Senior Planner –Urban Physical Planning (Cities)

 To provide technical leadership in the coordination and harmonization of all physical planning and development issues in Cities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Physical Planning; (Spatial Planning; Urban Planning and Management; Urban Management and Development; Urban Planning and Design; Urban and Regional Planning; Land Use and Regional Development) and a relevant first degree in the field of physical planning from a recognized university.
  

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience of at least seven (7) years in the following areas: physical planning, development planning, policy analysis and evaluation, three (3) years of which should be at officer or above level in a reputable institution/organization.
  
• Applicant should have Membership to relevant professional associations.
  

How to Apply:

• The preferred method of applications’ is recorded delivery through the NPA Front Desk / Reception and faster courier means
  
• Applicants are to forward an application letter accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, including phone and email contacts; certified photocopies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and copy of National ID, addressed to: The Executive Director, National Planning Authority,
  
• P.O.BOX 21434 Kampala Uganda; Planning – House Plot 17A Clement Hill Road.
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. “NPA” is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing or lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
  
• The detailed advert is accessible on http://www.npa.go.ug under opportunities
  
• The successful candidates will be offered contractual appointments in accordance with the National Planning Authority Human Resource and Administration Manual (2023).
  

• Coordinate and harmonize physical planning and land use matters in Cities.
  
• Provide technical backstopping and guidance in the development and review of integrated municipal and town council Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
  
• Ensure the integration and alignment of Cities development plans (DPs) to Physical Development Plans (PDPs).
  
• Study, monitor, evaluate and provide status reports on the performance of physical planning in Cities.
  
• Provide technical input in the review and development of appropriate physical planning and urban development policies, legislation, strategies, programmes, standards, regulations and guidelines for orderly and sustainable development.
  
• Support the development and implementation of physical planning capacity building and training programmes in Cities.
  
• Undertake public awareness, sensitization and education on physical planning matters in the Cities.
  
• Study and formulate practical solutions to address urban housing needs in municipalities and town councils based on among other things; trends in population growth, nature and quality of housing, land issues and lessons available from other countries.
  
• Undertake locus to assess and verify urban land use change applications by Cities.
  
• Carry out field investigations and verifications to ascertain physical planning appeals and grievances in Cities.
  
• Other roles as defined by the administrative and managerial arrangements in place.