PS FORM 5 is Uganda’s standardized tool for evaluating individual staff performance across public service institutions. Anchored in the Uganda Government Standing Orders (Section A-e), it promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with institutional goals. The form facilitates structured dialogue between appraisee and appraiser, ensuring performance expectations are clearly set, monitored, and reviewed.

Key Components

Section A – Personal Information: Captures employment details for context.
Section B – Performance Outputs: Jointly agreed targets, indicators, and scoring (1–5 scale from Poor to Excellent).
Section C – Core Competencies: Assesses leadership, teamwork, communication, integrity, and resource management.
Section D – Action Plan: Identifies gaps and proposes interventions like training, mentoring, or job rotation.
Section E – Comments & Signatures: Confirms consensus and documents career development insights.

Relevance to Kole District Government

Enhancing Service Delivery: By linking individual outputs to district goals (e.g., PDM fund disbursement, ICT infrastructure oversight).
Driving Accountability: Enables evidence-based staff evaluations, reducing subjectivity and promoting fairness.
Identifying Capacity Gaps: Supports targeted training for SACCO leaders, ICT officers, and administrative staff.
Supporting Strategic Planning: Aggregated appraisal data informs district-wide HR planning and digital transformation priorities.
Aligning with National Standards: Ensures Kole District adheres to Ministry of Public Service guidelines, strengthening institutional credibility.

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