Summary of this position:
We are retained by Uganda Investment Authority, (UIA) to identify a competent Ugandan to fill the post of Executive Director based at its headquarters in Kampala. UIA was set up under the Investment Code'1991 Cap 92, Revised Edition 2000 as a statutory agency mandated to initiate and support measures that enhance investment in Uganda; and to advise Government on appropriate policies conducive for
investment promotion and growth. The vision of UIA is to make Uganda the leading investment destination. Its' mission is to make a significant and measurable contribution to Uganda's economic development by stimulating local and foreign investors, promoting exports and creating sustainable employment in all regions of Uganda. The strategic objectives of UIA are: to attract value adding investment that brings technology, skills and jobs to Uganda, provide serviced sites, buildings and competitive infrastructure to meet the needs of growing Ugandan-based businesses; and to stimulate and lead key stakeholders in creating a competitive business environment Our client is looking for a competent person to lead its strategic programs. The post is tenable for a renewable period of four years.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, coordination, promotion and management of UIA programs; and for providing technical support to the Board
Description: Key results areas are:
• Support the Board in the development and implementation of policies for the effective management of investment in the country.
• Spearhead strategic planning processes and ensure a strategic focus towards the attainment of the organization's mandate and objectives; and to advise the Board and GoU on appropriate strategic agenda
• Ensure effective co-ordination of planning and implementation of the organization's programs and activities in relation to its strategic objectives and plans.
• Spearhead the mobilization of the necessary resources for the organization's programs and activities and ensure their effective utilization
• Manage relations with funding and technical partners, and maintain good working relation with them and other government departments and related organizations and institutions
• Carry out the day-to-day management of UIA including the recruitment, supervision and support of the organization's staff
• Raise UlA's profile and visibility for the creation of a positive and vibrant investment and business environments.
Requirements:
Job requirement
Person Specifications
• Masters Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration and Management or the equivalent from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate training in any of the following
• disciplines: Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, General Management and/or Project Planning and Management
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of the Government of Uganda
• Procurement Regulations and Practices, Donor and GoU Financial Accounting Procedures
• At least 12 years hands-on experience managing organizations at top management level.
• Proven track record of leadership and management at senior level with responsibility of managing professional staff for not less than 7 years
• Managing and working in multi-sector contexts
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Well developed writing and oral communication skills.
• Private sector experience at senior level in business, human resource or project operations
• Experience in client oriented operations in the private sector service business
How to apply
Closing date: 19th August 2011
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant's daytime telephone contact number should be sent
Contact Info: Dama Consultants Limited
Uganda Investment Authority
Dama Consultants Limited
10th Floor Uganda House
P. O. Box 3967
Kampala - Uganda
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