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• Prepare DDA Annual Work Plans & Budgets and ensure adherence to them during implementation;
• Consolidate DDA Progress and Annual Reports.
• Monitor, evaluate and review performance of programs and activities of the Authority and prepare periodic reports and provide feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the dairy industry and assess its impact on economic development in Uganda and the region.
• Monitor and evaluate dairy development programs, assess their impact on milk production and productivity in order to advise on the appropriateness of policy, strategy and their implementation.
• Coordinate and supervise the performance assessments of dairy activities at all levels of the dairy value chain.
• Provide guidance on conducting action research and program evaluation studies to establish the impact of ODA along the dairy value chain.
• Develop a framework for documentation and sharing of lesson learnt and experiences gained during implementation of dairy development projects.
• Liaise with NGOs, Government Institutions and other donor agencies in developing policy frame work for collaboration.
• Prepare project concept papers and proposals aimed at improving the dairy sector.
• Assist in pooling dairy industry data, among others.  

• The Planning officer should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or related field. A Post graduate qualification in project planning and management
• Training/experience in the use of Integrated Financial Management Systems is a must.
• At least seven years relevant experience in annual work planning & budgeting in the public sector.
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills, particularly spreadsheets & databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and writing skills.
• Should have skills and experience gained from practical experience in impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation, economic analysis, program and project formulation, data collection and analysis and performance assessment.
• Should have knowledge of budgeting and financial management in public sector management and information systems.
• Experience in the preparation of policy statements, budget framework papers & conversant with the GOU planning process.  

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