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Deputy General Secretary Job Opportunity – Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
Job Title: Deputy General Secretary
Organization: Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Secretary
Ref: UNATUHR/01/03/16
About US:
Uganda National Teachers’
Union (UNATU) exists to promote and protect the social, intellectual, economic
and professional interests of its members/teachers as a per-requisite to
enhancing the status of teaching profession.
Union (UNATU) exists to promote and protect the social, intellectual, economic
and professional interests of its members/teachers as a per-requisite to
enhancing the status of teaching profession.
Job Summary: The Deputy General Secretary will deputize
the General Secretary so as to ensure that the common interests of the
organization’s stakeholders are effectively represented within the different Education circles both
within and outside Uganda. The incumbent will support the General Secretary to
plan, review and coordinate the implementation or me Union programs in line
with the Strategic objectives and Annual work plan.
the General Secretary so as to ensure that the common interests of the
organization’s stakeholders are effectively represented within the different Education circles both
within and outside Uganda. The incumbent will support the General Secretary to
plan, review and coordinate the implementation or me Union programs in line
with the Strategic objectives and Annual work plan.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Deputize
the General Secretary in executing his/her duties; - Manage
the Administrative support services in the Union; - Work
closely with the Legal Department in the preparation, analysis,
negotiation, and review of contracts related to the purchase or sale of
equipment, materials, supplies, products, or services; - Ensure
contracts, insurance requirements, and government regulations and safety
standards are followed properly; - Receive,
review and forward management reports and propose initiatives to the
General Secretary; - The
incumbent will develop systems for effective performance and supervision
of UNATU Regional offices and Branches; - Coordinate
and monitor of office safety and security; - Coordinate
and manage the procurement processes in line with the procurement plan and
budgets; - Responsible
for the mobilization and leadership development of the union members; - Oversee
and evaluate the performance of staff in the department; - In
charge of planning and monitoring the administration of the Union Assets
and property and support in estates management in line with the
guidelines; - Work
closely with IT department in Examining energy consumption patterns,
technology usage, and plan long and short-term maintenance and Plan
workspaces needs for the union; - Perform
any other duties that may be required, within the mandate of the
organization from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
incumbent should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Education, Public
Administration and Management or Business Administration. Possession of a
Post graduate qualifications in, Management, Public Administration or
Business Administration are essential - At
least seven years’ practical experience in administration in a
busy organization - Past
exposure and experience in working with issues of Advocacy, Gender and
Human Rights. - Detailed
working knowledge of government policy on education, international
conventions and education commitments - Comprehensive
knowledge of Trade Unions, Labour and Education service legislation - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively
with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community. - Computer literacy skills
- People
management and employee counseling skills - High
degree of integrity - Possess
the ability to work under pressure and to meet practical deadlines - Age: Below 50 years.
Other Benefits: Housing, transport and medical insurance
How to Apply:
The applications should bear
on top of the envelope the title of the vacancy being applied for and the
Reference Number (Check Top of this advert) and should include certified
photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates, documentary
evidence of all experience claimed, plus recent passport photograph on each
application form. The applicants must also provide reference letters from three
different referees; one must be from a current or recent supervisor and their
day time telephone and email contacts. All qualified Ugandan candidates are
strongly encouraged to send their applications in duplicate to:
on top of the envelope the title of the vacancy being applied for and the
Reference Number (Check Top of this advert) and should include certified
photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates, documentary
evidence of all experience claimed, plus recent passport photograph on each
application form. The applicants must also provide reference letters from three
different referees; one must be from a current or recent supervisor and their
day time telephone and email contacts. All qualified Ugandan candidates are
strongly encouraged to send their applications in duplicate to:
The General Secretary, UNATU,
P.O. Box 377 Kampala, Teachers’ House Plot 28-30, Bombo Road, Kampala, Uganda.
P.O. Box 377 Kampala, Teachers’ House Plot 28-30, Bombo Road, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 30th March, 2016 by 05:00 pm
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