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Job Title:  Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Western Uganda)  

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager- Regional Physical Planning

About Organisation:

The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established under NPA ACT CAP 202 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995). 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. The rationalization of Government Agencies, Commissions, Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX), through the NPA (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, transferred the functions of the National Physical Planning Board (NPPB) to the National Planning Authority. Furthermore, while the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act, 2010 declared the entire Country a planning area, the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, gives the power of administration of the principal Act to NPA.

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues at national and regional level with focus on the district local governments that form Western Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters in Western Uganda region and district local governments.
• Develop regional Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Provide technical backstopping to district local governments in the preparation of integrated district and local Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Ensure alignment of district development plans (DDPs) to Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Participate in the review and update of national, regional and district Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Study, monitor, evaluate and provide status reports on the performance of physical planning and land use at national, regional and district levels.
• Provide technical input in the review and development of appropriate physical planning policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines for orderly and sustainable development
• Study and formulate strategies to deliver orderly and sustainable development of human settlements.
• Support the development and implementation of physical planning capacity building and training programmes in district local governments and other relevant institutions.
• Undertake public awareness, sensitization and education on physical planning matters at regional and district level.
• Undertake locus to assess and verify land use change applications submitted by district local governments.
• Carry out field investigations and verifications to ascertain physical planning appeals and grievances in district local governments.
• Other roles as defined by the administrative and managerial arrangements in place.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in  Physical  Planning;  Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Devt; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Devt, with GIS and spatial content, or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the areas of physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
• Thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy development, and good understanding of the Land issues, Housing and Urban Devt sector in Uganda.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.

Competencies

• Technical; Proficient in local, state, and national zoning laws and policies, Skilled in developing and implementing land use plans that balance development with sustainability. Expertise in regulatory requirements related to land use, urban development, and environmental conservation.
• Behavioural; Leadership; Effective Communication; Ethics and Integrity.
• Preferred age limit: 30-50 years

How to Apply:

• The preferred method of applications’ is recorded delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception and faster courier means
• Applicants are to forward an application letter accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; certified photocopies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and copy of National ID, addressed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority,
• P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17A Clement Hill Road.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
• The detailed advert is accessible on http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
• The successful candidates will be offered contractual appointments in accordance with the National Planning Authority Human Resource and Administration Manual (2023).

Deadline: 29th November, 2024 (16.55hrs). Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered

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