About US:
The Uganda Free Zones Authority is mandated to establish, develop, manage, market, maintain, supervise, control and to provide for other related matters of Free Zones in Uganda, as outlined in section 13 sub-section 1 to 2 of the Free Zones Act, 2014.

Job Summary: The Manager (Operations and Business Development) will be in charge of facilitating the development of Free Zones and ensure that the business environment within the Zones is competitive for Investment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Render support in ensuring that investors can secure necessary authorizations, services, funds, partners in a speedy and professional manner in order to implement and operate their licensed projects within the Free Zones;
· Cultivate understanding of the needs for the promotion of the Free Zones;
· Ensure that all required measures to facilitate business activities in a Free Zone are identified and implemented;
· Guide and support persons undertaking development or management of Free Zones;
· Attract new investments in Free Zones:
· Appraise new projects and prepare opinions / technical advice concerning due diligence on applicants for licenses;
· Build and strengthen working relationships with all Free Zone developers and Operators;
· Work closely with UFZA’s stakeholders to effectively address Developers’ concerns and provide relevant information to Developers on business services;
· Ensure environmental and social impact assessment is done on proposed free zone sites;
· Actively monitor and supervise activities of free zone operators;
· Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the Director (Operations and Business Development)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Manager (Operations and Business Development) must hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or a related field from a recognized University or Training Institution.
· The incumbent should also be in possession of an honours Bachelor degree in Economics, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration or a related field.
· At least five years’ experience in a Managerial position with a fast growing organisation.
· Possess excellent skills in writing proposals and grant applications to solicit funds from various development partners to support the Activities of the Authority
· Visionary and strategic thinker;
· Excellent knowledge of the economy;
· Focused and result oriented;
· Excellent organizational skills;
· Excellent interpersonal skills and good communication skills;,
· Good networking skills
· Excellent spoken and written skills.
· Self-motivation and capability to work under tight deadline in a competitive environment
· High personal integrity
· Age: Between 35 – 55 years old

How to Apply:
Al suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters quoting the reference number (Check top of advert) for the post applied for accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), names and addresses of three (3) referees (at least one of whom must be a current/former employer), photocopies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts. The complete application packages should be sent to:

The Manager (Human Resource and Administration),
Uganda Free Zones Authority,
6th Floor, Communications House,
Plot 1 Colville Street,
P.O. Box 37578, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: Thursday, 26th November, 2015