Job for Assistant Commissioner at Education Service Commission

Organization: Education Service Commission (ESC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Ref. No.: HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 31 (43)

Reports to: Commissioner, Government Aided Secondary (Non U.S.E) Schools

The Education Service Commission (ESC) 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.”

·         Provide management support to Head of Department.

·         Responsible for following the evaluation of staff performance policies.

·         Provide guidelines on strategic planning, monitoring and supervision of Government Aided Secondary Schools.

·         Guide on the establishment of Boards of Governors of Government Aided Secondary Schools.

·         Identify gaps and review USE, science and ICT policies.

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

·         The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management from a recognized University or Training Institution.

·         Registered as a teacher with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports.

·         Nine years’ experience, three (3) of which should have been at Principal Officer Level in Education and Training field.

All candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submitthem 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 thereference number specified against the post. Applicants should attach certified copies 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 / Department, who should be advised on the closing date to ensure submission within the deadline.