Principal Planner/Economist at Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)

Job Description

To support the development, formulation, review and implementation of economic policies.

Key duties and responsibilities
• To prepare guidance on allocation of resources;
• To prepare in-depth analysis of development public interventions;
• To support fiscal and monitory policy management; iv. To prepare periodic reports on financial sector development;
• To liaise with other Departments in the Commission, initiate the budget preparation process;
• To support the review, evaluation, analysis and formulation of economic policies;
• To support the development of government performance reports. viii. Any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person/ Job Specifications
Qualifications
• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field from a recognized institution.
• Must have a Master’s degree in Economics or Policy and Planning or Economic Policy and Management or Policy Analysis or Development Studies or any related field from a recognized Institution.

Experience:
• At least a minimum of 6 (Six) years working experience 3 (Three) of which should have been served at Senior Economist/Statistician/Econometrician/Planner/Finance Officer Level in Government or a reputable organization.

Competences:
Technical
• Economic strategy and planning.
• Economic policy, execution and reporting.
• Information Communication Technology.
• Project management
• Managing employee performance.
• Information Communication Technology

Behavioral
• Inter-personal relations.
• Decision-making and Problem-solving.
• Effective communication.
• Leadership.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Concern for quality and standards.
• Innovativeness and proactiveness

Applicants should submit their applications using Public Service Form 3 (PSF 3), to the Commission Headquarters with the following attachments in triplicates: Detailed Curriculum vitae (one of the two referees should be the current employer or most recent employer), copies of academic transcripts, certificates, appointment letters where applicable, three passport size photographs and a copy national Identity card.

The application forms can be obtained from the Public Service Commission Offices, on 2nd floor, Farmers House, Kampala or on Public Service Commission website: or on the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) website https://eoc.go.ug/publications-and-downloads/Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Equal Opportunities Commission, P.O. Box 27672, Kampala and physically submit not later than 18th September 2023.

Please Note: –
• Only successful candidates at any stage shall be contacted;
• Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with the certified copies of academic documents, their original certificates including the
• Degree Transcript and Certificate, and a valid National Identity card;
• Applicants are allowed to apply for not more than two posts;
• Staff who are already serving officers with requisite requirements are encouraged to apply for promotional posts through respective supervisors/Heads of
• Departments;
• In case of any inquiry, applicants can call Telephone Number:0414 223 234