Director Policy Research and Innovation Jobs in Uganda at National Planning Authority

Job Title: Director Policy Research and Innovation
The National Planning Authority (NPA) is the Principal Statutory Agency for management of national and decentralized development planning in Uganda . The NPA is tasked with a mandate to produce comprehensive and intergrated development plans for the country .
Management
• Review directorate annual and quarterly work plans and budgets, and consolidate them into the Directorate’s overall work plans ;
• Ensure that all Directorate staff are properly supervised and their performance appraisals are properly and timely done;
• Oversee development and implementation of directorate programs and activities
• Provide quality assurance for any other deliverables under the directorate,
• Perform any other duties as and when directed by the relevant authority.
Requirements
• Masters degree in Economics, quantitative economics , Economic Policy and Planning , Statistics , Development Economics ; or Arts degree in relevant areas from a recognized University or Institution. Other post graduate qualifications , diplomas certificates etc in any of these areas will be considered an added advantage ;
• Demonstrated experience of at least 10 years development planning , policy analysis and evaluation, applied research;
How to apply
If your qualifications and experience match any of these roles please email your application quoting the relevant job title to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email address: esd@kpmg.co.ug .
Please attach your CV containing your e-mail address, daytime telephone contact , qualifications , achievements , experience , present position and names and addresses of three referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages ) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position .
Deadline: 07/06 /2013