PRINCIPAL WATER OFFICER (GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT)

POST : PRINCIPAL WATER OFFICER (GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT)
REF : HRM 70/73/01 VOL. 11
SALARY SCALE : UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U2
AGE : 28 YEARS AND ABOVE
Experience 5 to 7 Years
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom)
Skills Communication: Speaking effectively
Organization, Management and Leadership: Coordinating tasks
Work Survival: Meeting goals
Work Survival: Enlisting help
Job Status Full Time
Vacancies 1
Role Assisting in the formulating and reviewing of national policies and strategies for the water sector and sanitation sub-sector in relation to ground water.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Geology plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Geology from a recognized University/Institution.

Applicants should have a minimum six (6) years working experience in the field of Ground Water Development in Government or equivalent relevant level of experience from a reputable organization. Experience in working with Local Governments is an added advantage.

He/she should possess well developed communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and management qualities.

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner for performing the following duties:-

• Assisting in the formulating and reviewing of national policies and strategies for the water sector and sanitation sub-sector in relation to ground water.
• Assisting in the formulation of national plans and project proposals for water sanitation.
• Providing technical advise and support to local governments and private sector actors engaged in the management of ground water resources and provision of water and sanitation services. • Analyzing, compiling and consolidating of data and reports on ground water development for the water and sanitation sub-sector and preparing quarterly, half-yearly and annual report for the sub-sector. • Coordinating the development and management of information system (MIS) for ground water development and sanitation sub sector and ensuring that it is properly maintained and is in operational at all time. • Facilitating the development of materials for recommendation, promotion and public awareness campaign and dissemination of ground water development activities. • Participating in preparation and consolidation of the water and sanitation annual and quarterly plans and budgets. • Collaborating with the sector social scientists to ensure that gender concerns are incorporated in all ground water development activities. • Fulfilling of the administrative role of the lead of section which may include but not limited performance appraisal of staff and coaching, mentoring and training of sub-coordinate staff. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Apply for this job

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than 19th August 2010.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc. go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.

Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two posts

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful

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