JOB DETAILS:

Overview:

The Planning Officer (Economist) is responsible for economic analysis, strategic planning, and policy development to support URC’s growth and operational efficiency. This role focuses on data-driven decision-making to optimize resources and improve service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Economic Analysis: Conduct economic and financial analyses to assess the viability of new projects, such as railway expansions, marine routes, or road infrastructure developments.
• Strategic Planning: Develop short- and long-term plans for URC, aligning them with national transport policies and economic development goals.
• Data Collection and Forecasting: Gather and analyze data on passenger and cargo trends, market demand, and operational costs to inform planning decisions.
• Policy Development: Provide economic insights to support policy formulation, such as pricing strategies, subsidies, or public-private partnerships.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track the performance of ongoing projects and initiatives, evaluating their economic impact and recommending adjustments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with government ministries, development partners, and other stakeholders to secure funding and support for URC’s initiatives.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management, highlighting economic trends, risks, and opportunities.

Person Specifications:

• Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Development Planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Economics or Development Studies is an advantage.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in economic planning, data analysis, or policy development, preferably in the transportation or public sector.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or Excel), and the ability to interpret economic data. Excellent report-writing and presentation skills are essential.
• Behavioral Competencies: Strategic thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to communicate complex economic concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Submission: Candidates should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, and one recent passport photograph.
• Format: Merge all documents into one attachment in Word or PDF format, not exceeding 2MBs, . Alternatively, hand-deliver to URC headquarters, addressed to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation.
• Notes:
  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Candidates should beware of fraudsters.

This expanded description provides a detailed overview of each position based on typical expectations for such roles in a railway corporation. For precise details, candidates should refer to the URC website (www.urc.go.ug) as mentioned in the original announcement. Let me know if you need further assistance!