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Job Title:         Planner Agriculture
Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Ref No: NPA/ADV/02/2016 (4)
Reports to: Head Production & Trade Planning
About US:
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.
Job Summary: The Planner Agriculture will be responsible for
strategic comprehensive development planning for the agriculture sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Actively engage in policy and problem solving
    research in agriculture (crops, livestock and fisheries)
  • Carry out economic analysis of the cropping,
    livestock and fisheries systems with a view to advising the Authority on
    issues for discussion with H.E. the President with a view to guide
    priority interventions in the sector.
  • Responsible for the analysis of agriculture
    Sector development trends and issues to identify threats, potential
    opportunities and emerging issues to guide planning and policy.
  • Actively participate in the formulation of
    agriculture development policies
  • Provide technical advice on the most
    appropriate budget allocation to the development programmes and projects
    in the agriculture sector with a view to establishing synergies with other
    sectors in the economy.
  • Create a link between NPA with the sector
    stakeholders including but not limited to Ministry of Agriculture, Animal
    Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), its affiliated agencies, CSOs, development
    partners, NGOs , etc with a view to ensuring that agriculture sector
    development plans are formulated and aligned to the National Development
    Plans and ultimately to Uganda Vision 2040.
  • Provide technical backstopping to the
    planning functions at both central and local government agriculture sector
    levels.
  • Prepare Policy Briefs on the sector.
  • Perform any other duties as may be directed
    by the immediate supervisor and higher authorities from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should hold a Masters’
    degree in Agricultural economics, Agri-Business, economic policy and
    planning and any other closely related discipline from a recognized
    University
  • At least five years’ experience in any of the
    areas of agricultural planning, extension, research and development in a
    reputable organization / institution.
  • Masterly of analytical skills is an added
    advantage
  • Understands the necessity to acknowledge
    sources of information
  • Expresses confidence in knowledge and acts
    decisively in situations requiring existing knowledge
  • Proven ability to quickly identify and take
    into account important Government interests into policy and decision
    making
  • Shares experiences and knowledge with team
    members
  • Ability to establish the link between NPA and
    the Governments agenda
  • Able to analyze different scenarios and
    identify the best fallback position
  • Develops and implements work-plans for
    complex projects
  • Able to conduct research and analyze current
    policies for relevance
  • Demonstrates advanced computer skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good computing skills
  • Very high level of professionalism and integrity
  • Excellent communication skills (Oral and
    written)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Age: Between 25 – 45 years
NB: This is a
re-advertisement so applicants who responded to NPA/ADV/02/2015 (8): for
Planner Agriculture (NPA-OS-5) should not re-apply
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send two sets of
applications with detailed curriculum vitae clear phone and email contacts,
photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts should be
directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O. 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,
    postal applications are also allowed provided they are received before the
    deadline indicated below
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be notified
    through their email addresses and phone contacts indicated on the
    application or CV.
Deadline: Friday 24th June 2016 by 16:55 hours.
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