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Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Development Bank Limited (UDBL)
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer – (1 Position)
Salary Grade: UDBL 1
Location: Head Office
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Director Human Resources & Administration, Director Finance; Director Development Finance; Bank Secretary; & Director Management Information Systems and the entire UDBL Staff indirectly.
Job Summary: To design, develop, lead the implementation of the Bank’s strategic plan, and manage the Bank’s resources so as to provide shareholder value, profitability and affordable consumer services countrywide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Bank Strategic Direction
· Develop and coordinate implementation of Bank’s vision, mission, core values and principles that are in line with the Bank’s objectives
· Draw up strategic plans for the Bank in line with the mission statement of the Bank.
· Link and adapt the Bank’s operating environment to the business plan in order to achieve its goals.
· Shareholder obligation fulfillment
· Monitor compliance and report to the Board
· Liaise with the Board and follow up on meeting Bank objectives.
Stakeholder Management
· Provide policy direction in establishing and implementing sound marketing strategy that creates competitive positioning of the organization in line with the approved strategic plan
· Establish linkages and create positive image with other entities in compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements.
· Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments, agencies, local authorities, key decision makers and other stakeholders.
· Present the annual report, business plan and financial statements of the Bank for approval by the Board.
Board of Directors
· Liaise with the board members to draw the agenda for the Board meetings
· Ensure that matters presented to the Board for review are of acceptable standard, adequately presented and are submitted on time
· Provide information and /or allow board members access to staff in order to gain information relevant for decision making
· Ensure that the Bank’s management information system is capable of meeting the directors’ needs.
· Provide ongoing advice and necessary information to Board members on business issues.
· Day to day operations of the Bank
General
· Build the Bank’s Reputation as an efficient, profitable, customer – focused Institution and a leader in Development Financing.
· Monitor and evaluate performance of the Bank in accordance with the contractual, legal and regulatory obligations
· Ensure the adequate performance of the Bank’s portfolio
· Co-ordinate the preparation and printing of annual report
· Monitor and supervise individual directors’ and relevant managers’ performance
· Liaise with government bodies and contractual partners to ensure constant information flow
· Supervise the implementation of the strategic plan, financial plans and budgets.
· Direct the development and implementation of the performance management system in the Bank
· Act as an accounting officer for the Bank as per the Bank policy and procedures
· Be responsible for the management of the procurement function of the Bank through the Contracts Committee and the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU)
· Represent the Bank in negotiations with customers, suppliers government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the Bank
Risk Management
· Guide the risk management team on integrated risk management
· Supervise the implementation of safety and risk frame work in the Bank.
· Provide guidance and ensure development of risk management strategy
· Integrate risk management in all Bank decisions
· Interpret the environment regulations relevant to the Bank and advise management on the way forward
· Provide support to the risk management team to ensure the successful implementation of their program
· Arrange for a risk management audit once in two years.
Human Resources Support
· Identify development gaps in all direct reports
· Discuss developmental and training needs with direct reports
· Arrange for appropriate training and exposure interventions
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Training
· Masters degree in any of the following fields: business administration, project management, commerce, finance, economics, or statistics specializing in fields such as banking, finance, Economics, accounting,
Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years in a managerial position in a financial Institution.
Skills Required
· Analytical and problem –solving skills
· Good report writing skills
· Good communication skills.
· Knowledge of management philosophies
· Business understanding
· Good managerial / supervisory skills.
· Knowledge of HR processes, e.g. performance management, disciplinary processes, etc.
· Good interpersonal skills
How to apply:
All applications should be hand delivered to Ag. Chief Executive Officer , Plot 15 Clement Hill Road , Ruth Towers P.O Box 7210 Kampala
All copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications
Please note that only short listed and successful will be contacted
All copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications
Please note that only short listed and successful will be contacted
To reach Not Later than 5:00 pm 19th December 2012
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