Planning and Budgeting Officer Jobs – National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)

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Job Title:    Planning and Budgeting Officer (Re-advertised)

Organisation: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Economist

 

About US:

The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is responsible for inter-alia development of curricula and related materials for various levels of education (i.e. Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary), organising capacity-building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.

 

Job Summary:  The Planning and Budgeting Officer will initiate, compile and produce comprehensive and integrated annual work plans and budgets for the Centre.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Initiate, review and develop the Centre’s strategic plan.
  • Support and guide departments in developing and implementing of annual work plans and budget estimates in line with the Centre’s Strategic Plan and Government of Uganda planning and budgeting guidelines.
  • Harmonise departmental work plans and budgets into an institutional annual work plan and budget.
  • Draft monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the supervisor.
  • Guide departments in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
  • Analyse National and Program Development Policies and Plans and draft report for the supervisor.
  • Support the Monitoring and evaluation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan.
  • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics, Economic Policy and Planning/Management/Corporate strategy from a recognised institution.
  • An Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics from a recognised institution.
  • A postgraduate qualification in public sector planning and budgeting is an added advantage.
  • At least four years of working experience in a reputable organisation two (2) of which should have been in the public sector.
  • Critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Integrity
  • Age: 25 – 50 years

 

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit six (6) hard /soft copies of the application to the office of the Director OR admin@ncdc.go.ug consisting of the following:

  • Letter expressing interest in the job;
  • A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
  • Copies of certified academic transcripts
  • Copies of letters of relevant appointments from previous employers;
  • Copies of the applicant’s National Identity card or Biodata pages of the passport.
  • Name and address of three(3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under Confidential cover to the Secretary, NCDC Governing Council.
  • Sealed applicants with the position applied for and the applicant’s names indicated on the top right corner of the envelope should be addressed and submitted to:

 

The Secretary,

NCDC Governing Council

P.O. Box 7002

Kampala. Uganda

 

Please note:

  • NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
  • Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had earlier applied may not re-apply.

 

Deadline: 31st October 2022 by 5 pm.

 

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