The Ugandan Jobline

• Executes the decisions of the Board.
• Provides leadership in developing and
  executing the vision and strategic objectives including policies to enable
  the Company’s commercial viability and its ability to meet the company’s
  strategic goals while keeping the Board informed in a timely manner the
  progress of the Company on its achievement of or material deviations from
  the strategic goals.
• Safeguards the company’s interests and
  refrains from exercising his/her rights in an arbitrary or inappropriate
  manner. In particular, in the context of any legal disputes with the
  company he or she shall take adequate account of the company’s concerns.
  In essence, the General Manager is required to act reasonably, prudently
  and in the best interests of the Company, to avoid negligence and fraud,
  and to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Complies with applicable legal,
  regulatory, ethical, and other corporate compliance requirements.
• Ensures the effective stewardship of the
  Company’s financial and non-financial resources, including the management,
  control and reporting on human, social, environmental, legal, financial,
  information, material resources, and facilities.
• Submits to the Board the necessary
  strategic proposals and suggestions to fulfil the Company’s strategic
  goals and objectives as provided for in the Articles of Association,
  including the financial and budget requirements to achieve that plan and
  for delivery of results against that plan.
• The incumbent establishes effective
  fundraising programs and initiatives for corporate, government, and
  individual investors and donors and institutes proper organizational
  stewardship of these gifts.
• Directs or implements emergency and
  internal security measures to protect the company’s human and other
  resources.
• Oversees and manages business operations
  and service delivery in the Company’s key business activities.
• Ensures that policies and strategies are
  appropriate and aligned with strategic goals; reviews and approves
  proposed internal policies; helps shape and direct the corporate culture
  of the Company keeping in mind elements of transparency, authenticity,
  directness, and cultural competence.
• Authorizes the planning, development and
  execution of marketing plans, strategies and initiatives to enhance the
  Company’s industry position.
• Represents the Company as appropriate in
  its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors,
  financiers, government agencies, professional societies or similar groups.
• Designs appropriate systems and controls
  to identify and mitigate significant risks facing the Company.
• Supervises, evaluates, and recommends
  compensation of the management team in concert with state requirements for
  commercial firms.
• Discharges duties of the Company’s
  employees in all areas.
• Takes lead in the design of the Company’s
  business lines and practices including strategy, objectives, and workflow,
  including communicating this to internal and external audiences.
• Builds a professional management team that
  has the capacity and skill to implement Company strategic objectives and
  activities.

• Plan, organize and oversee a range of
  services and events for members.
• Develop channels of recruitment for
  membership and activate them in coordination with the appropriate Board
  members.
• Communicate to all members – future and
  current – regarding membership fees, including follow up and collections.
• Prepare and submit updated monthly reports
  on all aspects of membership, including number of members and dues
  received and outstanding.
• Communicate to all members, via phone and
  in person, as an ongoing membership service any updates, issues, interests
  as communicated by the Board.
• Maintain Membership rosters, including
  surveys, and member’s data for use by various Board committees.
• Maintain the membership database with
  accurate information including key contacts, status, event attendance,
  etc.
• Establish policies and procedures to
  engage the membership (i.e. welcoming, on-boarding, communicating, etc.).
• Coordinate on development and
  implementation of Member to Member Benefit program.

• Establishes partnerships with diverse
  communities to establish an inclusive organizational culture.
• Establishes partnerships with national
  societies, associations, and leaders within various industries and sectors
  that enhance the Company’s value.
• Speaks on behalf of the Company for all
  public engagements to strengthen and protect the company’s brand and
  image.
• Regularly provide social media and website
  support, including writing and publishing of text, graphics, pictures, and
  videos.
• Design or assist in designing marketing
  materials.

• Oversee and attend all programs and events
  of the Company.
• Coordinate with the appropriate Board and
  staff members to ensure successful events, including marketing and event
  management.
• Assist with the production of member
  events including handling RSVPs; creating name tags; setup and teardown;
  registration; and general support.

• Assures the accuracy and integrity of the
  Company’s financial information, reporting and disclosure requirements,
  internal controls and management information systems.
• Authorizes the Company’s monthly income
  and expenditure budget at least one (1) month in advance.
• Authorizes the Company’s annual report
  within three (3) months from the end of every fiscal year.
• Authorizes contracts of a financial nature
  (including with suppliers and buyers) up to the value defined by the Board
  of Directors.
• Manage and report on finance related
  issues including URA tax requirements and filings, office and other
  administrative leases, payroll, expense reports, any financially related
  transaction, financial tracking, and external reporting required.
• Work closely with the bookkeeper to ensure
  member transactions are processed.
• Coordinate with the bookkeeper membership
  billing (invoices and statements) and follow-up.
• Manage and report on the petty cash
  account.
• Drafts contracts of a financial nature
  (including with suppliers and buyers) up to the value defined by the
  Board.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist
  in preparing and writing grants and other applications.

• Schedule and make meeting room
  arrangements for monthly Board meetings.
• Attend Monthly Board meetings and
  take/record minutes in partnership with our Legal advisor.
• Maintain a neat and organized Chamber
  office, reception area, conference room, and supply/storage room area.
• Manage and report on human resource
  related issues including employment agreements, compensation, benefits,
  staffing levels, regulatory requirements, and external reporting required.
• Assists in hiring new staff.
• Assist in creating, systematizing, and
  advancing human resource policies that support the efficient operation of
  the company but that do not prevent the company from carrying out its
  mandate.
• Ensures that policies and strategies are
  understood, interpreted, and administered by all staff; reviews and
  proposes internal policies to reflect positive working culture.
• Provide customer service to clients,
  investors, guests, and other colleagues within the office and as needed.
• Represents the Organisation as appropriate
  in its relationships with members, major customers, suppliers,
  competitors, financiers, government agencies, professional societies or
  similar groups.

• The ideal candidate should have completed
  a relevant graduate level program.
• The applicant should have prior experience
  as a senior level manager in professional association, business,
  marketing, or related industry.
• Prior experience in client facing roles.
• At least seven years of upper management
  experience in respective industry and sector. Have broad networks to
  advance the firms strategy.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
  in the use of MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point, among
  other software.
• Have experience in strategic planning,
  budgets and finance.
• Supervisory skills are a plus.
• Proficient in English.
• Previous experience living and working in
  a foreign country (other than your own). Be emotionally intelligent,
  culturally competent, and be able to talk about these issues openly.
• Be dependable. Be proactive and curious.
  Be open to change. Be authentic.
• Be able to critically think and carry on a
  discussion while analyzing ideas or issues.
• High-level of knowledge and experience
  with technical writing and reviewing
• research. Very strong process analysis and
  problem solving skills.
• Affinity and ability for writing and
  presenting – ability to formally document requirements, reach agreements
  with others, and explain detailed requirements to others as needed.
• Able to work independently with minimal
  direction and guidance from others; ability to work in unstructured or
  unsupervised environment while still maintaining focus.
• Ability to work with others, work as a
  cohesive team, and play in the same ‘sandbox’ regardless of political,
  social, cultural, economic, or other differences.

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