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Planning Officer

The Planning Officer is responsible for institutional planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and ensuring that these processes conform to relevant Government of Uganda frameworks.

Role overview

Job summary

The Planning Officer is responsible for institutional planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, and ensuring that these processes conform to relevant Government of Uganda frameworks.

Duties

Key responsibilities

  1. 01Coordinate the preparation, review and implementation of UIRI's Strategic Plan, work plans, budgets and reports, ensuring alignment with the Institute's mandate, national development priorities, and relevant Government of Uganda frameworks.
  2. 02Develop and maintain institutional performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, including performance indicators, targets, tracking tools and results frameworks.
  3. 03Collect, analyse and interpret institutional planning and performance data and provide evidence-based information to support management decision-making, resource allocation and program prioritisation.
  4. 04Provide technical support in the planning, appraisal, feasibility assessment and performance review of all UIRI projects.
  5. 05Attend planning, budgeting, and performance review meetings with the relevant Government entities and committees.
  6. 06Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Eligibility

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, Economics and Statistics.
  • At least three (3) years of working experience in planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, or performance reporting in a reputable organisation.
  • Demonstrable experience with Government of Uganda planning and budgeting processes.

Application

How to apply

  • Submit a cover letter, CV and academic documents before 17:00 hrs EAT on 27 November 2026.
  • Address submissions to Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Plot 42A Mukabya Road, Nakawa Industrial Area, Kampala.
  • Ensure to sign the register of received applications.

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