JOB TITLE (1): SENIOR PLANNER PHYSICAL PLANNING (POSITION)
Reports to: Head, Infrastructure and Physical Planning
Major junction:
This is a Middle managerial position where the Officer will be responsible for coordination and harmonization of all development planning issues related to Physical Planning, Lands, Housing and Urban Development at all levels in the country.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The applicant will be responsible for:
1. Studying Monitoring and evaluating the status of physical planning, land management, housing and growth of Urban Centers in the country.
2. Reviewing and coming up with appropriate national physical planning policies, strategies, programmes and standards.
3. Working with the respective Ministries and other stakeholders to study Uganda’s housing needs based on among other things; trends in population growth, nature and quality of housing, land issues and lessons available from other countries.
4. Periodically assess constraints relating to the provision of basic housing in the country i.e, taxation issues, availability and prices of building materials, access to land, financing and other related problems,
5. Advise on urban and rural land use, and their relation to regional socio-economic development.
6. Proposing measures for decongesting the city and towns In Uganda through planning and appropriate provision of infrastructure
7. Develop Geographical Information Systems, including information acquisition, geographical database development and management
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
1. Analyze the performance of the sector and produce strategies for improvement.
2. Produce physical planning policies and standards.
3. Produce quarterly and half yearly reports on the performance of physical Planning, Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Uganda.
Remuneration
Remuneration to all. the above positions will be attractive and commensurate with the responsibilities attached to them.
Job requirement
Person Specifications/ /Qualification;
The applicant must have the following qualifications:
1. Holder of a Honors Degree in Urban Planning and Development or a closely related discipline from a recognized university plus a Masters Degree in Physical Planning; Urban Planning and Development or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
2. Worked for at least 5 years as a Physical Planner or in a similar position, and at least 3 years of which must be at officer level in a reputable development related institution / organization.
3. The applicant must have a thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy development, and good understanding of the Land issues, Housing and Urban Development sector in Uganda
How to apply
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates .should apply in writing with a copy of detailed CV and certified copies of all academic and professional qualifications to the address below. ‘
All applications must be in sealed envelop clearly indicating the NPA address and position applied for on the top right hand corner not later than 5:00p.m Wednesday 18lh May 2011. Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL PLANNING AUTHORITY 15B CLEMENT HILL ROAD P.O BOX 21434 KAMPALA
Website: www.npa.ug
