• Scope of Work

• The Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for:

• Compiling and consolidating annual and quarterly work plans and budgets for programme clusters.

• Compiling output performance reports and tracking programme indicators.

• Ensuring cluster work plans are updated and accurately captured in the Programme Based Budgeting System (PBB/S) and submitted to the Ministry’s Planning Unit.

• Following up with clusters to ensure timely and high-quality submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports.

• Supporting field monitoring visits to programme activity sites.

• Recording and maintaining accurate minutes, action logs, and documentation for Key Result Area Coordinators’ meetings.

• Working with the finance unit to ensure timely submission of accurate quarterly financial reports for entry into PBB/S and other reporting platforms.

• Following up on decisions from FPC and PEMCOM based on the action log.

• Performing any other related duties assigned by management.

• Expected Deliverables

• Consolidated Annual and Quarterly Work Plans and Budgets.

• Well-documented Key Result Area Coordinators’ meeting minutes and updated action logs.

• Approved Programme Work Plans captured in the Programme Budgeting System (PBS).

• Consolidated and approved quarterly, semi-annual, and annual progress reports entered in the PBS.

• Monitoring and evaluation missions planned and executed in line with the programme's M&E strategy.

• A project execution tracker showing milestones and key undertakings.

• Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Postgraduate training in project planning, statistics, or monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of public sector programmes or projects, with demonstrated understanding of results-based management.

• Familiarity with public sector planning frameworks and coordination of donor-funded programmes.

• Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication, drafting, and reporting skills.

• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and related ICT tools.

• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to plan, monitor, and deliver results effectively.

• Effective stakeholder engagement, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• High levels of integrity, self-motivation, and professionalism.

• Contract Terms

• The position is offered for a period of one year, renewable subject to performance and operational requirements.

Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and copies of academic certificates and testimonials. All submissions should be addressed to the contact below and emailed to reap@finance.go.ug no later than 5:00pm, Friday 12th December 2025.

Under Secretary / Accounting Officer
Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development
Plot 2–8 Apollo Kaggwa Road
P.O. Box 8147, Kampala
Tel: 256-41-4707900
Attention: Coordinator, REAP

Important Notes:

1. The Ministry is an equal opportunity employer; canvassing will result in disqualification.

2. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

3. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.