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National planning Authority
Vacancy title:
Planner Agriculture
Deadline of this Job:
Friday 24th June 2016 at 16:55 hours
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Job details:
Compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda
(1995). Accordingly NPA is the principal statutory agency responsible for the
management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda. The
primary function of the Authority is to produce comprehensive and integrated
development plans for the country elaborated in terms of the perspective
Vision, Long and Medium-term Plans.
Through its external sourcing strategies and career offers NPA Executive
Authority is desirous of filling selected vacancies to strengthen its human
resources capacity by recruiting dynamic and self-motivated professional
individuals to complement its current staff in the effective and efficient
implementation of its mandate. The offer is open to interested professional
Ugandans with the required qualifications, experience, competencies, skills and
the right work attitude. A competitive and attractive remuneration package is
attached to each position.
NPA/ADV/02/2016 (4): PLANNER AGRICULTURE (NPA-OS-5) — 1 POST ‘
Reports to:
Head Production & Trade Planning
Preferred age limit: 25 – 45 years
Main Function:
To be responsible for strategic comprehensive development planning for the
agriculture sector
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Refer to NPA website (www.npa.ug)
Minimum qualification ’
– Masters’ degree in Agricultural economics. and any other closely related
discipline irom recognized University
Experience and knowledge
– Working experience of a minimum 5 years of which must be in any oi‘ the areas
of agricultural planning, extension, research and development in a reputable organization/institution
– Masterly of analytical skills is an added advantage
Competencies and skills required
Refer to NPA website (www.npa.ug)
NB. Applicants who responded to NPA/ADV/02/2015 (8): fur Planner Agriculture
(NPA-0S-5) – that appeared in the New Vision of Monday 30th March 2015 should
not re-apply
Job application procedure
Applicants are to forward two sets of applications with detailed curriculum
vitae clear phone and email contacts, photocopies of academic and professional
certificates and transcripts should be directed to: The Executive Director,
National Planning Authority, P.U.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House
Plot 17B Clement Hill Road. » .
NOTE
(a) The preferred method of applications delivery is physical delivery through
the NPA Front Desk/Reception. However, candidates using post office should post
early enough to avoid late deliveries and retrievals from post office beyond
the closing date
(b) Shortlisted candidates shall be notified through their email addresses and
phone contacts indicated on the application or CV.
(c) Unless the probationary period is waived by the appointing authority, the
successful candidates will be offered a three year contract with probationary
appointment of 6 months
(d) The closing date and time for receipt of applications at NPA (both: hand
delivered, post office and courier) shall be Friday 24th June 2016 at 16:55
hours.
(e) The advertised positions not filled thereafter will remain open until when
filled (f) More information on NPA is accessible on www.npa.ug
