Senior Planner Democracy and Political Governance Employment Opportunity – National Planning Authority (NPA)
Job Title: Senior Planner Democracy and Political Governance
Organization: National Planning Authority (NPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Coordinator African Peer Review Mechanism and Partnerships
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, it 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 Senior Planner Democracy and Political Governance will produce and disseminate the Democracy and Political Governance thematic area reports, and coordinate the integration of the APRM Programme of Action (POA) activities as contained in the thematic area into the National Development Plan. The incumbent will also support the APRM Governing Council with monitoring and evaluation of the POA implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare the thematic area components of the APRM Country Self-Assessment Reports, Country Review Reports and APRM National Programme of Action
- Ensure implementation of Democracy and Political Governance issues in the National Development Planning process;
- Ensure shared national indicators for Democracy and Political Governance are in place for monitoring progress;
- Work with the sector focal points and local government structures to ensure that the POA prioritized actions and indicators in the Democracy and Political Governance thematic area are incorporated in the sector strategic plans, annual budgets and work plan Review annual the sector budget framework papers to ensure that the POA prioritized actions on Democracy and Political Governance are included.
- Review the POA activities in this thematic area and align them with the National budget priorities
- Track implementation of POA activities that are incorporated in the National Development plan
- Prepare and produce Annual monitoring reports for the APRM Governing Council
- Support advocacy and dissemination of the Country Review Report at national and sub-national levels
- Provide support and work closely with the National Governing Council, especially the relevant thematic area committee
- Perform any other duties as and when directed by the relevant authority
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Hons first degree majoring in any of the following fields: Economics, Law, Democratic Governance, Public Policy, Management Studies, Public Administration and Management, Democracy and Human Rights, Development Planning, Economic Policy and Planning, Development Economics, Statistics or a closely related discipline from a recognized University;
- A Masters’ Degree and first degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Law, Democratic Governance, Public Policy, Management Studies, Public Administration and Management, Democracy and Human Rights, Development Planning, Economic Policy and Planning, Development Economics, Statistics or a closely related discipline from a recognized University;
- Six years of working experience in democratic governance or in a similar position, and at least 4 years of which must be at Senior level in a reputable organization;
- Must have a good working knowledge of public sector management, Policy development and other related areas;
- Must have a good understanding of democratic governance at both national and International levels
- Evidence of developing and sustaining linkages, working with stakeholders, and liaising with government MDAs and development partners;
- Age: 30-55 years
Desired:
PhD degree in a related field will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to send two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Planning Authority,
P.O. Box 21434 Kampala Uganda;
Planning – House Plot 17 Clement Hill Road.
Note:
- The preferred method of applications’ is recorded delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception. However, candidates using post office should post early enough to avoid late deliveries and retrievals from post office beyond the closing date.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and or phone contacts indicated in their applications or CVs.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted their authenticity and background checks conducted before considered for appointment into the Authority.
Deadline: Friday 8th November, 2019 at 16:55 hours.
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