Job Title: Planning and Budgeting
Officer
Organisation: Financial
Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Officer Planning and Budgeting
About US:
The Financial
Intelligence Authority (FIA), is a government agency established by the
Parliament of Uganda to monitor, investigate, and prevent money laundering in
the country. It is also responsible for the enforcement of Uganda’s anti-money
laundering laws and the monitoring of all financial transactions inside the
country’s borders.
Job Summary: The Planning and Budgeting Officer will provide
planning and budgeting support to the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Preparing
the recurrent and development budget of the Authority.
·
Preparing
the Budget Framework Paper (BFP).
·
Preparing
the Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS).
·
Coordinate
and participate in the preparation of the quarterly work plans.
·
Prepare
quarterly performance reports (one for MOFPED, using OBT and other for the
Board).
·
Coordinate
and participate in the preparation of the Annual Reports.
·
Participate
in monitoring the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority.
·
Participate
in developing and reviewing policies which affect the Authority.
·
Collect,
analyze and compile data in support of the planning function.
·
Conduct
the analysis of national and program-based policies & plans and prepare
briefs for attention of senior officers of the Authority.
·
Perform
any other duties as assigned by senior officers of the Authority.
Key Outputs
·
Strategic
Plan of the Authority developed, consistent with the National Development
Planning Framework.
·
Authority
Budget Framework paper for each Financial Year prepared.
·
Ministerial
Policy Statement for the Authority prepared timely.
·
Annual
Report of the Authority prepared.
·
Quarterly
Performance Reports prepared.
·
Development
projects profiles updated for existing projects and initiated for the new
projects.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) job placement
should hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance or
Business Studies from a recognized University.
·
Postgraduate
studies in budgeting, planning, public finance or related fields are required
and an in-depth knowledge of the public financial management systems and
budgeting cycles.
·
Masters’
Degree in any of the above fields, from a recognized University is an added
advantage.
·
At least
three years of relevant work experience in the planning and budgeting
department of a public or private organization.
·
Hands-on
experience using planning and budgeting tools like Output Budgeting Tool (OBT)
and Program Budgeting Tool (PBS) is a plus.
·
Excellent
working knowledge of spreadsheets and in particular, Microsoft Excel.
Competencies
Technical
Competencies
·
Planning,
Budgeting and Coordinating;
·
Computer
and data processing applications to budgeting and planning in the public
sector;
·
Analytical
skills;
·
Problem
Solving skills;
·
Data
analysis;
·
Good
report writing skills;
Behavioral
Competences
·
Decision
Making skills;
·
High
standards of Integrity;
·
Ability
to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality;
·
Results
and team oriented;
·
Excellent
verbal and oral communication skills,
·
Excellent
Interpersonal skills;
·
Ability
to work under tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications addressed to:
The Executive
Director
Financial
Intelligence Authority
4th Floor Rwenzori
Towers (Wing B), Plot 6 Nakasero Road
P.O. Box 9853
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: Monday 29th March, 2021 at 5PM.
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