DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER :::: RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

POST : DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER
REF: CR.159/1/23/8/2010.
Scale: Uganda Government Scale U I E
AGE: 28 years and above

Minimum Qualification: The applicant should be a Ugandan of:
? An Honours Degree in Education from a recognized University or Institution plus a Diploma in Education Management, planning and evaluation.
? At least Nine Years working experience, three of which must have been in management of an educational Institutional or gained from professional experience in a managerial capacity.
? Should have managerial and planning skills.
? Should have well developed interpersonal relationship skills and be capable of working as an effective member of a District Management Team.
? Should have the ability to coach and develop subordinates.

Duties
? Coordinating, harmonizing and administering all matters of the Education Sector and related Institutions in the District.
? Supporting and ensuring implementation of Education policies programmes and decisions as required by the Central Government and the Local Government Authority.
? Supervising, monitoring and evaluating activities, institutions, head teachers and teachers in the Education Sector.
? Tendering technical and professional advice to stakeholders aimed at improved performance and standards in the Sector,
? Overseeing and ensuring harmonization of activities of the management committees, Parents Teachers' Association and Board of Governors within the Education institutions.
? Tendering advice to District Service Commission and other relevant authorities regard to teachers' appointments, postings, Promotions and discipline.
? Running, managing and supervising the human and other resources of the Department,
? Facilitating the development, training and up-grading of teachers in the district.
? Promoting and encouraging extra curriculum activities in Schools.
? Providing and facilitating special Education in Schools.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the posts specified herein. Applications should be submitted in triplicate [3 copies) on PSF For 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, Rukungiri District Service Commission P. 0. Box 1, Rukungiri to reach him not later than 26th Nov 2010

Application Forms (PSF 3 and ESC Form No.3 (1998) in case of teachers) are attainable from the office of the Secretaries of District Service Commission Country wide and the Public Service Commission Kampala, Hand written applications, also in triplicate, are acceptable. Candidates should NOT attach original but only 3 Photostat copies of Certificates/Diploma/Degrees, Testimonials plus 3 coloured recent passport size photographs. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference Number specified against vacancy. Serving Officers are advised to route their application through their Heads of Department and must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

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