About NCDC:
National Curriculum Development Centre is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is responsible for inter-alliance development of curricula and related materials for various level of education (i.e. Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary), organising capacity building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum development.
Job Summary: The Planner will coordinate, monitor and evaluate the Centre’s policies, plans and budgets in line with the Centre’s Strategic Plan and the National Development Plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Economics or Economic Policy& Planning or Quantitative Economics or Statistics from a recognised University.
Possession of an Honours Bachelor’s degree in any of the above stated disciplines.
Possession of a post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management or Project Planning and Management or Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage. A strong Mathematical or Statistical background (with a principal pass in Mathematics at A- Level) is essential for the job.
At least four years of related working experience as a planner / Economist; two of which should have been preferably in Public/ government sector.
Possess good public sector, Macroeconomic, financial and social analytical skills.
Ability to apply Econometrics skills.
Excellent policy formulation and analysis skills.
Good research & monitoring and evaluation skills, Information systems design and operation skills
Practical skills in economic and statistical computer packages.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good team player
Impeccable level of personal Integrity
Age: 30-50 years
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications by with six (6) copies of: the application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV, photocopies of certificates and academic transcripts should be submitted to: The Secretary, NCDC Governing Council, P.O. Box 7002, Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail to: admin@ncdc.go.ug
Deadline: 23rd January, 2017