Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Uganda National Meteorological Authority (formerly Department of
Meteorology) under Ministry of Water and Environment is a semi-autonomous
government authority for weather and climate services (UNMA Act. 2012) and a
focal institution to Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an
international body mandated to carryout scientific research on climate change.
Meteorology) under Ministry of Water and Environment is a semi-autonomous
government authority for weather and climate services (UNMA Act. 2012) and a
focal institution to Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an
international body mandated to carryout scientific research on climate change.
Job Summary: The Executive Director will serve as the Chief
Executive Officer of the Authority employed on a full time basis, a
person of high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant
qualifications and experience relating to the functions of the Authority
Executive Officer of the Authority employed on a full time basis, a
person of high moral character and proven integrity, with the relevant
qualifications and experience relating to the functions of the Authority
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will serve as the Secretary
to the Board. - Ensure effective implementation of the
functions of the Authority; - Ensure that the meteorological services
are provided in a timely and business-like manner; - Identify areas in which meteorological
instruments may be installed; - Ensure that meteorological services are
provided to the end user efficiently, effectively
and in a cost effective manner; - Conduct functions which the Minister may
consider desirable for the proper functioning of the Authority. - As provided for in World Meteorological
Organization Basic Documents No. 1 (Conventions, General Regulations, Staff
Regulations, Financial Regulations (WMO No. 15, he/she is Permanent
Representative (PR) of Uganda with WMO and acts on technical matters for
the member state between Sessions of Congress. - Provide meteorological services to
customers and the public in the most efficient and effective
manner; - Manage the affairs of the Authority in a
business-like and cost-effective manner in accordance
with modern management practices and techniques, in particular apply its
operations the best standards of financial management and accounting; - Ensure that the Authority operations are
designed for the provision of the best services to its customers and
maintain a high degree of responsiveness to their needs. - Perform any other relevant duties as may
be assigned to him/her by the Board of Directors of the Authority
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold an
Honours Bachelors’ degree in Natural Sciences obtained from a recognised
university plus a Masters’ degree in Meteorology, Management,
Organisational Development or related fields (Environmental studies,
Agriculture, Forestry, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Business
Management, Social Sciences. A PhD in a related field is an added
advantage. - A minimum of ten years working experience
in a related field working with a reputable organization 3 of which should
be at senior managerial level. - A minimum of five years’ management
experience, with responsibility for strategy development, personnel
management and financial management, - Past management experience in both
personnel and budget control, experience of managing high-level
stakeholder relationships in both the public and the private sectors,
including inter-governmental relationships. - Proven ability to deal with UN Agencies in
resource mobilization, negotiation skills and familiarity with national
Government of Uganda and Development Partners funding, - Demonstrated management and leadership
skills with clear vision, including a track history of creativity,
innovation, self-drive, and results-orientation; - High professional and ethical standards in
line with integrity requirements of service and leadership in the Public
Sector;
Age: less than 65 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an
application letter, updated resume /CV, copies of academic documents &
professional qualifications along with contact details of at least three
professional referees to: The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th
Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda
either by post, courier, hand delivery or email to: [email protected].
Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject
line of your application letter.
application letter, updated resume /CV, copies of academic documents &
professional qualifications along with contact details of at least three
professional referees to: The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th
Floor, Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road, P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda
either by post, courier, hand delivery or email to: [email protected].
Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject
line of your application letter.
NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
contacted
Deadline: 4th May 2015 by 5PM
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