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Job Title:  Manager Regional Physical Planning  

Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Manager Regional, Metropolitan and Urban 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 strategic leadership and guidance in the coordination and harmonization of regional physical planning and formulation of policies and strategies for the integrated developments in regions of Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters at national, regional and district level.
• Lead the development of national and regional Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Offer technical backstopping to local governments in the preparation of integrated district and local Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Guide the integration and alignment of district development plans (DDPs) to Physical Development Plans (PDPs) for functional regional and district spatial framework system.
• Review and update national and regional Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Monitor the execution of national, regional and district integrated Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
• Coordinate, monitor, evaluate and produce status reports on the performance of Physical Planning and land use at national, regional and district level.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the review and development of appropriate national and regional physical planning policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines for orderly and sustainable development.
• Devise strategies to deliver sustainable development of human settlements in rural and urban areas.
• Provide technical support to develop   and implement   capacity       building programmes in physical planning field to district local governments and other relevant institutions.
• Provide technical  support  to  awareness, sensitization and education materials on physical planning matters for districts.
• Review physical development plans submitted by district local   governments   to   inform   the Authority’s approval process.
• Review physical planning appeals and grievances from district  local  governments  to  inform  the Authority’s decision-making process.
• Prepare division quarterly and annual reports and consolidate them   into   the  Department’s respective overall reports.
• Prepare division annual and quarterly work plans and budgets,  and  consolidate  them  into  the Department’ overall work plans.
• Supervise and mentor division staff and ensure that their performance appraisals are properly and timely done.
• Other roles as defined by the administrative and managerial arrangements in place.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physical Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban  Management  and  Development;  Urban Planning and Design Urban and 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 nine (9) years in physical planning development planning, policy analysis and evaluation five (5) of which should be at senior level in a reputable organization.
• 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  wit sustainability.
• Expertise in regulatory requirements related to land use, urban development, and environmental conservation.
• Behavioural; Leadership; Effective Communication; Ethics and Integrity.

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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