Government Of Uganda Jobs- District Planner

Job Title: District Planner

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the following vacant posts existing in Kalangala District Home Based VCT Project (Job Titles 1, 2, 3, and 4) and in Main Stream Kalangala District Local Government (Job Titles 5, 6 and 7).


The following information is specific for candidates interested in working under the Kalangala (HBVCT) Project: Kalangala

District Local Government with support from Centers for ease Control and Prevention [CDC] is implementing a project entitled provision of full access Home-Based Confidential HIV Counseling and Testing (HBVCT) and Basic care (BC) in Kalangala
District and the Surrounding Fishing Communities in the Republic of Uganda. All applicants interested in working under this project MUST be willing to reside and work in Kalangala District with extensive travels to the other islands within Lake Victoria and the surrounding districts. All positions under this project are on One year Contract basis with possibilities of extension based on performance, and availability of funds. An attractive package will be paid to all successful applicants. The posts are:



Job Title: District Planner
Department; Finance Planning and Audit;
Ref: DSC/KALA/05/2010
Salary scale: U2; Age: 30 - 45 years
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer


Duties:
•Providing technical support for preparation and production of the of District Development Plans
•Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the district Development plans, programmes and projects
•Managing the upkeep of an up to date District Development Management Information System
•Coordinating activities and programmes of external development assistance by local and international bodies and institutions
•Coordinating the appraisal of work plans and budgets with potential sources of funding
•Coordinating the collection, processing, analysis, storage and dissemination of data/information to stakeholders
•Appraising the effectiveness of National and District Policy
•Providing technical guidance to council on matters relating to planning and development


Job requirement

Person Specifications:
• An Honours Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics,
• Post graduate training in Planning, management or monitoring and evaluation of protects, financial management, economics or statistics
• Should have at least 5 years of working experience as a planner of which (2) should have been at Senior Management level
• Should have well developed interpersonal relationship, communication and negotiation skills
• Should be capable of working with high profile officials


How to apply

Applications should be submitted to the Secretary District Service Commission Kalangala District Local Government P.O. Box 2, Kalangala clearly specifying whether you are applying for Project Jobs 1, 2, 3 and 4 or District Jobs 5, 6 and 7. Applications or all posts must be received not later than 6th March 2011. Application forms (PSC Form No.3 PSF 3- Revised 2008) are obtainable from the offices of the District Service Commission or Chief Administrative Officer and must be filled in triplicate together with photocopies of academic certificates, testimonials and recent passport size photographs.

Applications should bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Day time telephone contacts must also be clearly indicated. Serving officers MUST route their applications through their Heads of Departments, who should be informed of the dosing date to avoid unnecessary delays. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.