National Planning Authority Jobs in Uganda-Senior Planner

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PLANNER-HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (1 POSITION) RE-ADVERTISED

Reports to: Head, Human Resource Planning and Development.

Major Function: This is a middle managerial position where the senior officer will be assisting the Head, Human Resource Planning and Development in harmonizing the

plans, strategies and interventions aimed at improving development and utilization of manpower in the country.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Officer will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing work plans and activities related to planning and development of the country’s human resources at the national and local levels
Assisting the Head Human Resource Planning and Development in working with educational and training institutions in developing programmes and curricular that addresses the country’s critical skills and capacity requirements.
Participating in carrying out assessment of the human resource situation in the country.
Carrying out projections of the human resource development needs of the country.
Participating in harmonizing and formulation of new policies for Human Resource Planning and Development.
Participating in developing the National Human Resource Plan.

Key Result Areas:

Produce reports on National skills stock, and projections.
Produce the National Human Resource Development Plan.
‘ Produce the National Human Resource Development Policy.
Produce reports on harmonized National Capacity Building.

Requirement:

Person Specifications/ Qualifications

The Senior Officer must have the following qualifications:

An Honors Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized institution
An Advanced Degree (Masters Degree) in Economics, Statistics, Human Resource Planning and Development with emphasis on Human Resource Planning from a recognized institution
Training in Human Resource forecasting models from a recognized institution.
A related professional experience of at-least 3 years.
Professional competence in at least one of the following areas; Economic Policy Analysis; Development Management; and National Statistics
Superior computer skills (i.e. Excel, SPSS and other Research packages)
Experience in working with HR forecasting models and demonstrated strong research and analytical skills.

How to apply:

Remuneration: Remuneration to all the above positions will be attractive and commensurate with the responsibilities attached to them. Submission of Applications: Applicants should send their application letter including an up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of all academic and professional qualifications and names and contacts of three referees one of which must be a professional and another from your current or previous work place and their complete addresses (postal, telephone, fax and e-mail). Those who had applied for re-advertised jobs need not apply. Deadline for submission: All applications must be in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the NPA address and position applied for on the top right hand corner not later than 5:00p.m on Friday, 17th February 2012 and should be hand delivered or posted to the address given below. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be accepted. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY 15B CLEMENT HILL ROAD P. 0 BOX 21434, KAMPALA