District Education Officer Job at Mbarara District Local Government

Mbarara District Local Government

District Education Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: February 17 2025

Hiring Organization: Mbarara District Local Government

Job Details:

Reference Number: MDSC/01/01/2025
Salary Scale: U1E
Number of Posts: 01
Job Description:
The District Education Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing education services in the district. They ensure the implementation of government education policies, the development of schools, and the promotion of quality education standards.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinating and supervising all educational programs within the district.
• Monitoring the performance of schools and ensuring compliance with national education standards.
• Advising the district administration on matters related to education policy and programs.
• Supporting the development and implementation of school work plans and budgets.
• Supervising teachers and school administrators to enhance educational quality.
• Preparing regular reports on the state of education in the district.

Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate qualification in Education Management or a related field is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in teaching or school administration.
• Strong knowledge of Uganda’s education policies and curriculum.

Application procedure

Mbarara District Local Government
Office Of The District Service Commission
P.O. BOX 1, MBARARA - UGANDA
External Advert
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed vacant posts that exist in Mbarara District Local Government. Applications are to be submitted in triplicate on a Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008) and ESC Form No.3 (Revised 2008) for teachers to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 01, Mbarara, to be received not later than 17th February, 2025.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
The application forms are obtained from the District Service Commission and Chief Administrative Officers’ offices countrywide.
Certified Photocopies of all Academic qualifications and certificates, Photocopies of National Identity Card, Identity Cards of schools and institutions attended, Curriculum Vitae, 3 recent passport size photographs, and any other relevant documents deemed necessary must be attached.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Specifications and Descriptions for 2024
For jobs advertised, these are available from Mbarara District Service Commission, Mbarara District Local Government Notice Board, Ministry of Public Service website www.publicservice.go.ug and email: psmp@publicservice.co.ug , and all District Service Commission Offices countrywide.
Additional Notes
• Integrity Clause: Mbarara District Service Commission is intolerant to corruption. Jobs are given on merit and are free of charge.
• Important Reminder: Any form of corruption will lead to disqualification and prosecution of the offender.
Secretary,
DISTRICT SERVICE COMMISSION, MBARARA