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General Secretary Job Opportunity – Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
Job Title: General Secretary
Organization: Uganda
National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: National
Chairperson of UNATU
Chairperson of UNATU
Ref: UNATUHR/01/01/18
Salary: UGX 3,450,000/=
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.
(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 General
Secretary will primarily ensure that the common interests of the Union’s
members are effectively represented within the different Education circles both
within and outside Uganda. The General Secretary is tasked with proposing
initiatives and implementing the decisions taken by the National Executive
Council and the Delegates conferences. The General Secretary is the Chief
Executive and Accounting Officer of the Union.
Secretary will primarily ensure that the common interests of the Union’s
members are effectively represented within the different Education circles both
within and outside Uganda. The General Secretary is tasked with proposing
initiatives and implementing the decisions taken by the National Executive
Council and the Delegates conferences. The General Secretary is the Chief
Executive and Accounting Officer of the Union.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act
as the Chief spokesperson of the union, providing relevant information of individuals
and groups as appropriate, ensuring that good standards are maintained in
all communication with the public and Union members and other
stakeholders; - Ensure
that Union members and stakeholders are kept informed of the Union’s
activities and all current affairs likely to concern them; - Supervise
the Secretariat staff and ensure that best practice in human resource
management is implemented particularly in relation to policies and
procedures; - Manage
the operation of membership services and when specified and approved by
the National Executive Council; - Develop
and implement effective systems of administration, finance and information
record keeping; - Ensure
that the Union’s accounts are correctly managed as guided by the Union’s
constitution and existing financial policies and regulations; - Ensure
a smooth link and coordination between the UNATU National structure and
its Regional and Branch Structures; - Work
closely with other sister unions and ensure close collaboration with the
Union’s multi stakeholder partnerships; - Propose
new policy directions designed to allow UNATU defend the common interests
of her members and maximize opportunities with regards to the Union’s
mandate; - Organize
the meetings of the National Executive Council and Delegates’ Conference; - Perform
any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by NEC from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Education Management from a
recognized institution - A
course in Administrative Law from a recognized Institution is an added
advantage. - At
least ten years’ working experience in the Education Sector, five of which
should have been served at the level of Head of a primary or post primary
education institution. - Must
have been registered as a teacher, appointed and confirmed in the teaching
service of the Republic of Uganda, and should have taught for at least 10
consecutive years. - Must
have proof of UNATU membership for at least 5 years. - Must
have served in UNATU leadership structure and should have demonstrated
high level of honesty and trust worthiness during his/her term of office. - Must
demonstrate ability to work with multi¬stakeholder partners. - Must
demonstrate possession of the labour related knowledge, skills and
administration skills. - Must
demonstrate his/her understanding of both National and International
Educational Development issues. - Must
have the readiness to work zealously with minimum supervision, as well as
decision making skills and abilities. - Computer
literacy skills - Proven
experience in working with issues of Advocacy, Gender and Human Rights.
Other Benefits: Housing,
transport and medical insurance
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:
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: 5th February 2018
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