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DIRECTOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Kyambogo University - Uganda

Kyambogo University is public university with a mission 'To produce high quality graduates with positive attitude and hands-on experience, resilience and ability to adapt to the demands and needs of a dynamic society".

To achieve this mission Kyambogo University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions to fill the positions listed below.

JOB TITLE; DIRECTOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Salary Scale: M3
Reports To: Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance & Administration
Terms: Five Year Contract Renewable Once

JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate strategic and operational planning monitoring and evaluation of university proj¬ects and programs in line with the vision and mission of the university. The position involves providing strategic and technical support to the university and facilitating faculties, depart¬ments and other units to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate strategic tactical and operational plans.

MAIN DUTIES
i. To coordinate the preparation and production of short and long term corporate plans. ii. To ensure the provision of technical support to the different University departments and to facilitate them in the identification of the various development projects,
iii.To monitor the implementation of programs to ensure that programs/projects are imple¬mented according to approved plans and schedules,
iv. To coordinate the designing and development of the University Information
Communication Technology Centre.
v. To ensure accurate maintenance of project data for use by various Heads of depart-
vi. To initiate and ensure the development of the University's ICT Policy.
vii. To initiate and coordinate the installation and configuration of the ICT network in the
University.
viii. To initiate and monitor the progressive development of the planning process within vari¬ous planning centers in the University.
ix. To facilitate and ensure the training of the targeted University offices in accessing the use of ICT networks,
x. To coordinate the formulation of the University policies, their implementation and their cost implications for the effective management of the University programs,
xi. To supervise ad coach the subordinates in the department.
xii. Through the Coordinator of Planning and Organization Development, should advise the University Management on modern and up-to-date communication technology issues and the impact to the effective management of the University.

Job requirement

PERSON SPECIFICATION
i) At least a Masters degree in economics/planning or its equivalent from a recognized institution,
ii. A Bachelor's degree in statistics, economics, quantitative economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution, iii. Good interpersonal skills and high level of integrity, iv. Must be proficient in relevant computer applications
v. Ten (10) years relevant experience, five of which must have been at Senior Level.

How to apply

Applications in duplicate accompanied by copies of academic transcripts, certificates, curriculum vitae and recommendation letters from three referees should be submitted to the address below not later than Friday 25th March 2011.

The Director, Human Resource
Kyambogo University,
Second Floor, Administration Block
P.O. Box 1 - KYAMBOGO, KAMPALA