Job Title: Planning and Budgeting Officer (Re-advertised)
Organisation: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Economist
About US:
The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is responsible for inter-alia development of curricula and related materials for various levels of education (i.e. Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary), organising capacity-building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.
Job Summary: The Planning and Budgeting Officer will initiate, compile and produce comprehensive and integrated annual work plans and budgets for the Centre.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate, review and develop the Centre’s strategic plan.
- Support and guide departments in developing and implementing of annual work plans and budget estimates in line with the Centre’s Strategic Plan and Government of Uganda planning and budgeting guidelines.
- Harmonise departmental work plans and budgets into an institutional annual work plan and budget.
- Draft monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for the supervisor.
- Guide departments in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
- Analyse National and Program Development Policies and Plans and draft report for the supervisor.
- Support the Monitoring and evaluation of the Centre’s Strategic Plan.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics, Economic Policy and Planning/Management/Corporate strategy from a recognised institution.
- An Honours Bachelors’ Degree in Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics from a recognised institution.
- A postgraduate qualification in public sector planning and budgeting is an added advantage.
- At least four years of working experience in a reputable organisation two (2) of which should have been in the public sector.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Decision making skills
- Ability to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Age: 25 – 50 years
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit six (6) hard /soft copies of the application to the office of the Director OR admin@ncdc.go.ug consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Copies of certified academic transcripts
- Copies of letters of relevant appointments from previous employers;
- Copies of the applicant’s National Identity card or Biodata pages of the passport.
- Name and address of three(3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under Confidential cover to the Secretary, NCDC Governing Council.
- Sealed applicants with the position applied for and the applicant’s names indicated on the top right corner of the envelope should be addressed and submitted to:
The Secretary,
NCDC Governing Council
P.O. Box 7002
Kampala. Uganda
Please note:
- NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
- Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had earlier applied may not re-apply.
Deadline: 31st October 2022 by 5 pm.