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• In charge of getting development approvals in
  areas assigned
• Responsible for compiling relevant documents
  to be attached to planning briefs before circulation.
• Following up on development applications
  until they have been  approved by
  the relevant council.
• In charge of collecting pertinent data from
  the field required to draft the applications
• Collecting relevant documents and details
  from approving authorities required during the drafting of the development
  applications;
• Responsible for collecting and reporting on
  any relevant information that may directly or indirectly affect the
  planning applications.
• Building and maintaining a network of contact
  persons
• Launching NEMA reports for intended projects
• In charge of negotiating with local
  authorities to grant permission to construct pending planning approvals as
  required
• Preparing environmental impact assessments
  for Bridge International Academies development projects
• Preparing annual environmental audits for
  Bridge International Academies development projects
• Conduct site visits and investigations
  frequently

• The ideal candidate for the Bridge
  International Academies Officer, Planning vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning from a recognized university (2nd
  Class Honors and above);
• NEMA Uganda certification
• At least two years of post-undergraduate,
  full-time work experience
• Good team player in highly selective,
  fast-paced, building and construction environments
• Proof of relevant prior work experience
  include: working with local authorities
• Previous experience working in community
  development projects in low-income/informal environments
• Past experience in fast-growth, rapid-scale
  contexts in terms of obtaining development approvals (PPA2, Approved
  building plans and NEMA licenses), creating a network of contacts in
  relevant approving authorities, resolving development disputes etc. – e.g.
  A highly established physical planning firm
• Previous experience working with a culturally
  and socioeconomically diverse workforce
• High energy and enthusiasm level; willingness
  to do whatever necessary to get the job done

• A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting
  things done. You’re organized and responsive.  You take ownership of every idea you
  touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging
  others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.  You can multi-task dozens of such
  projects at once and never lose sight of the details.  Likely, you have some experience in a
  start-up or other rapid-growth company.
• A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and
  turning them into advocates.  You
  communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written
  and oral speech.  You can influence
  strangers in the course of a single conversation.  Allies and colleagues will go to bat for
  your ideas.
• A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch
  comes with massive and constant challenges.  On top of that, Bridge works in
  volatile, low-resource communities and runs on fees averaging just $6 a
  month per pupil.  You need to be
  flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and
  affordably with the materials at hand. 
  Every dollar you spend is a dollar our customers, who live on less
  than $2 a day, will have to pay for.
• A customer advocate – Our customers – these families
  living on less than $2 a day per person – never leave your mind.  You know them, get them, have shared a
  meal with them (or would be happy to in the future).  You would never shrink back from shaking
  a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person
  was wearing or looked like.  Every
  decision you make considers their customer benefit, experience, and value.
• A life-long learner – You believe you can always do
  better.  You welcome constructive
  criticism and provide it freely to others. 
  You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where
  you’ve missed things or failed today.

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