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.
About One Stop Centre (OSC):
The Government of Uganda through Uganda Investment Authority and its partners, has made significant progress in the use of ICT to improve access to the provision of Government services to citizens and businesses. At Uganda Investment Authority, through the Investment One Stop Centre (OSC), several Government entities have been linked together through integration in order to provide citizens and investors access to critical business services in one place both physically and electronically (eBiz portal). As a result of growing interest, both the physical OSC and eBiz platform are being continually developed.
Job Summary: The Manager Operations – One Stop Centre will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the One Stop Centre, and managing projects. S/he will manage OSC staff schedules, routine programs, and organisational linkages, in collaboration with the Director OSC and other members of the UIA Management team. The incumbent’s primary responsibility is ensuring OSC organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the OSC’s tactical and operational functions. The position contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. This position may also interact with the UIA Top Management where required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The jobholder will improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the OSC objectives specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.
Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
The incumbent will drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
Convene regular meetings with the OSC agents to identify key issues for escalation and those that need management redress;
Supervise and coach the various Agency Officers;
Actively contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Manager Operations – One Stop Centre job opportunity must hold Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Development, or related discipline PLUS a project management certification (preferably PRINCE2, or PMP);
A minimum of seven years’ experience in Operations Management, including five years in a mission critical environment;
Strong background and work experience in Finance;
Excellent computer skills and proficient in MS excel, MS word, MS outlook, MS access, and MS Project
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of government contract management; Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
High comfort level working in a diverse environment
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications with typed detailed CVs, copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees by hand delivery to;
Send applications to:
The Head – Human Resource Management
Uganda Investment Authority
2nd Floor, TWED, Plaza, Lumumba Avenue
P.O. Box 7418, Kampala, Uganda
Email to: fkafuko@ugandainvest.go.ug
Deadline: 18th August 2017