

Applications should bear three (3) passport photos and Photocopies of supporting documents, with day-time contact telephone. Detailed information is available on the District website www.kyegegwa.go.ug Serving Officers should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Job title and reference numbers must be indicated. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

KYEGEGWA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Department: Natural Resources
Post Title : Senior Land Management Officer (1)
Salary Scale : U3Sc
Age: 25Years and above
Reports to : District Natural Resources Officer
Terms of Appointment: Permanent and Pensionable
Ref. No: KGWA/10/2013

Qualifications:
• A Honors Bachelors’ degree in Surveying; Geometrics; Law; Land Economics; land Management; Physical Planning; Urban Planning; Regional Planning; or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized University or Institution.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice for Legal Professionals is a must.

Work Experience:
Working experience of three (3) years’ at officer or equivalent level in a reputable organization

Key Functions:
i. Enforcing compliance with national policies, strategies, programmes and guidelines on land, housing and urban development within the District;
ii. Coordinating the development and enforcement of District Council bye-laws and Ordinances on sustainable use and development of land; safe, planned housing and human settlement;
iii. Coordinating and monitoring the implementation of national lands, housing and urban development initiatives and policies in the District;
iv. Providing support supervision and technical back-up support to lower local governments on matters of lands, urban development and housing;
v. Preparing and submitting reports on the performance of the Land Management sub-sector of the relevant authorities and stakeholders;
vi. Preparing and submitting work plans and budgets for land management programmes and activities; and vii. Supervising, coaching and appraising the performance of staff of the Land management Office
of the District.

Department : Administration
Post Title: Records Officer (1)
Salary Scale: U4
Age: 25 Years and above
Report to: Senior Personnel Officer
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/11/2013

Qualifications:
• An Honours Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science or An Honors Bachelor Degree in Records Management from a recognized Institution; Department: Production and Marketing

Post Title: Agricultural Officer (1)
Salary Scale: U4
Age: 22 Years and above
Reports to: Sub-county Chief
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/12/2013

Qualifications:
• An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Extension Services from a recognized University OR institution.
Department: Internal Audit

Post Title : Internal Auditor (1)
Salary Scale : U4
Age: 22 Years and above
Reports to: Senior Internal Auditor
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/13/2013

Qualifications:
EITHER:
• An Honors Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Auditing from a recognized University
OR:
• Full Professional qualifications in Accounting or auditing from a recognized Institution.

Post Title : Examiner of Accounts (1)
Salary Scale : U5 Lower
Age : 22 Years and above
Reports to : Internal Auditor
Terms of Appointment : Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/14/2013

Qualifications:
EITHER:
• A Diploma in Accounting, Auditing or Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized awarding institution.
OR:
• Full Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC) or Certificate in Accounting Technician Certificate (CAT) awarded from a recognized institution/ Body accredited by The Institute of Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU).
Department: Administration

Post Title : Parish Chief (3)
Salary Scale: U7
Age: 25 Years and above
Reports to: Sub County Chief
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/15/2013

Qualifications:
• “A” Level Certificate from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in either Public Administration and Management or Social Work and Social Administration
• Post basic training lasting not less than two (2) years in areas of education, environment and public administration will be an advantage.
KYEGEGWA TOWN COUNCIL
Department: Works

Post Title : Assistant Water Officer (1)
Salary Scale: U5
Age: 25 Years and above
Reports to: Town Engineer
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/16/2013

Qualifications:
• Should hold a Higher Diploma in civil engineering from a recognized institution;
Department: Finance and Planning
Post Title: Accounts Assistant (1)
Scale: U7 (Upper)
Age: 20 Years and above
Report to: Senior Accounts Assistant

Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/17/2013

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 recognized awarding institution;
OR
• Full pre-professional Qualification in accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognized institution.
Department: Administration

Post Title : Town Agent (1)
Salary Scale: U7
Age: 25Years and above
Reports to: Assistant Town Clerk
Terms of Appointment: Probation
Ref. No: KGWA/18/2013

Qualifications:
• A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) from a recognized Institution or Ordinary level of Certificate plus a Certificate in Public Administration and Management or Social Work and Social Administration or Education or Environmental
Management or Community Development

SECRETARY, KYEGEGWA DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION