Job Title: Programme Officer
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, through the Secretariat for Private Sector Development (PSD)/Development Plan Implementation (DPI) Programmes invites applications to fill vacant positions under the National Development Plan (NDP) IV Programme Secretariats as summarized below.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proposes the Strategies for the effective implementation of the Programme Interventions.
- Management of the development and implementation of the programme monitoring and evaluation system.
- Undertaking Research and Generation of policy proposals on issues affecting the programme and new developments/best practices on Public Sector transformation related matters.
- Development of synergy and professional working relationship with key Stakeholders in the implementation of the programme objectives.
- Provision of strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the Programme Implementation Action Plan (PIAP).
- Provision of technical and policy advice and support to the Programme Technical Working Groups.
- Ensure functionality of programme working group, Programme Technical Working Group and Programme Leadership Committee.
- Appraisal of performance of the Programme Reforms on a quarterly, semi-annually, annually; preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports and Policy Briefs to the Programme Technical Leader.
- Offering technical support to Institutions within the Programme as necessary to attain programme objectives;
- Advocacy for high standards of accountability in the management of public resources;
- Representation of the Programme Lead Ministry at the Heads of Programme Secretariat Coordination meetings;
- Facilitation of communication, coordination and cooperation between the Programme and other Stakeholders or Development Partners; and
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat and Programme Technical Leader.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Ugandan Holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Agriculture Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Economic Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Administration from a recognized University /Institution.
- Experience:
- Minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer level in Government or reputable Organization.
How to Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates and transcripts, and be addressed as below and submitted online to [email protected] by 1700hrs on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
Address the email submitting your application as follows: POSITION – SURNAME- FIRST NAME – OTHER NAMES
Under Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic
Development Plot 2/12 Apollo Kaggwa Road
P O Box 8147
KAMPALA
Tel: 256-41-4707900
Deadline: 31st December 2025
Please Note:
- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 108