3.1 Position: Programme Officer - Public Sector Transformation Programme

Nature of position: Full Time

Location: Kampala with frequent travel countrywide

Contract Period: 24 months

Reports to: Technical Leader, Public Sector Transformation Programme

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation
• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Economic Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized University /Institution.

Experience:

• A minimum of nine (9) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer level in Government or reputable Organization.

Duties

• Proposes the Strategies for the effective implementation of the Programme Interventions;
• Management of the development and implementation of the Programme monitoring and evaluation system;
• Generation and analysis of vital Statistics relating to the Programme.
• Undertaking Research and Generation of policy proposals on issues affecting the Programme and new developments/best practices on Public Sector transformation related matters.
• Development of synergy and professional working relationship with key Stakeholders in the implementation of the Programme objectives.
• Provision of strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the Programme Implementation Action Plan (PIAP).
• Provision of technical and policy advice to the Programme Technical Working Groups.
• Ensure functionality of Programme working group, Programme Technical Working Group and Programme Leadership Committee.
• Appraisal of performance of the Programme Reforms on a quarterly, semi-annually, annually; preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports and Policy Briefs to the Programme Head of Secretariat.
• Offering technical support to Institutions within the Programme as necessary to attain Programme objectives;
• Present weekly reports to the Programme Head of Secretariat.
• Facilitation of communication, coordination and cooperation between the Programme and other Stakeholders or Development Partners; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat

Please Note:

1. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Proposes the Strategies for the effective implementation of the Programme Interventions;
• Management of the development and implementation of the Programme monitoring and evaluation system;
• Generation and analysis of vital Statistics relating to the Programme.
• Undertaking Research and Generation of policy proposals on issues affecting the Programme and new developments/best practices on Public Sector transformation related matters.
• Development of synergy and professional working relationship with key Stakeholders in the implementation of the Programme objectives.
• Provision of strategic guidance for the development and implementation of the Programme Implementation Action Plan (PIAP).
• Provision of technical and policy advice to the Programme Technical Working Groups.
• Ensure functionality of Programme working group, Programme Technical Working Group and Programme Leadership Committee.
• Appraisal of performance of the Programme Reforms on a quarterly, semi-annually, annually; preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports and Policy Briefs to the Programme Head of Secretariat.
• Offering technical support to Institutions within the Programme as necessary to attain Programme objectives;
• Present weekly reports to the Programme Head of Secretariat.
• Facilitation of communication, coordination and cooperation between the Programme and other Stakeholders or Development Partners; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of the Secretariat

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Development Economics, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation
• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Economic Policy Management, Economic Policy and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized University /Institution.