DISTRICT PLANNER :::: RUKUNGIRI DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

POST : DISTRICT PLANNER
SCALE U2
REF: CR.159/1/7/6/2010.
Scale: Uganda Government Scale U2
AGE; 30 years and above

Minimum Qualification: The applicant should be a Ugandan of:
? An Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics/ Statistics from a recognized University of Institution.
? Post graduate training in planning, management or monitoring and evaluation of projects, financial management, economics or statistics,
? Should have at least 5 years of working experience as a Planner two of which should have been at Senior M an age merit level.
? Should have well-developed inter-personal relationship, communication and Negotiation skills.
? Should be capable of working with high profile officials.

Duties of post:
? Providing technical support to the preparation and production of the District Development Plans.
? Monitoring and evaluating the performance of District Development Plans, programmes and projects,
? Managing the upkeep of an up-to-date District Development information System.
? Coordinating activities and programmes of external development assistance by local and International bodies and institutions.
? Coordinating the appraisal of work plans and budgets with potential sources of funding.
? Coordinating the collection, processing analysis, storage and dissemination of data/Information to Stakeholders.
? Appraising the effectiveness of National and District Policy.
? Providing technical guidance to Council on matters relating to planning and development.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the posts specified herein. Applications should be submitted in triplicate [3 copies) on PSF For 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008) to the Secretary, Rukungiri District Service Commission P. 0. Box 1, Rukungiri to reach him not later than 26th Nov 2010

Application Forms (PSF 3 and ESC Form No.3 (1998) in case of teachers) are attainable from the office of the Secretaries of District Service Commission Country wide and the Public Service Commission Kampala, Hand written applications, also in triplicate, are acceptable. Candidates should NOT attach original but only 3 Photostat copies of Certificates/Diploma/Degrees, Testimonials plus 3 coloured recent passport size photographs. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference Number specified against vacancy. Serving Officers are advised to route their application through their Heads of Department and must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

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