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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

29 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

Job Title

Senior Planner – Metropolitan Physical Planning (GKMA) job at National Planning Authority

National Planning Authority

Job Description

DETAILED EXTERNAL ADVERT: REF. NO. NPA/02/2024 – 

REFER TO PAGE 29 NEW VISION OF MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2024


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

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters in metropolitan areas.

  • Develop integrated metropolitan area Physical Development Plans (PDPs).

  • Provide technical support and guidance in development of metropolitan centers detailed level physical development plans.

  • Guide the integration and alignment of metropolitan area entities development plans (DPs) with metropolitan area physical development plans (PDPs).

  • Review and update metropolitan area physical development plans (PDPs).

  • Monitor the execution of metropolitan area physical development plans (PDPs).

  • Produce status reports on the performance of metropolitan area physical development plans (PDPs).

  • Provide technical input in the review and development of appropriate physical planning and urban development policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines for orderly and sustainable urban and metropolitan development.

  • Support the development and implementation of physical planning capacity building and training programmes in metropolitan areas.

  • Undertake public awareness, sensitization and education on physical planning matters in the metropolitan areas.

  • Study and formulate practical solutions to address metropolitan housing needs based on among other things; trends in population growth, nature and quality of housing, land issues and lessons available from other countries.

  • Devise measures for decongesting Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) and other cities through planning and appropriate provision of infrastructure.

  • Undertake locus to assess and verify land use change applications in the metropolitan areas.

  • Carry out field investigations and verifications to ascertain physical planning appeals and grievances in the metropolitan areas.

  • Other roles as defined by the administrative and managerial arrangements in place

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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

Technical: Proficient in local (metropolitan), state, and national zoning laws and policies, Skilled in developing and implementing land use plans that balance development with sustainability. Expertise in regulatory requirements related to land use, urban development, and environmental conservation. Ability to analyze demographic, economic, and environmental data to support planning.

Behavioural; Leadership; Effective Communication; Ethics and Integrity.

How to Apply

  • (a) The preferred method of applications’ is recorded 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) Applicants are to forward two sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; 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.

  • (c) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.

  • (d) The successful candidates will be offered contracts in accordance with NPA guidelines.

  • (e) Advertised positions not filled thereafter will remain open until when filled.

  • (f) The deadline of submission is Friday 29th November 2024 (16:55 hrs) Applications received after the closing date and time shall not be considered.


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