Job Title: Senior Policy and Planning Officer
Organisation: National Building Review Board
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The National Building Review Board is a government agency under the Ministry of Works and Transport established by the Building Control Act, 2013. The Board is mandated to monitor building developments; ensure that the design and construction of buildings and utilities to which the public is to have access cater for persons with disabilities; oversee, inspect and monitor the operations of Building Committees; hear and determine appeals from persons dissatisfied with the decisions of a Building Committee; and to determine the fees to be charged by urban and district building committees for approval of plans, issue of building permits and occupation permits.
Job Summary: The Senior Policy and Planning Officer will lead the planning function of the Board, including the development and implementation of the Board Strategy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate the formulation of the Board’s Strategic Plan and ensure alignment with best practices and international standards, sector and Government policies, strategies and priorities
- Plan and coordinate the preparation, organisation and implementation of annual board workplans and ensure alignment with the Board Strategic Plan
- Liaise with the Directorate of Finance & Administration to support the preparation of the annual corporate workplan and budget
- Prepare the Board’s quarterly reports and the Annual Performance Report on the implementation of the workplan
- Undertake policy reviews and analysis
- Participate in resource mobilization drives of the Board
- Conduct periodical review of the Board Strategic Plan.
- Provide cross department/directorate advice and support in the development of monitoring plans;
- Contribute to directorate(s) meetings to support determination of how they can achieve the strategic planning outcomes;
- Ensure monitoring guidelines and standards are met;
- Keep track of the challenges and issues raised through monitoring reports;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold 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.
- Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any of the above fields, from a recognized institution, is an added advantage.
- PMP Certification is desired
- At least five (5) years relevant experience, 2 of which must be in development programmes, results-based management, logical framework approach, strategic planning processes, and tools, at an officer level in a government institution or in a reputable institution.
- Knowledge of Public Service and labour sector policies and strategies. Competencies:
- Analytical skills
- Report writing skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Research and planning skills
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft office packages
- Ability to make objective decisions
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Planning & organizing skills
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Secretary, National Building Review Board P.O. Box 7349, KAMPALA UGANDA and submitted online in a single PDF document to recruitment@nbrb.go.ug
Note:
- Applications should be accompanied by latest detailed CV, Copies of certified academic Certificates and transcripts, copy of the National ID, copy of a valid practicing License (where necessary), Valid driving license for drivers, and any other relevant document.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Late submissions SHALL NOT be accepted.
Deadline: 23rd September 2022
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