Information Scientist Job Vacancy at Public Service Commission

Ref. No.: HRM 206/198/01 [42]

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• In charge of identifying priority information for the Resource Centre/Documentation Centre.
• In charge of analysing identified information and processing it for user reference in the most efficient and user friendly matter.
• Selectively disseminating information to the users and stakeholders of the DPP;
• Developing Databases and Information Catalogue
• Work closely and network with other information centres for information sharing purposes.
• Ensuring Press Releases are well coordinated and circulated to Media House.
• Work closely with departments to identify priority information to post and updating the DPP website.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   

• The Information Scientist should be a Ugandan who holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in either Library and Information Science or Information Technology or Mass Communication or Journalism from a recognized University. Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field shall be an added advantage.
• At least three years’ relevant working experience gained at the level of Information Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• Age: Above 21 years

Personal Competencies:

• High Degree of Ethics and Integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication and computer Skills
• Proven ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting
• High degree of innovation concern for quality, standards technical
• Proven ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills
• Strategic thinking
• Good negotiation skills
• Good team building, innovation and concern for quality and standards.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.

Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. "PSC External Advert. No. 1/2016” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews and their names will be shown on the PSC website and on  the PSC noticeboard.

Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.

Deadline: 15^th April, 2016