Education Service Commission Jobs - Senior Education Officer, Private Secondary Schools and Institutions
Organization: Education Service CommissionRef. No.: HRM 48/185/01 VOL 27 (6)Reports to: Principal Education OfficerThe Education Service Commission is established by article 167 91) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and article 168 (1) sets out its functions, authority and autonomy in implementing its mandate. The vision of Education Service Commission is to see "quality education delivered by efficient and effective education service personnel."Key Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participates in the classification and grading of Private Schools and Training Institutions in collaboration with relevant Technical Departments.Maintains an up-to-date data bank on Private Schools and Training Institutions, staff and student numbers and composition, major training infrastructure, equipment and facilities.Scrutinizes reports of Board of Governors/Management Boards/Management Councils and prepares a consolidated report to the Principal Education Officer.Works closely with proprietors and management of Private Schools and Training Institutions to identify capacity building interventions and area for technical support by Government.Participates in the preparation of performance reports in respect of Private Schools and Training Institutions to the relevant authorities.Takes part in the preparation of UNSA, Science, MDD festivals, Sports and other activities at the National Level involving Private Schools and Training Institutions.Participates in the preparation of work plan, budget and performance reports of the Division for submission to relevant authorities.Performs any other duties assigned by the relevant authority. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree with relevant graduate or post graduate qualifications in Education from a recognized University/ 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.A minimum of three (3) years working experience at the level of Education Officer.Be registered as a graduate teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports.All candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Education Service Commission P.O. Box 7196, Kampala, Uganda. The forms can be picked from Education Service Commission Offices, 1st Floor Farmers House on Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala, Ministry of Education & Sports Headquarters, Kampala and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the ESC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the post. Applicants should attach photocopies of their certificates and transcripts and any relevant document(s) plus three recent passport size photographs on each of the application forms. Serving officers must route their applications through their Head of Institution, who should be advised on the closing date to ensure submission within the deadline.
