About US:
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (formerly Department of Meteorology) under Ministry of Water and Environment is a semi-autonomous government authority for weather and climate services (UNMA Act. 2012) and a focal institution to Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an international body mandated to carryout scientific research on climate change.

Job Summary: The Executive Director will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority employed on a full time basis, a person of high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant qualifications and experience relating to the functions of the Authority

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will serve as the Secretary to the Board.
Ensure effective implementation of the functions of the Authority;
Ensure that the meteorological services are provided in a timely and business-like manner;
Identify areas in which meteorological instruments may be installed;
Ensure that meteorological services are provided to the end user efficiently, effectively and in a cost effective manner;
Conduct functions which the Minister may consider desirable for the proper functioning of the Authority.
As provided for in World Meteorological Organization Basic Documents No. 1 (Conventions, General Regulations, Staff Regulations, Financial Regulations (WMO No. 15, he/she is Permanent Representative (PR) of Uganda with WMO and acts on technical matters for the member state between Sessions of Congress.
Provide meteorological services to customers and the public in the most efficient and effective manner;
Manage the affairs of the Authority in a business-like and cost-effective manner in accordance with modern management practices and techniques, in particular apply its operations the best standards of financial management and accounting;
Ensure that the Authority operations are designed for the provision of the best services to its customers and maintain a high degree of responsiveness to their needs.
Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors of the Authority

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold an Honours Bachelors’ degree in Natural Sciences obtained from a recognised university plus a Masters’ degree in Meteorology, Management, Organisational Development or related fields (Environmental studies, Agriculture, Forestry, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Business Management, Social Sciences. A PhD in a related field is an added advantage.
A minimum of ten years working experience in a related field working with a reputable organization 3 of which should be at senior managerial level.
A minimum of five years’ management experience, with responsibility for strategy development, personnel management and financial management,
Past management experience in both personnel and budget control, experience of managing high-level stakeholder relationships in both the public and the private sectors, including inter-governmental relationships.
Proven ability to deal with UN Agencies in resource mobilization, negotiation skills and familiarity with national Government of Uganda and Development Partners funding,
Demonstrated management and leadership skills with clear vision, including a track history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, and results-orientation;
High professional and ethical standards in line with integrity requirements of service and leadership in the Public Sector;
Age: less than 65 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application letter, updated resume /CV, copies of academic documents & professional qualifications along with contact details of at least three professional referees to: The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda either by post, courier, hand delivery or email to: consultant@futureoptionsug.com. Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your application letter.

NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 4th May 2015 by 5PM