Job Description:
Our Client, The National Planning Authority
(NPA) is the Principal Statutory Agency for management of national and
decentralized development planning in Uganda.
The NPA is tasked with a
mandate to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for
the country, elaborated in terms of the perspective Vision, long and
medium-term plans in the move to propelling sustainable socioeconomic
transformation of Uganda The Authority strives to Strengthen planning
systems and. develop comprehensive, participatory, inclusive and
integrated development plans and frameworks; Provide evidence based
public policy advice and inform public policy debates; Monitor and
evaluate the effectiveness and impact of development policies, plans and
programmes, and performance of the economy of Uganda and Strengthen the
capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver us mandate; among
others things.
Job Requirements:
Key duties and responsibilities will include the following:
National planning
Ensure timely production of quality comprehensive national development
plans that are elaborated in terms of the National Vision;
Ensure evidence based planning systems, including establishment of sound economy-wide macroeconomic frameworks and models;.
Liaison
Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with
ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), local governments and
other stakeholders, including members of the public institutions, civil
society and international community;
Implementation and monitoring
Execute the strategies, policies and plans of the Authority Oversee the
implementation and accomplishment of the annual work plan of the
authority as approved by the Authority;
Monitor performance of
each directorate and NPA as a whole as well as the effectiveness and
impact of development policies, plans and programs and performance of
the economy, to ensure the achievement of strategic initiatives;
Coordinate and supervise the development, monitoring and evaluation of
the Authority’s programmatic, financial and institutional plans;
Management and administration
Serve as the chief executive officer and Accounting Officer of the
Authority and ensure the maintenance of accounts of the authority’s
income and expenditure as required and approved by the Accountant
General and other relevant laws and legislations:
Develop and
maintain a sound financial management system based on effective and
up-to -date financial regulations, and in compliance with NPA policies
and procedures;
Ensure effective budgetary control systems and timely preparation of financial reports for the Authority;
Ensure that internal and external audits are carried out and issues raised are addressed in a timely manner;
Create a team of professional staff, ensuring high productivity and
excellence of quality and continuously inculcate the NPA Mission and
core values into NPA staff, ensure that regular performance evaluations,
and that sound human resource practices are in place;
Undertake
transparent, effective and efficient management of staff, including
continuous improvement of human resource management policies and systems
Prepare and manage NPA succession plan;
Be the custodian of the NPA Seal, movable and fixed assets belonging to the Authority; and
Perform any other dunes as assigned by the Authority.
Requirement:
A Master's degree majoring in any of the following fields: Development
Planning, Macroeconomics, Economics, Economic Policy and Planning,
Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Economics or related
relevant field from a reputable university;
Management experience
of at least 10 years, at senior management level, with clear evidence
of good management track record, including developing and sustaining
linkages, working with stake holders, and liaising with government MDAs
and development partners;
Experience in implementation of. public financial management. The following will be considered as added advantages
A PhD. Postgraduate. Diploma or Certificate in any of the relevant fields mentioned;
Understanding of Public Sector Management, with at least 7 years
experience and knowledge of government financial and accountability
procedures and regulations including setting up credible management and
financial systems as well as procurement, asset disposal
Experience: 7
How to apply:
If
your qualifications and experience match any of these roles, please
email your application quoting the relevant job title to Executive
Selection Division. KPMG at the following email address: esd@kpmg.co.ug
Please
attach your CV containing your e-mail address, daytime telephone
contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position and
names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter
(maximum 2 pages, summarizing why you consider yourself particularly
well suited for the position Do not attach any other documents at this
point.
All applications should be sent via email Please clearly state the position you
are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Closing Date; 7th June 2013.
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