District Engineer (Re-advertised)

Full time @Kotido District Service Commission in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 20176
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications is invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts existing in Kotido District Local Government and Kotido Municipality some on replacement basis and others new.

SN: 6

  • Post: District Engineer (Re-advertised)
  • Salary Scale: U1ESci
  • Reference No.: DSC/06/01/2026
  • Total No. of Vacancies: 1

Application should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission (PSC) form 3 Revised (2008) for traditional civil servants and Education Service Commission (ESC) Form 3 Revised (1998) to The Secretary Kotido District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1, Kotido to be received not later than 27th May, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Applicants should attach to each of the three application form three (3) sets of Certified Photocopies of their Academic and other Professional Documents and three (3) of their recent passport size photographs and photocopies of their National Identity Card. Application should bear the Title and Reference number of the post applied for.

Applicants who are serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Applicants should also attach copies of letter(s) of Appointment, Confirmation and Promotion if any, where applicable.

Application forms are obtainable free of charge from Chief Administrative Officers’ offices, Secretaries of District Service Commissions or Public Service Commission in Kampala and the websites; www.publicservice.go.ug or www.psc.go.ug Likewise, detail job requirements, person’s specification and competencies of Jobs in Local Governments 2011 and 2017 can also be obtained from Ministry of Public Service website referred above.

NB:

  • DISCLAIMER: The general public should note that jobs in the Public Service is Free and Not for Sale. Kotido District is an equal opportunity employer and stands for Zero Tolerance to Corruption. The positions listed above shall be offered on Merit. Therefore, any form of Solicitation, Bribery and Fraud must be avoided, and or reported to relevant authorities (IGG, Police, RDC & State house Anti-Corruption Unit).
  • Those who previously applied for positions re-advertised need not to apply again.
Job Title: District Engineer

Salary Scale: U1 E
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible for:

  • Senior Civil Engineers
  • Senior Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical)

Job Purpose
  • To coordinate and manage all engineering and technical works in the District.

Key Outputs
  • Technical advice and guidance to stakeholders provided.
  • Technical specifications of contracts prepared.
  • Supervision of technical works undertaken.
  • Work plans and budgets for the District prepared.
  • Building and other structural plans approved.
  • Water and sanitation systems developed and maintained.
  • Engineering and works policies enforced.

Key Functions
  • Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders.
  • Preparing technical specifications of contracts.
  • Supervising all the technical works in the District.
  • Preparing work plans and budgets for the technical works in the District.
  • Approving buildings and other structural plans.
  • Developing and maintaining water and sanitation systems.
  • Enforcing engineering and works policies.

Person Specifications

Qualifications

  • Should hold an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
  • Should also have a Masters in an engineering discipline.
  • Should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).

Experience

  • At least nine (9) years in a civil engineering job, three of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer (Civil) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Competences

  • Project management.
  • Human resource management.
  • Information technology.
  • Accountability.
  • Concern for quality and standards.
  • Ethics and integrity.
  • Leadership.
  • Time management.

Important Steps

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  • Dated (Monday 27th April 2026)
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