About the Commission

esc_ugandaBackground
The Education Service Commission is established by article 167 91) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and article 168 (1) sets out its functions, authority and autonomy in implementing its mandate.

Vision
Quality education delivered by efficient and effective Education Service Personnel.”

Mandate
The mandate of Education Service Commission is to : advise the president in performing his / her functions in relation to Article 172 of the Constitution and on appointing all personnel in the education service and charged in developing, maintaining and improving the quality of those personnel and that of the service generally.

Mission statement
To provide professional and competent Education Service Personnel.”

Goal
To provide professional and competent Education Service Personnel.

Strategic Objectives

1. To improve on professional development and practice in the education service
2. To improve on efficiency and effectiveness in Education Service delivery.
3. To strengthen capacity for generation and use of evidence in planning for staffing in education service
4. To strengthen institutional capacity in order to achieve the Commission’s Mandate.