Zombo District Local Government

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under mentioned vacancies with Zombo District Local Government and the urban councils.

Applicants should indicate the authority where they want to work and should address /forward their application to the Secretary District Service commission- Zombo to reach him not later than 24th April 2013.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public service commission office, situated on 2nd Floor, Farmers house, Kampala, the Ministry of Local Government headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.

Applications should bear the title and reference number for the post

Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and Testimonials and three recent certified passport size photographs

Those already in Government service should route their application through Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid unnecessary delays.

Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the application directly to the secretary District Service commission Zombo to enable the Commission carry out the short listing. Those who had earlier on applied, need not to reapply.

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

(1) Job Title: Assistant Chief Administrative Officer:

Ref. No: DSC/ZB/01/156/01/2013, Salary scale U3,

Age limit 28 years and above. Vacancy 1 (one).

Reports to: Chief administrative officer

Main purpose: To assist the chief administrative officer in coordinating and monitoring all development projects, programmes and administrative matters in the county.

Duties and responsibilities:

    • Enforcing accountability for financial and other public resources in the county.

    • Assessing the service delivery performance levels in the county

    • Enforcing compliance to Government policies by NGOs in the county

    • Monitoring county adherence to national and District policies programmes and legal obligations.

    • Preparing periodic re[ports regarding activities in the county and submitting them to relevant authorities, and

    • Providing technical support on implementation of Government policies in the county

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Bachelors Degree in social sciences, Development studies, social works and social administration or arts or Business administration/Business studies(management option),or Bachelor of management sciences from a recognized University.

    • A certificate in administrative officers law from a recognized institution

    • Should have a working experience of at least three years as administrative officer in a Public or Reputable private organization

(2) Job Title: Assistant Record officer (Re advertised):

Ref: No: DSC/ZB/02/156/01/2013,

 salary scale U5,

Age 21-45 years , No. of vacancies 1(one),

Report to: Record Officer/Senior assistant record officer

Main purpose: To facilitate smooth flow and access to information through record management for action and decision making.

Duties and responsibility:

    • Receiving, registering and classifying correspondences

    • Filing classified information

    • Routing correspondences to responsible officers for action

    • Auditing records and registers to ensure proper data bank, and

    • Scheduling disposal of unwanted records and information

Person’s specification:

    • Advanced certificate in Education (A level) with a Diploma in Library and information science(DLIS) or a Diploma in Records and information management(DRIM) from a recognized institution

(3) Job Title: Office attendant:

 Ref No; Ref: DSC/ZB/03/156/01/2013,

 salary scaleU8, 

Age 20-35 years, No. of vacancy 1(one),

 Report to: office supervisor.

Main purpose: To facilitate effective operation of offices

Duties and Responsibility:

    • Cleaning office premises and ensuring that the offices are properly locked

    • Collecting and delivering office items, documents, mails and parcels as instructed.

    • Preparing and serving Tea to officers,

    • Undertaking any official errand outside the office as instructed by the supervisor

Person’s specification:

    • A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language

(4) Job Title: Office Typist:

 Ref; DSC/ZB/04/156/01/2013,

 salary scale U7,

 Age limit 20-35 years, Vacancy 1 (one), 

Reports to: Immediate supervisor

Main purpose:

To type office work and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of office

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Typing correspondences and office work

    • Receiving and dispatching mails

    • Receiving Telephone calls

    • Receiving and guiding clients

    • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the office, and

    • Keeping and managing records, office stationary and equipment

Person’s specification:

    • Ordinary level certificate with at least 2 credits in English Language and3 passes

    • UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretariat studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized awarding Institution with the following subjects:

• Business communication stage I

• Typewriting stage II (40wpm)

• Office Practice stage I

• Computer skills using word processing

(5) Job Title: Assistant Procurement Officer:

Ref: DSC/ZB/05/156/01/2013,

 Salary scale U5,

Age limit 21-45 years, Vacancy 1(one), 

Reports to: Procurement Officer.

Main purpose:

To facilitate a smooth bidding process and store procurement records and information on suppliers

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Storing procurement records and information on suppliers

    • Receiving and attending to inquiries from bidders and suppliers

    • Distributing bidding documents and Notices

    • Notifying bidders on the outcome of the bidding process

    • Facilitating and managing the bidding process

    • Receiving and registering bids, and

    • Advertising Tenders

Persons Specification:

    • Either Diploma in procurement and supplies chain management or Diploma in Business studies/Administration with a bias in procurement and supplies management from a recognized awarding Institution, OR,

    • A pre-professional qualification in supply chain management discipline obtained from a recognized awarding Institution

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

(6) Job Title: Chief finance officer:

Ref; DSC/ZB/06/156/01/2013, 

Salary scale UIE, Age: 30 years and above, No. of vacancy 1 (one), Report to; Chief administrative officer.

Main purpose: To provide guidance and Technical support, on proper management and accountability of financial resources of the District and in accordance with the financial laws

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Supervising the collection of Revenues

    • Preparing Books of accounts and accounting records

    • Managing, controlling and accounting for financial resources of the District

    • Preparing and coordinating budgets and work plans for the District Local Government through the Budget Desk

    • Reconciling Bank statements’ to iron out discrepancies with cash books

    • Preparing financial statements and reports

    • Answering audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary

    • Provide technical support to council on financial matters

    • Planning, supervising and assessing the performance of staff in the Department of finance

    • Reviewing and identifying alternative sources of revenue generation

    • Coordinating the procurement and payment of goods and services provided to the District administration, and

    • Enforcing adherence to financial policies in all financial transaction

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Bachelors Degree in either commerce(Accounting option) or Business

Administration(Accounting option),or Business studies(Accounting option),or Finance and accounting plus full professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS, and CPE obtained from a recognized, University/ institution OR Full professional qualification in accounting such as ACCA,CPA,ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognized institution and accredited by Institute of certified Public Accountants of Uganda(ICPAC) plus a minimum of Post Graduate Diploma in Financial management or Business administration from a recognized awarding Institution

    • At least nine (9) years experience in accounting, three(3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal finance officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization

(7) Job Title: Accounts assistant:

Ref: DSC/ZB/07/156/01/2013, Salary scale U7, Age 21-35 years, vacancies 2(two). Report to: Senior accounts assistant

Main purpose; to perform routine accounting activities involving data entry, financial records keeping, sorting and verifying documentations

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Preparing vouchers

    • Assigning Invoice numbers to transactions for further processing

    • Recording data and capturing on the system

    • Providing information on electronic fund transfer and executing payment to beneficiaries

    • Preparing payment advice form and compiling returns and

    • Posting vote Books and subsidiary ledgers

Person specification:

    • A minimum of a Diploma with a bias either in Accounting or, Financial Management or, Business

    • Studies/Administration with Accounting and/or Financial Management as a subject obtained from a recognized awarding Institution

    • OR Full A Pre-professional Qualification in Accounting Qualification (ATC or CAT) awarded from recognized Institution.

DEPATMENT: PLANNING UNIT

(8) Job Title: District Planner (Principal Planner): Ref: DSC/ZB/08/156/01/2013, Salary scale U2, Age 28 years and above, Vacancy 1 (one), Report to: Chief administrative officer

Main purpose: To develop comprehensive and integrated District Plans, monitor and evaluate their implementation

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Formulating, developing, coordinating District development strategies, plans and budgets

    • Preparing and disseminating performance standards and I indicators to District to users

    • Providing technical support to Departments in preparation and production of District development plans

    • Determining District investment priorities

    • Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating performance of District Development plans, programmes and projects

    • Maintaining District management information system

    • Development and maintaining an up-to-date data bank

    • Appraising National and District policy and

    • Producing minutes of Technical Planning Committee

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Bachelors Degree in Economics, Statistics and Quantitative Economics from a recognized institution plus a minimum of Post Graduate qualification in planning and management from a recognized Institution

    • Should have at least 6 years of working experience as a planner, 3 (three) of which should have been at senior level in public or reputable organization

DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION AND SPORTS

(9) Job Title: District Education Officer (Re advertised):

Ref; DSC/ZB/09/156/01/2013, Salary scale 1EU, Age 30 years and above. Vacancy I (one),

Report to: Chief administrative officer.

Main purpose: To coordinate and provide technical and professional guidance in the management of Education and sports policies, plans and programmes in the District.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Implementing Education laws, policies and regulations.

    • Implementing approved Education and sports development plans, strategies and councils decisions

    • Providing technical and professional advice

    • Organizing and facilitating Teachers training programmes

    • Coordinating school inspection and sports programmes

    • Maintaining an updated Teachers personnel data Bank

Person’s specification

    • Should have Honors Bachelor Degree in Education from a recognized University or Institution

    • Either Masters Degree in Education planning and management or Human Resource Management or Public Administration and management or related managerial fields from a recognized university or Institution

    • A t least 9(nine) years working experience,3(three) of which of which must have been in management of an educational Institution or gained from professional experience in a managerial capacity at the level of principal education officer

(10) Job Title: Senior Education Officer:

Ref: DSC/ZB/10/156/01/2013, Salary scale U3, Age 25 years and above, vacancy 2 (two), Reports to: Principal Education Officer.

Main purpose: To support education policies, plans and programmes

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Guiding Head teachers and school management committees on the implementation of educational policies, plans and programmes

    • Monitoring educational Institution and producing status reports

    • Developing Educational management systems and plans ,

    • Attending to teachers administrative issues

Person’s specification:

    • Should hold an Honors Bachelors degree in Education from a recognized University or institution

    • Either Postgraduate Diploma in Education planning and management or Human Resource management or Public administration and management or other related managerial fields from a recognized University or Institution

    • At least 3 years working experience in the teaching profession and education management as Education officer

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICE

(11) Job Title: District Community Development Officer:

Ref: DSC/ZB/11/156/01/2013, Salary scale U1E, Age 30 years and above, vacancy 1(one), Reports to: Chief Administrative officer,

Main purpose: To coordinate all community- based services in the District and community participation in development programmes and projects

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Coordinating the effective delivery of communitybased services in the District

    • Monitoring community centers, vocational training Institutions, Children remand homes and other community establishments

    • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and Local Laws and Policies on Gender, labor and social development

    • Advising council on Policies and Related matters regarding gender, labor and social development

    • Liaising with NGOs ,community based organization and other stakeholders on matters regarding community development

    • Supervising workplaces to conform to National policies and standards on occupational health and safety

    • Monitoring and evaluating community awareness and involvement in socio- economic development Initiatives

    • Coordinating the collection and dissemination of labor information

    • Managing the discharge of statutory obligations regarding community care ,protection and welfare and,

    • Supervising the registration and promotion of community development group

Person’s specification:

    • An honors Bachelor degree in social sciences, Development studies, Rural development studies or social works and social administration from recognized University or Institution and Postgraduate Diploma in a related field

    • Should have a working experience of 9 years, 3 of which should have served at the level of principal community development officer in government or equivalent level of experience from reputable level of organization.

DEPARTMENT: WORKS AND ENGINEERING

(12) Job Title: Plant Operator/Driver:

Ref: DSC/ZB/12/156/01/2013, Salary scale U7, Age limit 25-45 years, Vacancy 3(three), Reports to: District Engineer

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Drive vehicle for official duty and assignment

    • Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle

    • Reporting major technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer

    • Maintaining basic records regarding the vehicle as instructed

    • Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while on duty

Person’s specification:

    • Uganda certificate in Education(UCE)with a pass in English

    • Valid driving permit of class C or D

(13) Job Title: Borehole Maintenance Technician:

Ref; DSC/ZB/13/156/01/2013, Scale U7, Age limit 21-35 years, Vacancy 1 (one), Reports to : Assistant Engineering officer (Water).

Main purpose:

To maintain Boreholes in functioning states

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Servicing Boreholes

    • Training and supervising local pump mechanics

    • Enforcing community based maintenance system

    • Preparing status periodic reports

Person’s specification:

    • A level plus certificate in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution

DEPARMENT: PRODUCTION AND MARKERTING

(14) Job Title: District Production and Marketing Officer

(Re advertised): Ref: DSC/ZB/14/156/01/2013, Scale U1E, Age limit 30 years and above, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to: Chief administrative officer.

Main purpose: To coordinate, manage and monitor the production and marketing programmes, project and activities in the District.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Coordinating the preparation of production and marketing budgets and strategic action plans for the District

    • Coordinating the implementation o0fGovenment production and marketing policies, programmes, projects and regulations and District budgets and strategic action plans

    • Coordinating the delivery of production and marketing extension services in the District

    • Providing technical guidance and advice to the administration of the district and district council on production and marketing issues, programmes and projects

    • Monitoring the detection and control of the threats and occurrences of pests, vermin and animals epidemics in the District

    • Monitoring the use and management of Production and marketing facilities in the District

    • Promoting appropriate production and marketing technologies and best practices in the District

    • Identifying market potentials and advice the producers appropriately

    • Providing and regulating veterinary and animal husbandry activities and related services to farmers

Person’s specification

    • An Honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Fisheries or Agriculture or Veterinary science. Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields is a must

    • A Postgraduate qualification in management or Public Administration or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Institution is an added advantage

    • Should have a minimum of9years working experience in agriculture or marketing sector, 3 of which should have served at a principal level in Government or equivalent experiences in a reputable organization

DEPARMENT: NATURAL RESOURCE

(15) Job Title: District Natural Resource officer (Re advertised}: Ref: DSC/ZB/15/156/01/2013, Scale U1E, Age 30 years and above, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to: Chief Administrative officer.

Main purpose: To coordinate, mange the sustainable exploitation and conservation of natural resources in the District

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Enforcing the implementation of national policies , rules, regulations and council byelaws on sustainable exploitation of natural resources

    • Managing the provision of extension services on natural resources

    • Appraising work plans and technical proposals in regard to environment impact assessment

    • Preparing and submitting work plans and budgets for natural resource subsectors

    • Tendering technical advice to the District council and other stakeholders

    • Managing issues of land Tenure ownership and lease holding in the District

    • Appraising and ascertaining compliance to land use regulations and the District infrastructures designs. Initiating and advising council natural resources byelaws and ordinances

    • Supervising and appraising the performance of departmental staff

    • Preparing and presenting departmental performance reports to the District council and other stakeholders

Person specification:

    • An Honors Bachelor of science degree in either Forestry, Wetlands management, Environmental studies, land management or any relevant science degree plus a postgraduate qualification in management studies from recognized Institution

    • At least 9 years working experience, 3 of which at a principal level in Natural resource management or Environment

(16) Job Title: Forestry officer (Re advertised):

Ref: DSC/ZB/16/156/01/2013, Scale U4, Age limits 21-45years, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to: Senior Forestry Officer/District Natural Resources officer.

Main purpose: To support the implementation of forestry conservation programmes in the District

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Providing technical support to the wood based industries in the District

    • Providing forest extension services to farm and plantation developers

    • Supporting the development of Ecotourism

    • Collecting revenues from harvested forests products and depositing it with relevant accounts

    • Sensitizing the communities about the benefits of sustainable exploitation of forests resources

    • Identifying degraded natural forests and supervising enrichment plating

    • Enforcing t5he observation of National forestry and Tree planting Act 2003

    • Supervising and appraising performance of staff of the forestry office

    • Participating in plating and budgeting for forest management programmes and activities

    • Compiling reports on forestry exploitation and conservation activities

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Bachelors of science Degree in Forestry from a recognized Institution

    • Supervising regulations activities on livestock trade and movement

ZOMBO TOWN COUNCIL

DEPARTMENT: MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICE

(17) Job Title: Town Clerk (Principal Township Officer) Re-advertised: Ref: DSC/ZB/17/156/01/2013, Scale U2, Age limit 30 years and above, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to; Town council chairperson LCIII.

Main purpose: To manage and coordinate implementation of National policies, programmes and council bye-laws for the development and general welfare of Town council.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Managing and coordinating the implementation of National policies, Regulations, programmes, projects and Councils decision in the Town Council

    • Providing Technical advice to the Council on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management f the Town Council

    • Developing and coordinating plans and budgets for council activities

    • Providing safe custody and accountability for resources, records and other facilities of the council

    • Enhancing collaborative linkages with other local councils and other organizations both within and outside the Town Council on matters pertaining to development

    • Assessing Taxes and awarding licenses for operating businesses in the Town council

    • Mobilizing Urban community for development purposes

    • Supporting physical planning for the Town Council and approving structural plans, and

    • Developing and maintaining infrastructure in the Town council including roads and buildings

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Bachelor Degree in social sciences, Development studies, social work and social administration, or law or commerce(management option) or Business administration(management option), or Business studies (management option) or management science or Urban planning and management from a recognized University,

    • Certificate in administrative law from a recognized Institution,

    • A Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and management or Urban planning and management, or Development studies or Finance and accounting from a recognized Institution or University,

    • At least 6 (six) years of experience, 3 of which should have been at the level of senior Township officer or Senior assistant Town clerk in Government or equivalent level of experience from reputable organization

(18) Job Title: Clerk Assistant: Ref: DSC/ZB/18/156/01/2013, Scale U4, Age limit 21 years and above, Vacancy 1 (one), Reports to; Council speaker/Town clerk.

Main purpose: To organize council records and takes accurately records of proceedings and resolution of the councils

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Arranging for councils and committee sessions,

    • Communicating schedules of council and committee sessions and ensure circulation of relevant documents

    • Preparing the agenda and take minutes of council and committee sessions

    • Communicating council and committee resolutions to the responsible officers

    • Coordinating and ensuring prompt payment of councilors allowances

    • Providing safe custody and proper maintenance of council property and records,

    • Arranging logistics and other necessities for council and committee sessions,

    • Liaising with council and other officials on matters pertaining effective administration and development of the Town council

Person’s specification:

    • Should have an Honors Bachelor Degree in Arts, social sciences and social works and social administration or Business administration/Business studies (management option) or Bachelor of management sciences from recognized University or Institution

(19) Job Title: Law Enforcement Assistant:

Ref: DCS/ZB/19/156/01/2013, Scale U8, vacancy 2(two), Reports to: Assistant law enforcement officer.

Main purpose: To enforce law and order in the Town Council.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Enforcing adherence to regulations and bye-laws by the public

    • Supporting the tax/Revenue Department by arresting tax defaulters,

    • Carrying out operations as authorized by the Town Clerk

    • Investigating and prosecuting the criminals

Person’s specification:

    • O Level Education plus a Diploma in law with formal training in policing and criminal investigation activities from a recognized Institution

(20) Job Title: Porter: Ref; DSC/ZB/20/156/01/2013, SCALE u8, vacancy 4 (four), Reports to: Office supervisor,

Main purpose: To provide a clean environment within the organization

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Clean the office environment

    • Clean the compound

Person’s specification:

    • O level certificate

(21) Job Title: Assistant Record officer:

Ref: No: DSC/ZB/21/156/01/2013, salary scale U5, Age 21-45 years, No. of vacancies 1(one),. Report to: Town clerk/ senior assistant Town clerk

Main purpose: To facilitate smooth flow and access to information through record management for action and decision making.

Duties and responsibility:

    • Receiving, registering and classifying correspondences

    • Filing classified information

    • Routing correspondences to responsible officers for action

    • Auditing records and registers to ensure proper data bank, and

    • Scheduling disposal of unwanted records and information

Person’s specification

    • Advanced certificate in Education (A level) with a Diploma in Library and information science(DLIS) or a Diploma in Records and information management(DRIM) from a recognized institution

(22) Job Title: Office Typist: Ref; DSC/ZB/22/156/01/2013, salary scale U7, Age limit 20-35 years, Vacancy 1 (one), Reports to: Immediate supervisor

Main purpose: To type office work and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of office

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Typing correspondences and office work

    • Receiving and dispatching mails

    • Receiving Telephone calls

    • Receiving and guiding clients

    • Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the office, and

    • Keeping and managing records, office stationary and equipment

Person’s specification:

    • Ordinary level certificate with at least 2 credits in English Language and3 passes

    • UNEB Certificate or Diploma in Secretariat studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized awarding Institution with the following subjects:

• Business communication stage I

• Typewriting stage II (40wpm)

• Office Practice stage I

• Computer skills using word processing

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICE

(23) Job Title: Senior community Development officer:

Ref: DSC/ZB/23/156/01/2013, Salary scale U3, vacancy 1 (one), Age limit: 25 years and above. Reports to: Town clerk

Main purpose: To coordinate all gender, culture and community- based services, programmes and projects in the District and facilitate their development

Duty and Responsibility;

    • Coordinating effective delivery of gender, culture and community based services in the District.

    • Supervising gender, culture and community centers and other community establishments

    • Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation national and local laws and Policies on gender, labor and social development

    • Advice on matters regarding gender, culture and community social developments

    • Liaising with NGOs, community Based organization and other stakeholders on matters regarding gender, culture and community development

    • Monitoring and evaluating gender, culture and community awareness and involvement in social economic development initiatives

    • Coordinating the collection, analysis and dissemination of gender, culture and community information and

    • Supervising, registering and promoting gender, culture and community development groups

Person’s specification:

    • An Honors Degree in Arts, social sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development studies or social works and social administration or any related fields from a recognized

    • Should have a working experience of at least3 years at the level of a community development officer in Government or equivalent level of experience in a reputable organization in the field of social development or community -based services

DEPARMENT: WORKS AND TRANSPORT

(24) Job Title: Assistant Engineering Officer (Civil):

Ref: DSC/ZB/24/156/01/2013, Salary Scale U5, vacancy 1 (one), Age limits 21-45 years, Reports to: Town Engineer

Main Purpose: To support and handle civil engineering works in the Urban Council.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Preparing construction plans for civil works;

    • Providing technical support to the Local Communities provided;

    • Collecting and compiling data on construction and other civil works; and

    • Developing collaborative mechanisms with stakeholders.

Person Specifications:

    • Should hold a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.

    • A Trade Test Grade I from a recognized Institution. (25) Job Title: Driver: Ref: DSC/ZB/25/156/01/2013, Salary scale U7, Age limit 25-45 years, Vacancy 1(one), Reports to: District Engineer

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Drive vehicle for official duty and assignment

    • Carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle

    • Reporting major technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer

    • Maintaining basic records regarding the vehicle as instructed

    • Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while on duty

Person’s specification:

    • Uganda certificate in Education(UCE)with a pass in English

    • Valid driving permit of class C or D

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

(26) Job Title: Senior Treasurer (Re advertised):

Ref: DSC/ZB/26/156/01/2013, Salary Scale U3, Vacancy 1(one), Age limit 25 years and above, Reports to: Town clerk

Main Purpose: To provide routine financial management and accounting services in the Urban Council.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Maintaining control of main and subsidiary accounts;

    • Supervising and controlling revenue collection and expenditure;

    • Verifying financial documents and payments to avoid forgeries and fraud;

    • Preparing periodic financially statements and reconciliation;

    • Preparing expenditure estimates for the Council;

    • Providing technical support to the Council on financial matters; and

    • Guiding and supervising Accounts staff.

Person Specifications:

    • EITHER : An Honors Bachelors Degree in either Commerce ( Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) or Business Studies (Accounting option) or Finance and Accounting and plus a Post graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized Institution;

    • OR Full professional qualification in Accountancy such as ACCA, CPA, ACIS and CPE obtained from a recognized awarding Institution/body accredited by ICPAU; Plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Business Administration from a recognized Institution;

    • At least 3 years of relevant working experience as Treasurer/ Accountant or Finance Officer in Public or a reputable organization.

(27) Job Title: Assistant Tax Officer: Ref: DSC/ZB/27/156/01/2013, Salary Scale U6, vacancy 1(one), Age limit 21-45 years ,Reports to: Urban Treasurer

Main Purpose:

To assess and collect taxes from tax payers.

Duty and Responsibility:

    • Assessing Tax payers in the Urban Council;

    • Collecting Taxes within the Urban Council; and

    • Establishing and enumerating Taxable property in the Urban Council.

Person Specifications:

    • A Minimum of a Diploma with a bias either in Accounting or, Financial Management or, Business Studies/Administration with Accounting and/or Financial Management as a subject obtained from a recognized awarding Institution.