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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a regulatory body established to promote the development, stability, and integrity of Uganda's capital markets. Its mission is to create an efficient, transparent, and competitive capital market that attracts investment, facilitates economic growth, and protects investors. Recognized for its role in shaping Uganda's financial landscape, the CMA has earned a strong reputation as a key player in regulating and promoting investment opportunities within the country.
The organization fosters a professional and collaborative work culture, encouraging employees to thrive while providing opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment. With a focus on innovation, the CMA continuously adapts its regulatory framework to meet international standards, ensuring a dynamic and evolving business model.
As Uganda's capital market authority, the CMA plays an essential role in the growth of the financial sector, overseeing the securities market, pension funds, and insurance industries. Its core values of transparency, accountability, and integrity guide its operations, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Uganda’s capital markets. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the CMA supports various educational programs and financial literacy campaigns, empowering communities across Uganda. For more information, visit their official website at www.cma.or.ug.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory body, established in 1996 by the Capital Markets Authority Act (Cap 84) as amended, to promote, develop and regulate the capital markets industry. CMA is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The work of the CMA is also governed by the Securities Central Depositories Act, 2009 and the Collective Investment Schemes Act, 2003.
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Planning and Budgeting Officer job at Capital Markets Authority
Capital Markets Authority
Job Description
Job Title: Planning and Budgeting Officer
Organization: Capital Markets Authority (CMA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Planning and Budgeting Manager
To implement the development and operationalization of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, policy statements, budget and work plans in line with CMA Mandate and National Development Plans.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Support and contribute to the preparation, operationalization and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with the CMA mandate and National Development Plan.
Support and facilitate the annual work/operational plan development process, ensuring it is aligned to the strategic plan and monitor implementation of the work plan and participate in the evaluation of the same periodically in line with the CMA mandate and National Development Plan.
Prepare quarterly reports on performance of the Institution’s annual operational plan for MOFPED and the Board
Implement a mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Authority in line with the CMA strategic Plan
Support the preparation of the Vote’s Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) in line with CMA Mandate and National Development Plans
Implement a mechanism for budget formulation, execution and monitoring with the different department in line with the CMA mandate
Receive and analyze budget estimates from all departments to ascertain, completeness in accordance with established organizational objectives and budget guidelines from Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development
Compile and maintain updated statistics for planning and decision making in the CMA in line with the National Development Plan, Accountability Sector and CMA Strategic Plan
Prepare quarterly reports on performance of the Institution’s annual operational plan for MOFPED and the Board in line with CMA Mandate and National Development Plans.
Provide cross department advice and support in the development of monitoring plans;

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Studies or a related area from a recognized University. A relevant post graduate qualification or certification will be an added advantage.
Skills & Experience
At least three (3) years’ work experience, with at least two (2) years’ experience in a strategic / corporate planning or a budgeting role within a dynamic public or private sector work environment.
Experience of at least one year in monitoring and evaluation.
Hands-on experience using Government of Uganda’s Program Budgeting System (PBS) is an added advantage.
Excellent working knowledge of spreadsheets and in particular, Microsoft Excel.
Behavioral Attributes
Demonstrable ability to work with minimal supervision.
Self-motivated and results driven with ability to deliver effectively under pressure.
Tenacious and methodical
Good Interpersonal skills.
Integrity & professionalism
Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills
Flexibility and adaptability
How to Apply
Interested candidates should hand deliver or send via email (in standard file types, namely Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) in a single attachment, and should not exceed 10MB) their applications together with a recent CV (with 3 references), certified copies of academic transcripts and/or certificates. Applications should be sent to : careers@cmauganda.co.ug and addressed to:
The Director Human Resources & Administration,
Capital Markets Authority,
8th Floor, Uganda Business Facilitation Centre
1 Baskerville Avenue Kololo
P.O. Box 24565
Kampala, Uganda
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 14th March, 2025 by 5:00pm
Your application will only be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the above stated requirements, including submission of documents in standard file types. Zipped files, links and / or multiple attachments are not acceptable.