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THE EDUCATION SERVICE COMMISSION
EXTERNAL ADVERT No. 03/2019
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons from within the
Education Service to fill posts that have fallen vacant in the Ministry of
Education and Sports Headquarters.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Education Service
Commission form 3 (1998) to the Secretary, Education Service Commission,
P.O.BOX 7196, Kampala not later than 06 September, 2019.
The ESC Form 3 (1998) is obtainable from the Education Service Commission
Offices 1st floor Farmers’ House, Parliament Avenue Kampala or Ministry of
Education and Sports Headquarters or District Service Commission offices &
the Commission Website: www.esc.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number
specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should attach photocopies of Academic Certificates and
Transcripts plus three recent passports size photograph Serving Officers should
attach appointment and confirmation letters and recent pay slips.
Qualifications from only recognized institutions will be considered.
Serving officers MUST route their applications through their Heads of
Institutions/Departments, who should be advised of the closing date to avoid
delays. Applications that are not properly routed will not be considered.
For all posts, qualified women and persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.
The posts are:
S/NO Position Salary Scale Number of
Vacancies
1. Commissioner, Pre Primary
Education Standards
U1SE 01
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2. Commissioner Guidance and
Counseling
U1SE 01
3. Assistant Commissioner U1E 01
4. Assistant Commissioner, Education
Standards
U1E 02
5. Assistant Commissioner, Admissions
and Scholarships
U1E 01
6. Assistant Commissioner, Inclusive
and Non-Formal Education
U1E 01
7. Principal Education Officer,
Admissions and Scholarships
U2 01
8. Principal Education Officer -
Guidance and Counseling
U2 01
9. Principal Education Officer –
Technical Education
U2 02
10. Principal Education Officer, Non
Formal Education
U2 01
11. Principal Inspector, Education
Standards
U2 02
12. Senior Education Officer, Business
Education
U3 01
13. Senior Education Officer, Health
Tutor Education
U3 01
14. Senior Education Officer, Private
Schools/Institutions
U3 01
15. Senior Inspector, Education
Standards
U3 05
16. Education Officer, Admissions and
Scholarships
U4 01
17. Education Officer, Universities and
Polytechnics
U4 01
18. Education Officer, Special Needs
Education
U4 01
19. Education Officer, Inclusive
Education
U4 01
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS HEADQUARTERS
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION STARDARDS
Job Title : Commissioner/ Pre Primary & Primary Education
Standards
Salary Scale : U1SE
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (20)
Vacancies : One (01)
Reports to : Director/ Education Standards
Minimum qualifications and experience:
A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management & Planning;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education or Bachelor’s degree plus a
Postgraduate Diploma in Education;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
A Qualification in Education inspection will be an added advantage;
At least twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which should
have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner in the field of Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Heads the Pre-Primary Education Standards department.
Advises the Director of Education Standards on all the matters relating
to the Pre-Primary Education Standards.
Co-ordinates work plans and programs of the department.
Plans and co-ordinates Pre-Primary schools’ inspection.
Monitors the implementation of policies relating to the subjects taught in
the Pre-Primary.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
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Job Title : Assistant Commissioner, Education Standards
Salary Scale : U1E
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (21)
Vacancies : 02
Report to : Director, Education Standards
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Management & Planning;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
A Qualification in Education inspection is an added advantage.
At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Principal Officer or its equivalent in the field of
Inspection.
Duties/Responsibilities
Heading the Regional Education Standards office
Advises the Director, Education Standards on matters relating to Education
Standards in the region;
Advises on matters relating to confirmation of teachers and their general
terms and conditions of service;
Provides technical advice on syllabus development and subject
assessment of subjects taught in schools in liaison with the National
Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and Uganda National
Examinations Board (UNEB);
Monitors. inspects and evaluates the status and use of instructional
materials in Education and Sports sector; and
Carries out any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
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Job Title : Principal Inspector, Education Standards
Vacancies : 02
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (22)
Salary Scale : U2
Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Education Standards
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
A Post graduate qualification in Education or Education Management is a
must.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Education Inspection.
Key responsibilities and duties
Provide support in implementation of Education training service delivery;
Develop quality education indicators to ensure consistence of inspection
and reporting as a basis for national education and training targets;
Monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation, use of instructional
materials, assessment tools and systems, and recommend areas of
improvement in teaching and training of learners;
Carry out surveys on national education policies, strategies and programs
on the delivery of quality education and training in the country;
Carry out inspections to ensure adherence to established rules, regulations
and standards by private schools and institutions in delivering education
and training;
Prepare and submit technical reports in respect of education standards to
the relevant authorities; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
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Job Title : Senior Inspector of Schools (Education Standards)
Vacancies : 05
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (23)
Salary Scale : U3
Reports to : Principal Inspector, Education Standards
Field of Specialization Vacancies
ICT 02
Sciences 02
BTVET 01
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least 3 years working Experience in the field of Education Inspection or
Education Management.
Key responsibilities and duties
Provide support in implementation of pre-primary and primary education
standards and training service delivery;
Develop quality pre-primary and primary education indicators to ensure
consistence of inspection and reporting as a basis for national pre-primary
and primary education targets and outputs;
Implement immediate sanctions where there is serious digression of
expected standards in collaboration with Education Service Commission
and other stakeholders;
Monitor and evaluate curriculum implementation, use of instructional
materials, assessment tools and systems, and recommend areas of
improvement in the education and training of learners;
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time from higher authorities.
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DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Job Title : Assistant Commissioner
Salary Scale : U1E
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (24)
Vacancies : One (1)
Reports to : Commissioner/Government Secondary Education
Qualifications and Working Experience
A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management
from a recognized University/Institution;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Principal Officer in the Field of Secondary Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide management support to Head of Department;
Identify gaps and review Secondary Education and USE policies, plans and
programs;
Provide guidelines on strategic planning, monitoring and supervision of
Universal Secondary Schools;
Responsible for following the evaluation of staff performance policies in
USE schools;
Guide on the establishment and performance of Boards of Governors of
Universal Secondary Schools; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Post : Assistant Commissioner, Admissions and Scholarships
Salary Scale : U1E
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (24)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Commissioner/Higher Education and Training
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s Degree in Education or Education Planning and Management
from a recognized University/Institution;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Principal Officer in the field of Higher Education.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Responsible for the technical and general management of the Division;
Provide effective leadership and guidance to the Division staff in the
execution of policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to
scholarships and admissions to Higher Institution of Learning;
Disseminate information pertaining to scholarships, admissions in Tertiary
Institutions;
Monitor and evaluate the management and performance of Tertiary
Institutions;
Liaise with Foreign missions’, agencies and training institutions on matter
pertaining to Education and welfare;
Maintain periodical up to date information on students regarding their
intake, performance and welfare;
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Ensure that admissions to undergraduate and diploma courses in all
constituent institutions of Tertiary Education are dealt with in a systematic
manner as laid out in the requirements;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
Post : Principal Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships
Salary Scale : U2
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (25)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Admissions and Scholarships
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s Degree plus a Post
Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University/Institution;
At least a Post Graduate Diploma in Education Planning and Management
from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Higher Education and
training.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Explore possible sources for scholarship in accordance with identified
manpower needs;
Participate in processing of Scholarships;
Provide secretarial and advisory services to the Central Scholarship
Committee in the award of Scholarships;
Ensure prompt submission of information on students as well as necessary
funds to education accounts;
Liaise with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Education Attaches in Uganda
Missions, monitor the performance and welfare of students and provide
them with appropriate guidance and counseling;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
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Post : Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships
Salary Scale : U4
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (26)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Admissions and Scholarships
Age limit : Below 50 years for new entrants
Qualifications:
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Honors Bachelor’s Degree
plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized
University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
Below 50 Years
Key responsibilities and duties:
To identify and compile possible sources for scholarship in accordance
with identified manpower needs;
To liaise with the supervisor in processing of Scholarships;
To compile and maintain an up to date Register of all students studying at
home and abroad and the institutions they are enrolled in;
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the
supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Job title : Assistant Commissioner- Inclusive & Non Formal
Education
Salary scale : U1E
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (27)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Commissioner, Special Needs Education
Qualifications and Experience
A Master’s Degree in Inclusive Education or Master’s Degree in Educational
Management/Planning
A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Bachelor’s Degree in
Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education or
Inclusive Education from a recognized University/Institution;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and
At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of principal officer in the field of Special Needs/Inclusive
Education.
Key responsibilities and duties
Coordinate the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines
on Inclusive Education;
Identify and organize capacity development initiatives for facilitators,
teacher/instructor and education managers at local government levels for
the development and promotion of Inclusive Education;
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Inclusive Education policies
and programs in schools and training institutions;
Participate in the development and dissemination of instruction and other
materials for teachers/instructors and learners, for Inclusive Education; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by relevant authority.
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Job title : Principal Education Officer, Non Formal Education
Salary scale : U2
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (28)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Inclusive and Non formal Education
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Bachelor’s Degree in
Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education or
Inclusive Education from a recognized University/Institution;
A post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education will be an added
advantage.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports; and
At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at senior officer level in field of Special Needs/Inclusive Education.
Key responsibilities and duties
Participate in the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines
on Non Formal Education;
Provide technical support and guidance on the implementation of
policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Non-Formal Education in non-
formal centres in the country;
Participate in the development and dissemination of teacher/instructor
and learners for Non Formal Education/accelerated programs;
Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organizations of and for
vulnerable and disadvantaged children/persons and other stakeholders in
emergencies on the development and promotion of non-formal
education training in the country;
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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Job title : Education Officer- Special Needs Education
Salary scale : U4
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (29)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Special Needs Education
Age limit : Below 50 years for new entrants
Qualifications and Experience
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Honors
Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special
Needs Education from a recognized university/training institution.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Below 50 Years.
Key responsibilities and duties
Participate in the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines
in Special Needs Education;
Provide technical support and guidance on the implementation of
policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Special Needs Education in
special schools and institutions;
Participate in the development and dissemination of teacher/instructor
and learners for Special Needs Education;
Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organisations of and for
persons with disabilities and other stakeholders on the development and
promotion of Special Needs Education training in the country;
Participate in the preparation of reports of special schools, programs and
training at the local government and national levels;
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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Job title : Education Officer- Inclusive Education
Salary scale : U4
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (30)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Senior Education Officer, Inclusive Education
Age limit : Below 50 years for new entrants
Qualifications and Experience
An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education or Honors
Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Special
Needs Education from a recognized university/training institution.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Below 50 Years.
Key responsibilities and duties
Participate in the formulation of appropriate policies, plans and guidelines
on Inclusive Education.
Provide technical support and guidance on the implementation of
policies, plans and guidelines on provision of Inclusive Education in schools
and institutions.
Participate in the development and dissemination of teacher/instructor
and learners for Inclusive Education.
Liaise with relevant departments, agencies, organisations of and for
persons with disabilities and other stakeholders on the development and
promotion of Inclusive Education training in the country.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
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DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Job Title : Commissioner, Guidance and Counseling
Salary Scale : U1SE
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (31)
Vacancies : One (1)
Reports to : Director Basic and Secondary Education
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience
A Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or psychology or social
work from a recognized University/training Institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Education plus a Postgraduate Diploma in
Guidance and Counseling or Social Work or A Bachelor’s Degree in
Guidance and Counseling or Psychology plus a Post Graduate Diploma in
Education
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;
At least twelve (12) years working experience, three (3) of which should
have been at the level of Assistant Commissioner in the field of Guidance
and Counseling.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate and provide leadership in Guidance and Counseling in the
education sector and ensure efficient preparation and delivery of related
programs;
Provide technical support and advice to the Management Team of the
Ministry on matters of Guidance and Counseling;
Plan, manage and implement programs of the department and provide
the accountability according to planned outputs and targets;
Initiate, formulate, develop and review policies, plans, programs,
strategies, standards and guidelines for provision of guidance and
counselling services in the Education Sector;
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Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies, plans and programs
for guidance and counseling services in collaboration with relevant
stakeholders;
Liaise with relevant Departments and Agencies to design, develop and
implement guidance, counseling and psychosocial support interventions
and preventive programs in education and training institutions;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
Post : Principal Education Officer – Guidance and
Counseling
Salary Scale : U2
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (32)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Assistant Commissioner, Guidance and Counseling
Minimum Qualifications and Working Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling or Psychology or social
work plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or A Bachelor’s degree in
Education plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling or
Social Work;
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports;
At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Senior Officer in the field Guidance and Counselling.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Responsible for the coordination of parents, community leaders and
community social workers on matters related to the welfare of pupils and
their social wealth;
Initiate, implement and monitor programs to support OVCs, child heads of
families in their education endeavors;
Conduct parental education and any other relevant programs for the
welfare of children, parents and guardians;
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Liaise with the Ministry responsible for Children Affairs and other
Government Ministries/Departments/Agencies in formulation of policies
and programs/plans for school social work activities;
Undertakes any other duties assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
TRAINING (BTVET)
Job Title : Principal Education Officer/Technical Education
Salary Scale : U2
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (33)
Vacancies : Two (2)
Reports to : Assistant Commissioner/Technical Education
Qualifications and Working Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Education
A Post Graduate Diploma in Management or Technical related field is a
must.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have
been at the level of Senior Officer in the field of Technical Education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiate policies, programs, projects and proposals for development of
Technical Education;
Co-ordinate, oversee and advise on staff development and curriculum of
Technical Institutions to ensure high performance standards and
responsiveness to industrial market demands;
Facilitate the provisions and distribution of financial resources, basic tools,
and materials to Technical Institutions;
Coordinate, training and development of staff to maintain the Technical
Institutions and to advise on their appropriate deployment;
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Establish and maintain linkages with private sector and other stakeholders
on the provision of requisite skills and development of Technical Education;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.
Job title : Senior Education Officer/Business Education
Salary Scale : U3
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (34)
Vacancy : 01
Reports to : Principal Education Officer/Business Education
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelors’ Degree in Business plus a
Post Graduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University or
Institution.
A post graduate qualification in Business Education is an added
advantage.
Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
At least three (3) years working experience at Lecturer level in the field of
Business Education in a BTVET institution.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Liaise with Principals of various business education institutions in
preparation of budgets for development, capitalization and block grants.
Monitor the provision and timely distribution and use of basic tools and
equipment.
Liaise with industry and private sector to identify where students can carry
out their industrial training.
Desk Officer for industrial training.
Liaise with the National Curriculum Development Centre and other
relevant education institutions to review the business education curriculum
with a view of making it more relevant to labor market.
Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisors.
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DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TIET)
Job title : Senior Education Officer, Health Tutor Education
Salary scale : U3
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (36)
Vacancies : 01
Reports to : Principal Education Officer, Health Tutor Education
Qualifications and Work Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in a medical related field;
Must be a registered Health Tutor with the ministry of Education and sports.
At least three (3) years working experience in at Health Tutor level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for HR matters of Health Tutor Training Institutions staff;
Liaise with HRM Department on matters of submissions to Education Service
Commission;
Liaise with the HRM department on matters of HR related decisions from
Education Service Commission on recruitment, appointment,
confirmation, discipline, promotion, abscondment, resignations, etc.;
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Education Officer,
Health Tutor Education or any other higher authorities.
DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS
Post : Senior Education Officer/ Private schools and Institutions
Ref. No. : HRM 48/185/01 Vol. 75 (37)
Salary Scale : U3
Vacancy : 01
Reports to : Principal Education Officer/Private Schools & Institutions
Qualifications and Experience
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Bachelor’s Degree with post
graduate qualifications in Education from a recognized University or
Institution;
Possession of a post graduate qualification in Business Administration or
Public Administration or Education Management or Development Studies
or Policy and Planning from a recognized University/ institution is an added
advantage;
Must be registered as a graduate teacher with the Ministry of Education
and Sports.
At least three (3) years working experience at the level of Education Officer
Key responsibilities and duties:
Participate in the classification and grading of Private Schools and Training
Institutions in collaboration with relevant Technical Departments;
Maintain an up-to-date bank on Private Schools and Training Institutions,
staff and student numbers and composition, major training infrastructure,
equipment and facilities;
Scrutinize reports of Board of Governors/Management
Boards/Management Councils and prepare Management consolidated
reports;
Participate in the preparation of performance reports in respect of Private
Schools and Training Institutions to relevant authorities;
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the relevant
authorities.