Senior Planning Officer

A. JOB PURPOSE

To lead the planning function of the Authority, including the development and implementation of the Authority Strategy.

B. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate the formulation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan and ensure alignment with best practices and international standards, sector and Government policies, strategies and priorities
2. Plan and coordinate the preparation, organisation and implementation of annual authority work plans and ensure alignment with the Authority’s Strategic Plan
3. Liaise with the Directorate of Finance to support the preparation of the annual corporate work plan and budget
4. Prepare the Authority’s quarterly reports and the Annual Performance Report on the implementation of the work plan
5. Undertake policy reviews and analysis
6. Participate in resource mobilization drives of the Authority
7. Conduct a periodical review of the Authority Strategic Plan.
8. Provide cross-department/directorate advice and support in the development of monitoring plans;
9. Contribute to directorate(s) meetings to support the determination of how they can achieve the strategic planning outcomes;
10. Ensure monitoring guidelines and standards are met;
11. Keep track of the challenges and issues raised through monitoring reports;

C. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. Minimum qualifications

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Mathematics from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate diploma in M&E from a recognized institution

2. Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the above fields from a recognized institution is an added advantage.

2. Working Experience

• At least 5 years relevant experience, 2 of which must be in development programmes, results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes and tools, at the officer level in a reputable institution.
• Knowledge of Public Service and labour sector policies and strategies.

D. COMPETENCES

1. Technical

• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Research and planning skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages

2. Behavioural

• Ability to make objective decisions
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Leadership skills

E. HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications complete with an application letter, CV (include names, address and daytime contacts of three referees) and copies of academic certificates by email to recruitment@urbra.go.ug

The above documents should be attached to the email as one PDF document. Applications should ONLY have the position name in the subject line.

Or hand delivered to:

The Chief Executive Officer  

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority  

Plot 1, Clement Hill Road, 5^th Floor

P.O. Box 7561 Kampala, Uganda

The deadline for receiving applications; Friday 1^st September 2023 at 5:00pm

Only candidates who follow the above instructions and meet the minimum requirements shall be contacted.