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JOB TITLE:
1.
RESEARCH OFFICER-STATISTICIAN
2.
RESEARCH OFFICER – LAWYER
3.
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER, ENERGY & MINERALS LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE
COUNSEL
4. ASSISTANT
DOOR KEEPER
Organisation: Parliamentary
Commission,
JOB TITLE:
PLUMBER (Ref: P3/EXT/15/13)
SALARY SCALE: PC5
NO. OF VACANCIES:
TWO (2)
AGE LIMIT: 21 -
27 YEARS
JOB STATUS:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
REPORTS TO: ENGINEERING
OFFICER (CIVIL)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• To provide plumbing and drainage maintenance works
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications:
• A Diploma in Water and Sanitation Engineering, Plumbing,
or a Trade test - Level III Crafts man Certificate
Skills and Abilities
• Technical repair and artisan skills
• Ability to work for long hours
Key responsibilities
• To carry out basic plumbing, drainage maintenance and
repair works.
• To advise pre-qualified maintenance firms on the Statement
of Works and scope of the works/project to be undertaken
• To collaborate with contracted firms to ensure work orders
are executed within the framework contracts.
• To prepare lists and cost estimates for the purchase of
necessary tools, equipment and plumbing materials for inclusion in the departmental
budget
• To monitor water metre readings and verify water bills for
accuracy before submitting for payment
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
JOB TITLE:
ASSISTANT DOOR KEEPER
(Ref: P3/EXT/16/13)
SALARY SCALE: PC6
NO. OF VACANCIES:
TWO (2)
AGE LIMIT: 21-27
YEARS
JOB STATUS:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
REPORTS TO: DOOR
KEEPER
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To control internal access and provide janitor services to
chambers, committees and offices within Parliament.
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications:
• Certificate in Administration or Management from a
recognized University/ Institution
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to handle physically challenging situations
• Good communication and Customer Care skills
Key responsibilities
• To control access and provide janitor services to the
chambers, committees and offices.
• To perform chamber duties when the House is sitting
• To guide visitors to the public gallery
• To secure rooms/offices in the Parliament
• To post mail and other documents into the Members’ Pigeon
holes
• To take custody of keys for Members of Parliament and
staff
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL
AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
POST:
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
(Ref:
P3/EXT/17/13)
SALARY SCALE: PC
4
NO. OF VACANCIES:
FIVE (5)
AGE LIMIT: 21 -
27 YEARS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
REPORTS TO: SENIOR
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide legislative drafting and legal services
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized
University/ Institution plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law
Development Centre
Skills and Abilities
• Legislative drafting and scrutiny skills
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Computer application skills
Key responsibilities
• To handle litigation matters of Parliament and any other
contentious legal matters
• To draft declarations, motions, resolutions, petitions and
questions for oral answer
• To provide legal advice and opinions on legislative
matters and procedures to Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Committees and
the Commission
• To draft contracts, Memoranda of Understanding and other undertakings
on behalf of Parliament
• To prepare periodic legal reports
• To draft amendments to Bills at committee stage and to
prepare/ draft proposed committee amendments
• To draft Private Members’ Bills and amendments
• To research on Bills and statutory instruments to be laid
before Parliament
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
RESEARCH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
JOB TITLE: SENIOR
RESEARCH OFFICER, ENERGY & MINERALS (REF: P3/EXT/18/13)
SALARY SCALE: PC3
NO. OF VACANCIES:
ONE (1)
AGE LIMIT: 27 -
30 YEARS
JOB STATUS:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide research services to Members of Parliament,
committees and staff.
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications:
• An Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Energy, Mineral
Studies or Geology from a recognized University/Institution
• A Postgraduate qualification in energy, mineral studies or
geology is an added advantage.
• At least 3 (three) years’ research experience in an energy
or minerals field/sector
Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of oil and gas value/supply chain analysis
• Monitoring and evaluation, Policy and Bills analysis
competencies
• Research methods and data analysis skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills
• Proficiency in using Computer Applications like SPSS,
Epinfo
Key responsibilities
• To lead assigned research teams
• To collect, collate, analyze, document and store research
data/ information
• To produce research reports and briefs to Parliamentary
Committees, Members of Parliament and senior staff
• To initiate and participate in designing research
proposals/ concept papers, work plans and budgets for carrying out research
activities
• To provide technical support to committees when conducting
Parliamentary investigations
• To analyse Bills and Policies in the energy sector
• To monitor and evaluate Government Projects / programmes
JOB TITLE: RESEARCH
OFFICER – LAWYER
(Ref:
P3/EXT/19/13
SALARY SCALE: PC4
NO. OF VACANCIES:
TWO (2)
JOB STATUS:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
AGE LIMIT: 21 –
27 YEARS
REPORTS TO:
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide research services to Members of Parliament,
committees and staff.
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law obtained from a
recognized University plus a Postgraduate Diploma in legal practice from the Law
Development Centre
Skills and Abilities
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis
• Knowledge in domestic and International laws
• Good research and data analysis skills.
• Good report writing skills
• Computer applications skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key responsibilities
• To collect, collate, analyze, document and store research
data/ information
• To support the Department in integrating and interpreting
law/legal/ regulatory related issues during research activities
To produce research reports and briefs to Parliamentary
Committees, Members of Parliament and Senior Staff
• To initiate and participate in designing research
proposals/ concept papers, work plans and budgets for carrying out research
activities
• To provide technical support to the Committees when
conducting Parliamentary investigations
• To analyse Bills and Policies
• To participate in monitoring and evaluation of Government
policies, programmes, laws and regulations
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
JOB TITLE:
RESEARCH OFFICER-STATISTICIAN
(Ref: P3/EXT/20/13
SALARY SCALE: PC4
NO. OF VACANCIES:
ONE (1)
JOB STATUS:
PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
AGE LIMIT: 21 –
27 YEARS
REPORTS TO:
SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To provide research services to Members of Parliament,
committees and staff.
PERSON
SPECIFICATIONS:
Education and Qualifications
• An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics obtained from a
recognized University/Institution.
Skills and Abilities
• Research and data analysis skills
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in computer packages such as SPSS, Epinfo and Microsoft
office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key responsibilities
• To lead assigned research teams
• To collect, collate, analyze, document and store research
data/information
• To produce research reports and briefs to Parliamentary
Committees, Members of Parliament and Senior Staff
• To design studies and analyse data in the Department of
Research Services
• To participate in the design, maintenance and management
of research databases in the Department of Research Services
• To initiate and participate in designing research
proposals, concept papers, work plans and budgets for carrying out research
activities
• To provide technical support to the Committees when
conducting Parliamentary investigations
• To extract, analyze and compile Government assurances
• To analyse Bills and Policies
• To participate in monitoring and evaluation of Government
policies, programmes, laws and regulations
• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time
to time
How to apply:
Applications should be addressed to
the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission,
P.O Box 7178 Kampala
to be posted or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry,
Room No. 112, 1st
Floor, South Wing,
Parliament of Uganda.
Applications should
reach her not
later than Friday, 29 November 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants should attach recent passport size photographs,
Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and
indicate two (2) competent referees. Serving Officers in Government
institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of
Departments.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
