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Job Title:  Senior Planner –Urban Physical Planning (MCs and TCs)

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan 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 in Municipalities and Town Councils.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters in municipalities and town councils.
• Provide technical backstopping and guidance in the development and review of integrated municipal and town council Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Ensure the integration and alignment of municipal and town council development plans (DPs) to Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Study, monitor, evaluate and provide status reports on the performance of physical planning in municipalities and town councils.
• Provide technical input in the review and development of appropriate physical planning and urban development policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines for orderly and sustainable development.
• Support the development and implementation of physical planning capacity building and training programmes in municipalities and town councils.
• Undertake public awareness, sensitization and education on physical planning matters in the municipalities and town councils.
• Study and formulate practical solutions to address urban housing needs in municipalities and town councils based on among other things; trends in population growth, nature and quality of housing, land issues and lessons available from other countries.
• Undertake locus to assess and verify urban land use change applications by municipalities and town councils.
• Carry out field investigations and verifications to ascertain physical planning appeals and grievances in the municipalities and town councils.
• 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 Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.

Competencies

• Technical: Proficient in local (municipalities and Town councils), 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.
• Ability to analyze demographic, economic, and environmental data to support planning.
• Behavioural; Leadership; Effective Communication; Ethics and Integrity.
• Preferred age: 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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