Job Title: Sub-Programme Officer Program Efficiency and Support
Organisation: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
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:
- Program Performance and Accountability: Design, implement, and manage an integrated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system that tracks progress against indicators, measures outcomes, and supports data- driven decision-making in line with NDPIV and PIAP priorities.
- Operational Efficiency: Lead initiatives that enhance program and operational efficiency through Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a results-oriented and adaptive culture a cross team.
- Decision Intelligence: Provide timely, accurate, and actionable data analytics and intelligence to guide leadership decisions, ensuring that interventions remain evidence-based, performance-focused, and aligned with strategic goals.
- Risk Management and Compliance: Oversee the identification, analysis, and mitigation of program risks, developing and monitoring risk management and compliance frame works that safe guard program integrity and sustainability.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting tools to facilitate real-time performance tracking, trend analysis, and early identification of implementation challenges.
- Capacity Strengthening: Build internal capacity by training and mentoring staff on M&E methodologies, data analytics, and risk management practices to improve institutional learning and accountability.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- An honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, International Business, Bachelor of commerce.
- A Master’s degree in either Statistics; Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Planning and Management; Public Finance Management; Economics; Public Policy and Administration; or Development Studies
- Experience: At least five (5) years of working experience,3 (three) of which should have been served at a minimum level of Principal officer, handling trade and M&E related matters in government or in a 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.
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Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60