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THE EDUCATION SERVICE COMMISSION

EXTERNAL ADVERT No. 03/2019

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons from within the

Education Service to fill posts that have fallen vacant in the Ministry of

Education and Sports Headquarters.

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Education Service

Commission form 3 (1998) to the Secretary, Education Service Commission,

P.O.BOX 7196, Kampala not later than 06 September, 2019.

The ESC Form 3 (1998) is obtainable from the Education Service Commission

Offices 1st floor Farmers’ House, Parliament Avenue Kampala or Ministry of

Education and Sports Headquarters or District Service Commission offices &

the Commission Website: www.esc.go.ug.

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number

specified against the vacancy.

Applicants should attach photocopies of Academic Certificates and

Transcripts plus three recent passports size photograph Serving Officers should

attach appointment and confirmation letters and recent pay slips.

Qualifications from only recognized institutions will be considered.

Serving officers MUST route their applications through their Heads of

Institutions/Departments, who should be advised of the closing date to avoid

delays. Applications that are not properly routed will not be considered.

For all posts, qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to

apply.

The posts are:

S/NO Position Salary Scale Number of

Vacancies

1. Commissioner, Pre Primary

Education Standards

U1SE 01

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2. Commissioner Guidance and

Counseling

U1SE 01

3. Assistant Commissioner U1E 01

4. Assistant Commissioner, Education

Standards

U1E 02

5. Assistant Commissioner, Admissions

and Scholarships

U1E 01

6. Assistant Commissioner, Inclusive

and Non-Formal Education

U1E 01

7. Principal Education Officer,

Admissions and Scholarships

U2 01

8. Principal Education Officer -

Guidance and Counseling

U2 01

9. Principal Education Officer –

Technical Education

U2 02

10. Principal Education Officer, Non

Formal Education

U2 01

11. Principal Inspector, Education

Standards

U2 02

12. Senior Education Officer, Business

Education

U3 01

13. Senior Education Officer, Health

Tutor Education

U3 01

14. Senior Education Officer, Private

Schools/Institutions

U3 01

15. Senior Inspector, Education

Standards

U3 05

16. Education Officer, Admissions and

Scholarships

U4 01

17. Education Officer, Universities and

Polytechnics

U4 01

18. Education Officer, Special Needs

Education

U4 01

19. Education Officer, Inclusive

Education

U4 01

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS HEADQUARTERS

DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION STARDARDS

Job Title : Commissioner/ Pre Primary & Primary Education

Standards

Salary Scale : U1SE

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (20)

Vacancies : One (01)

Reports to : Director/ Education Standards

Minimum qualifications and experience:

A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management & Planning;

A Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education or Bachelor’s degree plus a

Postgraduate Diploma in Education;

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports

A Qualification in Education inspection will be an added advantage;

At least twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which should

have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner in the field of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Heads the Pre-Primary Education Standards department.

Advises the Director of Education Standards on all the matters relating

to the Pre-Primary Education Standards.

Co-ordinates work plans and programs of the department.

Plans and co-ordinates Pre-Primary schools’ inspection.

Monitors the implementation of policies relating to the subjects taught in

the Pre-Primary.

Any other duties as may be assigned.

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Job Title : Assistant Commissioner, Education Standards

Salary Scale : U1E

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (21)

Vacancies : 02

Report to : Director, Education Standards

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management & Planning;

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post

Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;


A Qualification in Education inspection is an added advantage.

At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Principal Officer or its equivalent in the field of

Inspection.

Duties/Responsibilities

Heading the Regional Education Standards office

Advises the Director, Education Standards on matters relating to Education

Standards in the region;

Advises on matters relating to confirmation of teachers and their general

terms and conditions of service;

Provides technical advice on syllabus development and subject

assessment of subjects taught in schools in liaison with the National

Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and Uganda National

Examinations Board (UNEB);

Monitors. inspects and evaluates the status and use of instructional

materials in Education and Sports sector; and

Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.

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Job Title : Principal Inspector, Education Standards

Vacancies : 02

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (22)

Salary Scale : U2

Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Education Standards

Qualifications and Experience



A Post graduate qualification in Education or Education Management is a

must.


At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have

been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Education Inspection.

Key responsibilities and duties

Provide support in implementation of Education training service delivery;

Develop quality education indicators to ensure consistence of inspection

and reporting as a basis for national education and training targets;

Monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation, use of instructional

materials, assessment tools and systems, and recommend areas of

improvement in teaching and training of learners;

Carry out surveys on national education policies, strategies and programs

on the delivery of quality education and training in the country;

Carry out inspections to ensure adherence to established rules, regulations

and standards by private schools and institutions in delivering education

and training;

Prepare and submit technical reports in respect of education standards to

the relevant authorities; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.

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Job Title : Senior Inspector of Schools (Education Standards)

Vacancies : 05

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (23)

Salary Scale : U3

Reports to : Principal Inspector, Education Standards

Field of Specialization Vacancies

ICT 02

Sciences 02

BTVET 01





At least 3 years working Experience in the field of Education Inspection or

Education Management.


Provide support in implementation of pre-primary and primary education

standards and training service delivery;

Develop quality pre-primary and primary education indicators to ensure

consistence of inspection and reporting as a basis for national pre-primary

and primary education targets and outputs;

Implement immediate sanctions where there is serious digression of

expected standards in collaboration with Education Service Commission

and other stakeholders;

Monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation, use of instructional

materials, assessment tools and systems, and recommend areas of

improvement in the education and training of learners;

Perform any other duties assigned from time to time from higher authorities.

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DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT SECONDARY EDUCATION

Job Title : Assistant Commissioner

Salary Scale : U1E

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (24)

Vacancies : One (1)

Reports to : Commissioner/Government Secondary Education

Qualifications and Working Experience

A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management

from a recognized University/Institution;





been at the level of Principal Officer in the Field of Secondary Education.


Provide management support to Head of Department;

Identify gaps and review Secondary Education and USE policies, plans and

programs;

Provide guidelines on strategic planning, monitoring and supervision of

Universal Secondary Schools;

Responsible for following the evaluation of staff performance policies in

USE schools;

Guide on the establishment and performance of Boards of Governors of

Universal Secondary Schools; and


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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Post : Assistant Commissioner, Admissions and Scholarships

Salary Scale : U1E

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (24)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Commissioner/Higher Education and Training


A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management






been at the level of Principal Officer in the field of Higher Education.

Key responsibilities and duties:

Responsible for the technical and general management of the Division;

Provide effective leadership and guidance to the Division staff in the

execution of policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to

scholarships and admissions to Higher Institution of Learning;

Disseminate information pertaining to scholarships, admissions in Tertiary

Institutions;

Monitor and evaluate the management and performance of Tertiary

Institutions;

Liaise with Foreign missions’, agencies and training institutions on matter

pertaining to Education and welfare;

Maintain periodical up to date information on students regarding their

intake, performance and welfare;

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Ensure that admissions to undergraduate and diploma courses in all

constituent institutions of Tertiary Education are dealt with in a systematic

manner as laid out in the requirements;


Post : Principal Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships

Salary Scale : U2

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (25)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Admissions and Scholarships




At least a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management




been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Higher Education and

training.


Explore possible sources for scholarship in accordance with identified

manpower needs;

Participate in processing of Scholarships;

Provide secretarial and advisory services to the Central Scholarship

Committee in the award of Scholarships;

Ensure prompt submission of information on students as well as necessary

funds to education accounts;

Liaise with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Education Attaches in Uganda

Missions, monitor the performance and welfare of students and provide

them with appropriate guidance and counseling;


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Post : Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships

Salary Scale : U4

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (26)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships

Age limit : Below 50 years for new entrants

Qualifications:

An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Honors Bachelor’s Degree

plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized

University/Institution;


Below 50 Years


To identify and compile possible sources for scholarship in accordance

with identified manpower needs;

To liaise with the supervisor in processing of Scholarships;

To compile and maintain an up to date Register of all students studying at

home and abroad and the institutions they are enrolled in;

Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the

supervisor.

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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Job title : Assistant Commissioner- Inclusive & Non Formal

Education

Salary scale : U1E

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (27)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Commissioner, Special Needs Education


A Master’s Degree in Inclusive Education or Master’s Degree in Educational

Management/Planning

A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Bachelor’s Degree in

Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education or

Inclusive Education from a recognized University/Institution;

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and


been at the level of principal officer in the field of Special Needs/Inclusive

Education.


Coordinate the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines

on Inclusive Education;

Identify and organize capacity development initiatives for facilitators,

teacher/instructor and education managers at local government levels for

the development and promotion of Inclusive Education;

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Inclusive Education policies

and programs in schools and training institutions;

Participate in the development and dissemination of instruction and other

materials for teachers/instructors and learners, for Inclusive Education; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by relevant authority.

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Job title : Principal Education Officer, Non Formal Education

Salary scale : U2

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (28)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Inclusive and Non formal Education


A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Bachelor’s Degree in

Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education or

Inclusive Education from a recognized University/Institution;

A post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education will be an added

advantage.

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and


been at senior officer level in field of Special Needs/Inclusive Education.


Participate in the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines

on Non Formal Education;

Provide technical support and guidance on the implementation of

policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Non-Formal Education in non-

formal centres in the country;

Participate in the development and dissemination of teacher/instructor

and learners for Non Formal Education/accelerated programs;

Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organizations of and for

vulnerable and disadvantaged children/persons and other stakeholders in

emergencies on the development and promotion of non-formal

education training in the country;

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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Job title : Education Officer- Special Needs Education

Salary scale : U4

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (29)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Special Needs Education



An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Honors

Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special

Needs Education from a recognized university/training institution.

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Below 50 Years.



in Special Needs Education;


policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Special Needs Education in

special schools and institutions;


and learners for Special Needs Education;

Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organisations of and for

persons with disabilities and other stakeholders on the development and

promotion of Special Needs Education training in the country;

Participate in the preparation of reports of special schools, programs and

training at the local government and national levels;


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Job title : Education Officer- Inclusive Education

Salary scale : U4

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (30)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Inclusive Education



An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Honors

Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special

Needs Education from a recognized university/training institution.

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.

Below 50 Years.



on Inclusive Education.


policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Inclusive Education in schools

and institutions.


and learners for Inclusive Education.

Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organisations of and for

persons with disabilities and other stakeholders on the development and

promotion of Inclusive Education training in the country.


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DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

Job Title : Commissioner, Guidance and Counseling

Salary Scale : U1SE

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (31)

Vacancies : One (1)

Reports to : Director Basic and Secondary Education

Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience

A Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or psychology or social

work from a recognized University/training Institution.

A Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Postgraduate Diploma in

Guidance and Counseling or Social Work or A Bachelor’s Degree in

Guidance and Counseling or Psychology plus a Post Graduate Diploma in

Education

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;

At least twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which should

have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner in the field of Guidance

and Counseling.


Coordinate and provide leadership in Guidance and Counseling in the

education sector and ensure efficient preparation and delivery of related

programs;

Provide technical support and advice to the Management Team of the

Ministry on matters of Guidance and Counseling;

Plan, manage and implement programs of the department and provide

the accountability according to planned outputs and targets;

Initiate, formulate, develop and review policies, plans, programs,

strategies, standards and guidelines for provision of guidance and

counselling services in the Education Sector;

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Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies, plans and programs

for guidance and counseling services in collaboration with relevant

stakeholders;

Liaise with relevant Departments and Agencies to design, develop and

implement guidance, counseling and psychosocial support interventions

and preventive programs in education and training institutions;


Post : Principal Education Officer – Guidance and

Counseling

Salary Scale : U2

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (32)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Guidance and Counseling

Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or Psychology or social

work plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or A Bachelor’s degree in

Education plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling or

Social Work;

Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;


been at the level of Senior Officer in the field Guidance and Counselling.


Responsible for the coordination of parents, community leaders and

community social workers on matters related to the welfare of pupils and

their social wealth;

Initiate, implement and monitor programs to support OVCs, child heads of

families in their education endeavors;

Conduct parental education and any other relevant programs for the

welfare of children, parents and guardians;

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Liaise with the Ministry responsible for Children Affairs and other

Government Ministries/Departments/Agencies in formulation of policies

and programs/plans for school social work activities;

Undertakes any other duties assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND

TRAINING (BTVET)

Job Title : Principal Education Officer/Technical Education

Salary Scale : U2

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (33)

Vacancies : Two (2)

Reports to : Assistant Commissioner/Technical Education

Qualifications and Working Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Education

A Post Graduate Diploma in Management or Technical related field is a

must.



been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Technical Education.


Initiate policies, programs, projects and proposals for development of

Technical Education;

Co-ordinate, oversee and advise on staff development and curriculum of

Technical Institutions to ensure high performance standards and

responsiveness to industrial market demands;

Facilitate the provisions and distribution of financial resources, basic tools,

and materials to Technical Institutions;

Coordinate, training and development of staff to maintain the Technical

Institutions and to advise on their appropriate deployment;

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Establish and maintain linkages with private sector and other stakeholders

on the provision of requisite skills and development of Technical Education;


Job title : Senior Education Officer/Business Education

Salary Scale : U3

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (34)

Vacancy : 01

Reports to : Principal Education Officer/Business Education


A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelors’ Degree in Business plus a

Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University or

Institution.

A post graduate qualification in Business Education is an added

advantage.


At least three (3) years working experience at Lecturer level in the field of

Business Education in a BTVET institution.


Liaise with Principals of various business education institutions in

preparation of budgets for development, capitalization and block grants.

Monitor the provision and timely distribution and use of basic tools and

equipment.

Liaise with industry and private sector to identify where students can carry

out their industrial training.

Desk Officer for industrial training.

Liaise with the National Curriculum Development Centre and other

relevant education institutions to review the business education curriculum

with a view of making it more relevant to labor market.

Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisors.

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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TIET)

Job title : Senior Education Officer, Health Tutor Education

Salary scale : U3

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (36)

Vacancies : 01

Reports to : Principal Education Officer, Health Tutor Education

Qualifications and Work Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in a medical related field;

Must be a registered Health Tutor with the ministry of Education and sports.

At least three (3) years working experience in at Health Tutor level.


Responsible for HR matters of Health Tutor Training Institutions staff;

Liaise with HRM Department on matters of submissions to Education Service

Commission;

Liaise with the HRM department on matters of HR related decisions from

Education Service Commission on recruitment, appointment,

confirmation, discipline, promotion, abscondment, resignations, etc.;

Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Education Officer,

Health Tutor Education or any other higher authorities.

DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS

Post : Senior Education Officer/ Private schools and Institutions

Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (37)

Salary Scale : U3

Vacancy : 01

Reports to : Principal Education Officer/Private Schools & Institutions


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A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree with post

graduate qualifications in Education from a recognized University or

Institution;

Possession of a post graduate qualification in Business Administration or

Public Administration or Education Management or Development Studies

or Policy and Planning from a recognized University/ institution is an added

advantage;

Must be registered as a graduate teacher with the Ministry of Education

and Sports.

At least three (3) years working experience at the level of Education Officer


Participate in the classification and grading of Private Schools and Training

Institutions in collaboration with relevant Technical Departments;

Maintain an up-to-date bank on Private Schools and Training Institutions,

staff and student numbers and composition, major training infrastructure,

equipment and facilities;

Scrutinize reports of Board of Governors/Management

Boards/Management Councils and prepare Management consolidated

reports;

Participate in the preparation of performance reports in respect of Private

Schools and Training Institutions to relevant authorities;

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the relevant

authorities.

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