About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORITY, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Manager Planning & Budgeting to work in Uganda.

PLANNING AND BUDGETING DEPARTMENT.

TITLE                 :  MANAGER PLANNING AND BUDGETING

SALARY SCALE :  FIA 4

REPORTS TO       :  DIRECTOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

SUPERVISES        :  SENIOR PLANNING AND BUDGETING OFFICER           

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide technical leadership of the planning and budgeting function in the Authority.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the preparation and undertake the periodic review and monitor the implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
• Coordinate the budget preparation process, including the timely submission of; the Authority’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP), Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS), Work Plans, and Performance Reports for necessary approvals.
• Prepare quarterly budget projections and analysis and periodical budget performance reports.
• Prepare relevant briefs to top management on any new budget/planning policies that have an impact on the Authority.
• Receive and analyze budget estimates from all departments to ascertain, completeness and conformity with established organizational objectives and budget guidelines from Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development
• Coordinate and prepare briefs and working papers for Top Management in areas of Planning and Budgeting
• Manage the budget and other resources allocated to the department in accordance with Public Finance Management Regulations and Guidelines.
• Supervise and mentor departmental staff, including ensuring appropriate training and professional development.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Honours Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields; Statistics, Economics, Finance or Business Studies from a recognized University.
• Masters’ Degree in a relevant field.

Experience

• At least 7 years relevant working experience, 3 of which have been served in Senior role in the Planning/Budgeting Unit/Department in a government or reputable organization.

Competences

• Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s vision, mission and objectives.
• Should possess values of the Authority which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of computer and data processing applications to budgeting and planning in the public sector like Stata, SPSS, Epi data, E views, Ms Office packages.
• Good report writing skills;
• Leadership and Management skills;
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills,
• Excellent Interpersonal skills;