Vacancy title:
Senior Planner Corporate Planning

Jobs at:
National Planning Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, 21st December 2017 at 16:55 hours

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). Accordingly, it is the principal statutory agency responsible for the management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans. Through its external sourcing strategies and career offers, NPA Executive Authority, is desirous of filling selected vacancies to strengthen its human resources capacity by recruiting dynamic and self-motivated professional individuals to complement its current staff in the effective and efficient implementation of its mandate. The offer is open to interested professionals with the required qualifications, experience, competencies, skills and the right work attitude. A competitive and attractive remuneration package is attached to each position. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants with the relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply for the positions of their choice.

Senior Planner Corporate Planning (NPA-OS-4); NPA/ADV/03/2017

Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Preferred age: 30-45 years

Main function:
To manage the Authority’s Corporate Planning function that entails development of comprehensive, integrated Authority strategic plans, work place, procurement plans budget, while monitoring and evaluating their implementation,

Duties and Responsibilities:
Detailed responsibilities given search under www.npa.ug under opportunities

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree majoring in any of the following fields is a must: Economics Development Planning, Economic Policy and Planning; Development Economics; Monitoring and Evaluation, Management information Systems, or a closely related discipline/ relevant Master from a recognized University or institution.
• An Honors Bachelors’ Degree in Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Economic or other related area from a recognized university

Experience

• Working experience of at least 5 years as a tanner; at least 3 of which must be at Officer and above level in the areas of planning, reporting and budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation, research statistics, management information Systems, Development Management and Planning, Policy analysis or any other area relevant to the job from reputable development oriented institution / organization.
  
• Experience in Government system, operations, budgeting, accountability mechanisms, an reporting and coordination mechanisms a requirement

Other attributes and skills:
Refer to details given search under www.npa.ug under opportunities

Job application procedure
Applicants are to forward two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts addressed to: The Executive Director; National Planning Authority, RO.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning
- House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road.

Note:

• The preferred method of applications’ delivery is physical delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception. However, candidates using post office should post early enough to avoid late deliveries and retrievals from post office beyond the closing date.
  
• Shortlisted candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and or phone contacts indicated in their applications or CVs.
  
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted their authenticity and background checks conducted before considered for appointment into the Authority.
  
• The successful candidates will be offered a three-year contract including a probationary period of 6 months.
  
• Advertised positions not filled thereafter will remain open until when filled.
  
• A detailed advert is accessible on NPA website under opportunities on www.npa.ug, 
  
• The closing date for receipt of applications at NPA (both hand delivered, post office_& courier) shall be Thursday, 21st December 2017 at 16:55 hours.