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Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Western Uganda) job at National Planning Authority | Apply Now

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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

29 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

Job Title

Senior Planner- Regional Physical Planning (Western Uganda) 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- 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

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters in Western Uganda region and district local governments.

  • Develop regional Physical Development Plans (PDPs).

  • Provide technical backstopping to district local governments in the preparation of integrated district and local Physical Development Plans (PDPs).

  • Ensure alignment of district development plans (DDPs) to Physical Development Plans (PDPs).

  • Participate in the review and update of national, regional and district Physical Development Plans (PDPs).

  • Study, monitor, evaluate and provide status reports on the performance of physical planning and land use at national, regional and district levels.

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

  • Study and formulate strategies to deliver orderly and sustainable development of human settlements.

  • Support the development and implementation of physical planning capacity building and training programmes in district local governments and other relevant institutions.

  • Undertake public awareness, sensitization and education on physical planning matters at regional and district level.

  • Undertake locus to assess and verify land use change applications submitted by district local governments.

  • Carry out field investigations and verifications to ascertain physical planning appeals and grievances in district local governments.

  • 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 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

Technical; Proficient in local, 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.

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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