Jobs in Office of The President in Uganda

Job Title :DIRECTOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND
POLICY DEVELOPMENT (1 VACANCY)
REF: HRM 62/70/02 VOL. 3
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT U1SE
AGE : 35 YEARS AND ABOVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related field plus a Master’s Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University/Institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of twelve [12] years working experience in the field of Economic Research and Analysis, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Secretary Office of the President for performing the following duties:
? Proving leadership for the Directorate.
? Analyzing development in all sectors of the Economy and lending advice on policy matters.
? Articulating Government overall economic planning development policies and strategies.
? Initiating economic research in all sectors of the economy.
? Liaising with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the preparation of background to the budget.
? Advising on macro-economic policy analysis and management of the economy, balance of payment, external debt and fiscal trends.
? Providing guidance, support and facilitation to investors.
? Collaborating with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in setting macro-economic parameters for the recurrent and development budget.
? Ensuring monitoring the implementation of overall public investment programmes.
? Coordinating the preparation of overall poverty eradication.
? Advising the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring and the Permanent Secretary on desirable economic policy issues.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply:
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

Deadline: 13th April 2012