The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established under NPA ACT CAP 202 in compliance with article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995). 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. The rationalization of Government Agencies, Commissions, Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX), through the NPA (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, transferred the functions of the National Physical, Planning Board (NPPB) to the National Planning Authority. Furthermore, while the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act, 2010 declared the entire Country a planning area, the Physical Planning (Amendment) Act 2024, gives the power of administration of the principal Act to NPA.
The advertisement therefore is in regard to RAPEX and through its external sourcing strategies and career offers, the NPA Executive Authority Board after existing staff re-alignments has resolved to strengthen further its human resource capacity by recruiting dynamic and self-motivated professional individuals to complement the current staff in the effective and efficient implementation of its expanded mandate. The specified job offers are contractual and are open to interested professional Ugandans with the required qualifications, experience, competencies, and skills.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- The preferred method of applications’ is recorded delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception and faster courier means
- Applicants are to forward an application letter accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; certified photocopies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and copy of National ID, addressed to: The Executive
Director, National Planning Authority, P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17A Clement Hill Road. - Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
- The detailed advert is accessible on http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
- The successful candidates will be offered contractual appointments in accordance with the National Planning Authority Human Resource and Administration Manual (2023).
- The deadline of submission is Friday 29th November, 2024 (16.55hrs). Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered
Senior Manager Regional, metropolitan and Urban Physical Planning (Salary Scale: NPA-0s-2
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director
Responsible for: Manager Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning, Manager Regional Physical Planning and an Executive Assistant
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership and guidance as well as specialized advice on national physical planning matters including implementation.
Preferred age 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Minimum professional qualifications
- Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
- Ph.D. in any of the fields mentioned above from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Work experience and knowledge
Experience of at least 10 years in physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, eight of which should be at management level in a reputable organization.
Demonstration of experience and knowledge in project development and appraisal, implementation of Public Financial management, in creating and updating master plans for urban and regional development, understanding of Public Sector Management and information systems and policy formulation.
Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations
Competencies Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
2. Manager Regional Physical Planning (NPA-OS-3)
Reports to: Senior Manager Regional, Metropolitan and Urban Physical Planning
Responsible for: Four Senior Planners at regional levels Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the coordination and harmonization of regional physical planning and formulation of policies and strategies for the integrated developments in regions of Uganda.
Preferred age: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience of at least nine (9) years in physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation five (5) of which should be at senior level in a reputable organization.
- Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
3. Senior Planner – Metropolitan Physical Planning (GKMA), Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Metropolitan Physical Planning (GKMA)
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues in metropolitan areas.
Preferred age: 25-45
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations..
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
4. Senior Planner -Urban Physical Planning (MCs and Tes), Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Urban Physical Planning (MCs and TCs)
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues in Municipalities and Town Councils.
Preferred age: 30- 50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations,
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
5. Senior Planner – Metropolitan Physical Planning (GKMA), Scale NPA-05-4
Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Metropolitan Physical Planning (GKMA)
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues in metropolitan areas.
Preferred age: 25-45
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www. npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning: Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
- Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
6. Senior Planner -Urban Physical Planning (Cities), Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager-Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Urban Physical Planning (Cities)
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues in Cities.
Preferred age: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
- Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
7. Senior Planner- Physical Planning Geodatabase Management; Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for:
Planner-Physical Planning Geodatabase Management
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the design, creation, maintenance and upgrade of the enterprise GIS software, geodatabases and its data, services, and web applications for integrated physical development planning.
Preferred age limit: 30-50 years
• Ensure all GIS data and applications are properly backed up, secure and only accessible as appropriate in compliance with the Authority’s
policies and privacy laws.
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in either Geographical Information Systems; Computer Science/Engineering; Geoinformation Technology and Cartography; Geospatial and Mapping Sciences; Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing; Digital Mapping and Photogrammetry; Geodesy; Land Surveying and Geomatics Engineering; Geoinformatics; Physical Planning with GIS and programming content; or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
Technical Certifications such as Esri Technical Certification (e.g., ArGIS Desktop Professional, Enterprise Geodata Management Professional), Certified GIS Professional (GISP), Microsoft SQL Server Certification, or other relevant certifications.
Experience:
• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years proficiency in systems development and GIS applications and software support, specifically ArcIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Pro; SQL database administration; and Programming using Geodatabases like MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, JavaScript, Python, and Arcade, three (3) of which should be in professional at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
8. Senior Planner- Mapping and Cartography Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager- Urban and Metropolitan Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Mapping and Cartography
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the generation, maintenance and production of quality and customized geographical data and relevant base maps for integrated physical planning undertakings.
Preferred age limit: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ugunder opportunities
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Geoinformation Technology and Cartography; Geospatial and Mapping Sciences, Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing; Digital Mapping and Photogrammetry, Geodesy; Geoinformatics; or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the areas of Surveying and Cartography, handling Information Systems related to mapping and cartography, three (3) of which should at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
- Possession of additional experience in physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation will be an added advantage.
- Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
- Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
9. Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Northern Uganda), Scale NPA-05-4
Reports to: Manager- Regional Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Northern Uganda
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues at national and regional level with focus on the district local governments that form Northern Uganda.
Preferred age limit: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Physical Planning; Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Devt; Urban Planning and Design;
Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Devt, with GIS and spatial content, or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
Experience:
• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the areas of physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
Thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy development, and good understanding of the Land issues, Housing and Urban Devt sector in Uganda.
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.,
Competencies: Competencies Visit:http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
10.Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Western Uganda), Scale NPA-OS-4
Reports to: Manager- Regional Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Western Uganda
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning
and development issues at national
and regional level with focus on the district local governments that form Western Uganda.
Preferred age limit: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Physical Planning; Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Devt; Urban Planning and Design;
Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Devt, with GIS and spatial content, or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
Experience: - Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the areas of physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
- Thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy development, * and good understanding of the Land issues, Housing and Urban Devt sector in Uganda.
- Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
11. Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Eastern Uganda), Scale NPA-05-4
Reports to: Manager- Regional Physical Planning
Responsible for: Planner Eastern Uganda
Job Purpose: To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues at national and regional level with focus on the district local governments that form Eastern Uganda.
Preferred age limit: 30-50 years
Key duties and responsibilities: Visit http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Physical Planning; Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Devt; Urban Planning and Design;
Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Devt, with GIS and spatial content, or closely related discipline and a relevant Honors Degree from a recognized university.
Experience: - Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the areas of physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
- Thorough working knowledge of Public Sector Management, Policy development, and good understanding of the Land issues, Housing and Urban Devt sector in Uganda.
*• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
Competencies: Competencies Visit: http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
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