About NPA:
The National Planning Authority (NPA) was established by an Act of Parliament No.15 of 2002 in 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.
Job Summary: The Senior Planner Technology and Industry will be responsible for strategic planning of Science, technology, engineering and innovation; and industrial growth and development in the country
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Guide on the strategies for appropriate industrial growth to raise the competitiveness of the manufactured products
Develop programs aimed at raising the level of industrial growth in the country
Advise on strategies to raise the level of STIE in the country and advise on measures to upgrade to international levels
In charge of assessing the global trends in technology and development and advise Government in plans and policies on how to improve the technological levels within the Country
Research and assess the innovation and incubation policies met to uplift SMEs to enable use of appropriate technologies
Develop STIE transfer programs to be implemented by various Government agencies
Works closely with and support the relevant MDAs in Policy and planning areas
Participate in the formulation of National Development Plans and Government policies for technological and industrial development.
Provide backstopping to MDAs in the formulation of Sector development plans in accordance with established Planning guidelines
Ensure the collection of data and information on technological and industrial set up to inform National planning, Sectoral plans, policies, strategies, including provision of technical advice and support to the Authority.
Analyze Sectoral policies and make appropriate recommendations and submit them to the Department Head in line with the established departmental guidelines.
Participate in preparation of topical papers for presentation to the Presidential Economic Council (PEC)
Carry out research on challenges and opportunities for industrial growth and technological development and make recommendations.
Compile statistics on technological and industrial establishments and their spatial distribution
Actively monitor the development of technology and industries including industrial parks to guide regional and national planning
Study proposed industrial plans and make inputs in line with EAC regional industrial strategy
Prepare Policy briefs on industry sub-sector.
Provide inputs and advice in the national Sectoral budgeting process in line with the NDP and Uganda Vision 2040
Participate in preparation of work plans and budgets, as well as the preparation of the Authority’s Annual Report and Policy Statement.
Work in consultation with relevant stakeholders like UMA, UIA, National Council for Science and Technology, USSIA to promote small scale industries establishment and growth and guide SMEs on acquisition of appropriate technologies
Works in liaison with other Sectoral heads incorporate value addition in the planning processes.
Perform any other duties as and when directed by the relevant authority
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related and relevant discipline from a recognized university. Possession of Postgraduate training in technological and industrial development, energy development or a closely related discipline will be desirable.
At least seven or more years’ experience in industrial and technological development, technological and industrial planning, infrastructure engineering, planning and development or closely related area involving field work in a reputable institution/ organization
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae clearly phone and email contacts, photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts should be directed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority, P.O. Box 21434 Kampala, Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17B Clement Hill Road. The applicant should indicate the Ref No. of the post applied for in the top hand right corner the application envelope. On delivery, the applications shall be registered at the NPA Reception / Front desk.
Deadline: Thursday 30th April 2015 at 16:55 hours.