About US:
Established in 1994 as a Staff Association, the Foreign Service Nationals (FSN) Uganda Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO). The FSN Uganda SACCO operates under Section 78 of the Co-operative Societies Statute, 1991, and The Uganda Cooperative Societies Regulations 1992. The SACCO’s membership has grown from 187 members in 2004 to 380 in June 2015, with a total assets base of UGX 7 billion, equity of UGX 1.6 billion and has been growing at a rate of 10%-15% per annum.

Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) manages SACCO operations (investments), provides oversight and direction to management, staff and builds a culture of high performance to ensure that the SACCO effectively and efficiently achieves its mission and objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· In charge of providing overall leadership to SACCO staff; ensure the recruitment, development and retention of staff;
· Keeping the Board informed about ongoing activities at the SACCO, compliance with investment management constraints, organizational developments, and new investment opportunities.
· Support the Board with current awareness about possible threats to the SACCO’s business and put in place measures to provide for and mitigate such contingencies;
· In charge of strengthening the SACCO’s internal controls; implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with statutory requirements – in liaison with the Supervisory Committee, External Auditors, Consultants and other stakeholders;
· Offer expert strategic advice, keeping the Board and staff aware of developments within the industry;
· Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships, identify donors and other stakeholders who are active in microfinance-related activities;
· The CEO will be tasked with the development of an investment strategy and mandate structure, including adequate functions for investment support, internal control and IT infrastructure for investment management operations.
· Develop and implement an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote the products, services and image of the SACCO;
· In charge of preparing, implementing and updating strategies and annual business plans, and monitor progress against these plans;
· Manage the preparation of the annual report and accounts;
· Responsible for preparing and monitoring the implementation of the annual budget – ensuring that budget targets are met, revenue flows are maximized and that costs are minimized; k. Develop and maintain research and development programs for the SACCO to remain on top of industry developments;
· Build, strengthen and maintain effective working relationships with clients, inspire stakeholder confidence
· In charge of the development and maintenance of total quality management systems to ensure that the best possible products and services are provided to the clients;
· Guide the Board on creative ways of improving member welfare and coordinate related activities including Annual General Meetings;
· Represent the SACCO in negotiations with clients, suppliers, government departments and other actors to secure the most effective terms for the SACCO;
· Represent the SACCO at external events to promote its image.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hold an advanced business management-related degree from a recognized institution;
· A minimum of six years’ experience in management of people and resources, at a senior level;
· Broad knowledge and understanding of Uganda’s financial services and micro-finance sector;
· Detailed understanding of financial management;
· Excellent presentation skills with an appreciation of the demands of conflicting member interests and of meeting statutory requirements;

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, an updated copy of your resume with the contacts of three referees and photocopies of your academic documents to:

The Board Chairman, FSN Uganda SACCO, Plot 1001 Susie House, Ggaba Road – Nsambya, P.O. Box 3214 Kampala, Uganda.

Email to: info@fsnugandasacco.com and fsnugandasacco@gmail.com.

Deadline: Friday, 14th August 2015 by 5.00pm