About US:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), a statutory agency is mandated to initiate and support measures that enhance investment in Uganda and to advise Government on appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth in the country.

Job Summary: The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive of Uganda Investment Authority and, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the successful attainment of the Vision, Mission and Objectives of the Authority, and the accountability of the Authority to its stakeholders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the ED who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The Executive Director sits on the Board and supports the Board as it carries out its governance functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Board in the development and implementation of policies for effective management of Investment in the country.
Oversee the strategic planning processes and ensure a strategic focus towards the attainment of the organisation’s mandate.
Ensuring timely development of the Authority’s strategic plans, annual work plans and budgets for approval by the Board.
Take lead of the mobilisation of the necessary resources for the organisation’s programs and ensure effective utilisation.
Managing the fiscal activities of the Authority including budgeting, reporting and audit
Provide direction in establishing a sound human resources strategy that builds and assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality and motivated performance work teams.
Provide clear leadership and promoting and fostering a high team performance culture in the organisation
Working with the Board to ensure adequate financing from Government and other sources to support short- and long-term goals of the Authority.
In charge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting institutional performance to the Board in a timely manner.
Informing the Board and its Committees about relevant trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making.
Attending Board meetings, supporting the Board, and serving as Secretary to all meetings of the Board.
Ensuring timely submission of the organizations performance reports both narrative and financial to the relevant stakeholders
Ensuring due compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relevant to the Authority.
Responsible for networking, advocating and building institutional linkages and partnerships that promote and protect the interests of the Authority.
Ensuring cordial and reinforcing relations between the Authority and its stakeholders including the general public.

Key Result Areas:
Policies to guide UIA operations formulated and approved by the Board.
UIA Strategic Plan, annual work plans and budgets formulated and approved
Approved work plans and budgets effectively implemented.
Resources for the effective implementation of Authority activities and programs in place.
Appropriate management and operating systems in place.
Productive, effective and efficient human resources in the organisation.
Strategic partnerships with major stakeholders developed and maintained.
UIA Board effectively supported to carry out its governance function.
Comprehensive and timely performance reports submitted to the Board for consideration.
UlA’s compliance with all statutory requirements.
Good corporate image of the organisation
Productive institutional partnerships established and maintained with Government and other partners

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in either of the following disciplines: Business and Public Administration, Agriculture, Engineering, Finance and Law or the equivalent.
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines; General Management, Financial Management, Public Administration and Project Planning and, Management or the equivalent
A minimum of ten years of proven strong leadership and management of a credible public or private sector – organization involving strategic thinking and planning, team building, direction and supervision.
Proficiency in computer applications (Ms Office)
A well-demonstrated entrepreneurial mind and spirit.
Broad knowledge of the global, Ugandan business and Investment environment.
Strong communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation, leadership skills.
Experience with resource mobilization, utilization and accountability.

How to Apply:
All candidate are encouraged to send their applications with comprehensive typed CVs, copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to;

The Chairman Board of Directors,
Uganda Investment Authority,
P.O. Box 7418 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 17th February, 2017