JOB DETAILS:

Organization Overview:

National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank, a body corporate under the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries its mandate is to take a leading role in establishing a comprehensive National Animal Breeding Programme in Uganda, wishes to recruit the following:

4. Job Title Assistant Manager Planning
No. of Vacancy 01
Location Headquarters – Entebbe
Reporting to Finance & Administration Manager

Overall Job Purpose:

To provide technical planning support and carry out Economic Policy engagements review and monitoring progress of day-to-day Economic activities of the institution.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Undertakes macro-economic analysis and forecasting for the centre.
• Coordinates the implementation of planned activities.
• Maintains a statistical database to support budgeting process analysis and forecasting
• Reviews development policies, strategies, projects and programmes prepared at the centre.
• Coordinates NAGRC & DB development plans.
• Participates in the analysis of national and sector development policies, plans and public expenditure programs.
• Coordinates the participation of departments/Units in the development planning and budgeting process.
• Coordinate and participates in Resource Mobilization for the organization
• Coordinates activities to bolster strategic partnerships and networks
• Any other activities assigned by Executive Director and the Board

Basic Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Economics or any other related degree from a recognized University/Institution, plus
• Postgraduate training in project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, Economics, Statistics or Quantitative Economics from a recognized University/Institution.
• Working experience of at least Eight (8) years gained at the level of an Economist/Planner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to planning, monitoring and evaluation of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Expertise in data analysis using NVivo8, SPSS, Epi Data, Atlas, etc.

Job Commitment

Starting date Immediately
Age Limit: 35-55 Years
Duration of commitment: 3 years Contract
Salary Expectation: Attractive

Job Education:Master’s Degree in Economics

Job Experience: 8 years

All CV, applications and testimonials (including 3 work references) should be sent to: The Executive Director National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank, P.O. Box 183 Nsamizi Road, Entebbe Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Dr. Charles Lagu, PhD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Closing Date : 6 May, 2020