Planner Infrastructure – Energy Job Careers – National Planning Authority (NPA)



Job Title:         Planner Infrastructure – Energy
Organisation: National Planning Authority (NPA)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Ref No: NPA/ADV/02/2016 (3)
Reports to: Senior Planner Infrastructure (Energy, Minerals,
Oil and Gas)
About US:
The
National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15
of 2002 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of
Uganda (1995). Accordingly NPA is the principal statutory agency responsible
for the management of national and decentralized development planning in
Uganda. 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.
Job Summary:  The Planner
Infrastructure – Energy will collect, analyze, maintain and interpret relevant
data and information as assigned, for national development planning
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Actively participate in the collection,
    analysis, maintenance and interpretation data and information on energy;
  • Initiates research on energy development and
    use of new energy resources in the country;
  • Takes part in technical meetings and
    activities related to energy planning;
  • Keenly analyses energy planning systems and
    policies, identifies problems and potential solutions;
  • Offers technical support and advice to MDAs
    and LGs on energy planning;
  • Prepares responses to inquiries from MDAs,
    LGs and citizens by explaining policies and/or investigating issues;
  • Supports MDAs and LGs in preparation of
    energy plans.
Key Result Areas
  • Data and information on energy sector
    maintained;
  • Research on energy initiated
  • Analysis of reports on energy systems and
    policies prepared;
  • Technical support and advise to MDAs and LGs
    on energy provided;
  • Responses to inquiries from MDAs, LGs and
    citizens regarding energy planning provided;
  • Support to MDAs and LGs in preparation of
    energy plans provided
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should at least hold a Masters’
    degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related
    discipline e.g. Nuclear physics etc from a recognised University or;
  • Applicants with a Masters’ degree in another
    field but with a first class or 2nd Class upper bachelors’ degree in
    Mechanical, Electrical or a closely related discipline from a recognised
    University will be considered;
  • Possession of post graduate training in
    energy development and project planning and management or a closely
    related discipline or practical experience in any of these fields will be
    an added advantage;
  • A minimum of five years’ experience years in
    a reputable organization/institution with a three years in the field of
    energy
  • Understands the necessity to acknowledge
    sources of information
  • Expresses confidence in knowledge and acts
    decisively in situations requiring existing knowledge
  • Proven ability to quickly identify and take
    into account important Government interests into policy and decision
    making
  • Shares experiences and knowledge with team
    members
  • Ability to establish the link between NPA and
    the Governments agenda
  • Able to analyze different scenarios and
    identify the best fallback position
  • Develops and implements work-plans for
    complex projects
  • Able to conduct research and analyze current
    policies for relevance
  • Demonstrates advanced computer skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good computing skills
  • Very high level of professionalism and
    integrity
  • Excellent communication skills (Oral and
    written)
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Age: Between 25 – 45 years
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send two sets of
applications with detailed curriculum vitae clear phone and email contacts,
photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts should be
directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O. Box
21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road.
Note:
  • The preferred method of applications delivery
    is physical delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception. However,
    postal applications are also allowed provided they are received before the
    deadline indicated below
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be notified
    through their email addresses and phone contacts indicated on the
    application or CV.
Deadline: Friday 24th June 2016 by 16:55 hours.
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