The mission of Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is to formulate sound economic policies, maximize revenue mobilization, and ensure efficient allocation and accountability for public resources so as to achieve rapid sustainable economic growth and development. The Budget Monitoring and Accountability Unit (BMAU), in the Ministry operationalises this mission through tracking public resources and monitoring implementation of Government programmes for improved service delivery. The BMAU is currently focusing on the five key investment areas: Agriculture; Infrastructure (Energy and Roads); Social Services (Education, Health, and Water and Sanitation); Industrialization and ICT; and Micro Finance. Monitoring covers all Central Government ministries, departments and agencies in these sectors and districts in Uganda. The Ministry is desirous of hiring two officers on contract basis. Below are the positions and minimum requirements;

1) Technical Monitoring Officer (Roads)
• MSc. Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Highways or related fields. • At least 5 years experience working in the roads sector
• At least 2 years experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or research
• Strong writing and analytical skills

2) Communications Officer
• B.A English Literature or B.A Mass Communication and a Masters in Mass Communication or related field
• Experience of 2-5 years working experience in a similar position
• Strong writing and analytical skills Detailed Terms of Reference can be picked at the Ministry of Finance, 3rd floor, Room 3.13.

Applications Deadline: Friday, 24th January, 2014
Address to: The Head, Budget Monitoring & Accountability Unit 3rd Floor, Room 3.13, Finance Building,
Plot 2-12 Apollo Kaggwa Road,
P. O. Box 8147, Kampala-Uganda.
Enquiries: Tel 041- 4707250,
Email: Annette.Nansubuga@finance.go.ug
Betty Kasimbazi