Director Strategy and Planning job at Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To lead the development of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, monitor its implementation, evaluate its impact, and oversee the Research and ICT strategies of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and oversee the implementation of the Authority’s strategic plan.
2. Prepare the Authority’s budget and annual work plans.
3. Identify and develop additional funding sources for the Authority.
4. Engage stakeholders to ensure their active participation.
5. Oversee research and planning functions.
6. Prepare and disseminate statutory reports.
7. Develop and monitor the implementation of the IT strategy.
8. Monitor and evaluate annual work plans.
9. Coordinate the management of departmental risks with the Risk Management Unit.

10. Provide leadership to departmental staff, including performance management, training, leave management, and disciplinary matters.
11. Undertake additional assignments as directed.

Person Specifications
Education
• Honours Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
• Master’s Degree in Economic Policy and Planning, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantitative Economics, or Statistics.
• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Postgraduate qualification in Strategic Planning is an added advantage.
Experience
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with 4 years in a managerial role.
• At least 4 years of experience in government planning, budgeting, and public financial management frameworks.
• Minimum of 4 years in developing funding proposals.
• Experience in inter-agency coordination.

Skills and Competencies
• Decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Presentation and report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork and results orientation.

Conditions of Service
• Contract: Full-time, 3-year renewable contract (subject to satisfactory performance).
• Remuneration: Attractive salary package.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to recruitment@ppda.go.ug

1. Download and complete the application form from www.ppda.go.ug (navigate to Careers, Jobs, and Vacancies).
2. Submit the completed application form along with relevant academic documents.
3. Required attachments (in one PDF file):
o Completed application form.
o National ID.
o O-level and A-level Certificates.
o Honours Degree, Master’s Degree, and any other required qualifications.
4. Use the email subject line: Application for the Position of Director Strategy and Planning.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 28th January 2025