CITY Planner (Re- Advertised)
Full time @Gulu City Service Commission posted 58 minutes ago in Legal Services Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
-
Job ID 20909
-
Career Level Student
-
Experience 3 Years
-
Gender Both
-
Industry Government
-
Qualifications Degree Bachelor
-
Job Type Full time
Job Description
- Application are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts that exist in Gulu City.
S/N: 5
- REFERENCE NO: GCC/CSC/2026/005
- POST: CITY Planner (Re- Advertised)
- SALARY SCALE: U1E
- NO. OF VACANCY (IES): 01
- Type of Recruitment: New
- Completed application forms be submitted in triplicate on PSC form 3 (revised 2008) to the Secretary, Gulu City Service Commission, P.O Box 140, Gulu) at the City Commission Registry located at former Laroo Division offices block with clear position reference number not later than 11/6/2026 at 5:00pm.
- For officers already in service, applications must be accompanied with duly signed and completed recommendation forms (PSC form 2) by the responsible officer.
- Application forms can be obtained from the Public Service Commission Office, District Service Commission/ City Service Commission Offices country wide or can be downloaded from Ministry of Public Service website on www.publicservice.go.ug
- Applications should be accompanied with three (3) most recent colored passport size photographs, letter of appointment/promotion to the present substantive grade/position. Photocopies of certified transcripts and Certificates, Identity cards, (National ID and Institutional ID). Valid practicing license and Registration certificates for medical personnel’s and online registration certificates for teachers, Engineers, Procurement and any other relevant authorities and documents that is a requirement for operations and duties.
- Detailed job Description and persons specifications for the positions for the positions in the cities and City Divisions can be accessed from the Ministry of Public Service Website on www.publicservice.go.ug. Guidelines for the recruitment of health workers in Local Government 2020, District/City Service Commission offices country wide.
- Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply, indicate the nature of disability for ease of identification.
- DO NOT apply for more than two positions and officers already in service should not apply for the same position they are holding.
NB: falsification of documents will lead to prosecution and any form of lobbying and conversing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NOTE:
- Recruitment into the City Public Service is a free service. Giving promises or offering anything to induce members and or the staff of the commission or any other leader at the City is illegal. Anyone who demands any bribe from a job applicant should be reported to the relevant Government agencies like IGG, State House anti-corruption Unit (SHACU), RDCs or Ministry of Local Government etc. we stand for zero tolerance to corruption.
ALL QUALIFIED UGANDANS.(APPLICANTS ARE GIVEN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY.
SECRETARY CITY SERVICE COMMISSION
Job Title: District Planner (Principal Planner)
Salary Scale: U2
Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible For
- Senior Planner
- Population Officer
- Statistician
Job Purpose
To develop comprehensive and integrated District Plans, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
Key Outputs
- District development strategies, plans, and budgets formulated, developed, and coordinated.
- Performance standards and indicators for the district prepared and disseminated to users.
- Technical support provided to Departments in preparation and production of District Development Plans.
- Investment priorities in the District determined.
- Performance of District Development Plans programmes and projects coordinated, monitored, and evaluated.
- District Management Information System maintained.
- An up-to-date data bank developed and maintained.
- National and district policy appraised.
- Minutes of the Technical Planning Committee produced.
Key Functions
- Formulating, developing, and coordinating District development strategies, plans, and budgets.
- Preparing and disseminating performance standards and indicators for the district to users.
- Providing technical support to Departments in preparation and production of District Development Plans.
- Determining District investment priorities.
- Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating performance of District Development Plans programmes and projects.
- Maintaining the District Management Information System.
- Developing and maintaining an up-to-date data bank.
- Appraising National and district policy.
- Producing minutes of the Technical Planning Committee.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
- An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Quantitative Economics from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of a Postgraduate qualification in Planning and Management from a recognized institution.
Experience
- Should have at least six (6) years of working experience as a Planner, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Level in public service or a reputable organization.
Competences
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating.
- Policy Management.
- Project Management.
- Information Communication Technology (ICT).
- Concern for quality and standards.
- Communication skills.
- Time Management.
Important Steps
- New Vision Newspaper
- Dated (Monday 13th May 2026)
- Double Check the Post Ref No
- Click here to View it
- Read the Job description from www.publicservice.go.ug
- Download and Use the Application forms
- Apply using the Instructions Provided on the Advert.
- Click here to View Original Newspaper Advert
- The Green Button “APPLY FOR THIS JOB“
- You will be redirected to the application forms.
Disclaimer Notice:
-
- No payments are required for this application process.
- The Scholar Jobline DOESNOT employ on behalf of the Government.
- If you need assistance, ask for help in the WhatsApp group.
- If you do not have a WhatsApp group for the latest job updates, CLICK HERE TO JOIN
- The Scholar Jobline Whatsapp Community has jobs, internships, freelancing gigs and volunteering Opportunities.
- CLICK HERE TO JOIN
Application ends in 21d 26min