Manager Licensing – Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA)

Job Title: Manager Licensing
Organization: Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory
Authority (URBRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Director
Supervision and Compliance
About URBRA:
The Uganda Retirement Benefits
Regulatory Authority manages retirement plans for Uganda’s public
workforce by serving as the fiduciary stewards of the contributions and
disbursements of the pension trust funds. In partnership with the state’s
public employers, we help ensure that they can offer their employees a
comprehensive retirement plan that is responsive to their needs and is
equitable to all stakeholders.
URBA’s primary mandates
include;
  • Regulate
    the establishment, management and operation of retirement benefits schemes
    in Uganda in both private and public sector
  • Supervise
    institutions which provide retirement benefits products and services
  • Protect
    the interest of member and beneficiaries of retirement benefits schemes
  • Promote
    the development of the retirement benefits sector
  • Provide
    for licensing for custodians, trustees, administration and fund managers
    of retirement benefits schemes, the appointment of inspectors and interim
    administrators.
Job Summary: The Manager
Licensing is primarily responsible for steering licensing of all players in the
Retirement Benefits Sector.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure
    effective implementation of the policy framework and procedures for
    licensing in accordance with the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Act
    2011 and other relevant laws
  • Evaluate
    and assess license applications in conformity with the all the URBRA
    regulations
  • Manage
    and maintain a license portfolio and database of all licensors
  • Manage
    and track the license renewal processes with the licensors according to
    the set guidelines and regulations
  • Participate
    in the annual budget and work plan preparation Monitor and review the
    legal and regulatory regime to ensure efficient and effective assessment
    of license applications
  • Regularly
    assess the implementation of regulations and guidelines and strategies in
    force and evaluate the risks and potential outcomes
  • Train
    staff in regulatory policies or procedures by developing and implementing
    programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance with
    Regulations, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines in force
  • Participate
    in the resolution of compliance issues
  • Serve
    notices, prepare reports for legal action and if necessary attend court to
    give evidence concerning breaches of licensing legislation or in response
    to appeals.
  • Perform
    any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    Licensing Manager should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial science,
    Economics, Statistics, Law, Commerce, Business Administration
  • A
    Master’s Degree in Law, Economics, Financial Management, Statistics,
    Commerce or Business Administration
  • Additional
    professional membership is an added advantage
  • At
    least eight years’ experience in supervision, licensing, inspection or
    risk management at managerial level
  • Solid
    pension sector knowledge
  • Good
    understanding and knowledge of licensing process
  • Supervision
    and inspection competencies
  • Possess
    the ability to implement regulatory and standards framework
  • Risk
    management skills
  • Excellent
    ICT proficiency
  • Excellent
    communication skills (oral)
  • Excellent
    writing skills
  • Leadership
    skills
  • Managerial
    competencies
  • Proficiency
    in Stakeholder management
  • Team
    building and management skills
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the
right candidate and would love to contribute to the Ugandan pension sector,
please deliver your application and CV clearly detailing your suitability for
the position in terms of required qualifications and experience to the URBRA
reception on 3rd Floor, Plot 1 Clement Hill road, Kampala, Uganda or send via
E-mail to recruitment.hr@urbra.go.ug
Deadline: 24th January, 2014

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