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Job Title:    Senior Policy and Planning Officer  

Organisation: National Building Review Board

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

The National Building Review Board is a government agency under the Ministry of Works and Transport established by the Building Control Act, 2013. The Board is mandated to monitor building developments; ensure that the design and construction of buildings and utilities to which the public is to have access cater for persons with disabilities; oversee, inspect and monitor the operations of Building Committees; hear and determine appeals from persons dissatisfied with the decisions of a Building Committee; and to determine the fees to be charged by urban and district building committees for approval of plans, issue of building permits and occupation permits.

Job Summary:  The Senior Policy and Planning Officer will lead the planning function of the Board, including the development and implementation of the Board Strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the formulation of the Board’s Strategic Plan and ensure alignment with best practices and international standards, sector and Government policies, strategies and priorities
• Plan and coordinate the preparation, organisation and implementation of annual board workplans and ensure alignment with the Board Strategic Plan
• Liaise with the Directorate of Finance & Administration to support the preparation of the annual corporate workplan and budget
• Prepare the Board’s quarterly reports and the Annual Performance Report on the implementation of the workplan
• Undertake policy reviews and analysis
• Participate in resource mobilization drives of the Board
• Conduct periodical review of the Board Strategic Plan.
• Provide cross department/directorate advice and support in the development of monitoring plans;
• Contribute to directorate(s) meetings to support determination of how they can achieve the strategic planning outcomes;
• Ensure monitoring guidelines and standards are met;
• Keep track of the challenges and issues raised through monitoring reports;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Mathematics from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in M&E from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the above fields, from a recognized institution, is an added advantage.
• PMP Certification is desired
• At least five (5) years relevant experience, 2 of which must be in development programmes, results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes, and tools, at an officer level in a government institution or in a reputable institution.
• Knowledge of Public Service and labour sector policies and strategies. Competencies:
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Research and planning skills
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office packages
• Ability to make objective decisions
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Leadership skills

How to Apply:

All applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board P.O. Box 7349, KAMPALA UGANDA and submitted online in a single PDF document to recruitment@nbrb.go.ug

Note:

• Applications should be accompanied by latest detailed CV, Copies of certified academic Certificates and transcripts, copy of the National ID, copy of a valid practicing License (where necessary), Valid driving license for drivers, and any other relevant document.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Late submissions SHALL NOT be accepted.

Deadline: 23^rd September 2022

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