Senior Trade Promotion Officer Careers – Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)

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Organisation: Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About UEPB: 
The Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) is a public agency set up by an Act of Parliament: The Uganda Export Promotion Board Act. The Board, supervised by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, was set up with the main objective of facilitating the development, promotion and coordination of all export-related activities that lead to export growth on a sustainable basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Supporting the Division Director in planning for, and execution of the statutory functions of the Board
  • Providing leadership, direction and supervision for all assigned functions, activities and personnel of the Unit
  • Preparing the Unit’s Medium Term Plans, Annual Strategic work plans and budgets; and ensuring implementation thereof
  • Provide export promotion services, including counseling, issuance of Export Certificates and Certificates of Origin, to exporters and potential exporters
  • Collaborating and cultivate working relationships with the private sector with a view to fostering robust performance of the export sector
  • Perform any other duties assigned by superiors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants must possess an honors degree from a recognized University in any of the following disciplines: Economics, International Trade, Law, Statistics, or Business Administration/Management/Studies.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in a reputable trade or private sector development institution. In addition, candidates must demonstrate:
  • Excellent analytical, planning skills and writing skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Possess the ability to work as part of a team
How to Apply: 
All candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV – must have a day time telephone contact and three referees – and copies of academic documents, should be addressed to The Chairperson, UEPB Board of Directors, P.O Box 5045 Kampala and submitted to Office of the Executive Director, Floor 5, Conrad Plaza, Plot 22 Entebbe Road (either by registered mail or hand delivered). Electronic applications should be sent to emutahunga@mtic.go.ug.
 Please indicate on top of the envelope the position you are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: An attractive remuneration package will be paid to successful applicants.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 3rd October 2014 by 5:00 PM
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