Job Title: Head
Economic and Strategic Planning
Economic and Strategic Planning
Organisation: National
Planning Authority (NPA)
Planning Authority (NPA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director
Development Planning
Development Planning
Salary Scale: NPA-OS-3
About NPA:
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
NPA 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.
(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
NPA 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.
Job Summary: The
NPA Head Economic and Strategic Planning will steer the identification of
economic and strategic issues critical for national development planning both
at the central and local government levels.
NPA Head Economic and Strategic Planning will steer the identification of
economic and strategic issues critical for national development planning both
at the central and local government levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively
participate in the preparation of National Development Plans - Supports
capacity development for national and local government planning; - Offers
technical support and guidance to Ministries, Departments and Agencies
regarding national and decentralized planning; - Steer
the preparation and Development of NPA 5 Year Strategic Plan - Mobilize
financial resources to undertake major projects in NPA - Offers
support and guidance to local governments on decentralized planning; - Integrates
District Development Plans (DDPs) into the National Development Plans; - Prepares
plans, budgets and periodic performance reports for the Department; - Directly
supervises and appraises Senior Planners within the Department
Key Performance Indicators:
- National
Development Plans developed - Capacity
for national and local government planning developed; - Support
and guidance to Ministries, Departments and Agencies regarding national
and decentralized planning provided; - Support
and guidance to local governments on decentralized planning provided; - District
Development Plans (DDPs) integrated into National Development Plans; - Sector
and Local Government Planning - Guidelines
disseminated and implemented - NPA
5 year Strategic Plan developed - Departmental
plans and budgets and periodic performance reports prepared; and - Staff
of the Department supervised and appraised.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a Masters’ degree in Development Planning and
Management; Economic Policy and Planning; Development Economics; or
closely related discipline from a recognized University. - At
least ten years’ experience, five (5) of which must be in the areas of policy formulation and development,
development planning; programme implementation; as well as monitoring and
evaluation, at senior management level, in a reputable development –
oriented institution / organization or Government Institution. - Good
working knowledge of the Central Government operations, policy
formulation, - Development
Management and the SWAP process in Uganda - Additional
post graduate qualifications, diplomas, certificates etc. in any of the
areas specified in the minimum qualifications is considered as an
advantage.
Age: 30- 54 years.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are
encouraged to send their applications which should be addressed to: The
Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda;
Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road (Clearly indicating on the top
right corner of the envelope the position applied for). The following should be
attached in duplicate; application letter, certificates and Transcripts,
detailed curriculum vitae clearly including and indicating- phone contacts, and
other details. The positions shall remain open until when they will be filled
encouraged to send their applications which should be addressed to: The
Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda;
Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road (Clearly indicating on the top
right corner of the envelope the position applied for). The following should be
attached in duplicate; application letter, certificates and Transcripts,
detailed curriculum vitae clearly including and indicating- phone contacts, and
other details. The positions shall remain open until when they will be filled
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 receipts beyond the closing date - Shortlisted
candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and phone
contacts indicated on the application or CV. - Unless
the probationary period is waived by the appointing authority, the
successful candidates will be offered a three year contract with
probationary appointment(s) of 6 months
Deadline: 29th August, 2014
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