Planning Officer Job Careers – National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Organisation: National Forestry Authority (NFA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Coordinator Policy and Planning
About US:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forest sub-sector.
Job Summary:
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) is a Government agency established under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003 as a corporate body responsible for sustainable development and management of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) and provision of technical support to stakeholders in the forestry sub-sector. NFA’s vision is “A sufficiently forested, ecologically stable and economically prosperous Uganda’’, while its Mission is “To manage Central Forest Reserves on a sustainable basis and to supply high quality forestry-related products and services to Government, local communities and the private sector”.
Job Summary: The Planning Officer will mainly ensure a timely preparation and submission of budget reports, quarterly performance reports, and annual operating plans in the format that is acceptable to the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyse data relevant for planning and budgeting purposes.
- Initiate the preparation and formulation of annual estimates of income and expenditure and operating plans in line with NFA’s strategic plan and the Public Financial Management Act 2015.
- Participate in preparation and revision of planning and reporting guidelines.
- Consult with department and unit heads and provide input for NFA’s long term plans.
- Prepare budget analytical and performance reports for the vote and update the budget monitoring tool for all transaction undertaken.
- Participate in formulation and review of Forest management plans for respective CFR’s.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities and prepare quarterly and annual budget performance reports.
- Perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the National Forestry Authority (NFA) Planning Officer job vacancy should hold an Honour’s Degree in Economics from a recognized institution.
- Three years working experience obtained from a reputable organization doing the same role.
- Budgeting for government programs or projects is an added advantage.
- Planning and Coordination skills.
- Concern for quality, standard and accountability
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), present salary and naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
Executive Director,
Plot 10/20 Spring Road Nakawa
P.O. Box 70863, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 30th April 2019
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