Job Title: Head of Infrastructure
Organisation: FSD Uganda (FSDU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Director of
Programmes
Programmes
About US:
FSD Uganda (FSDU) is an
independent, not for Profit Company. We support innovation, conduct research
and help improve policy and regulation. Our objective is a deeper, broader and
more inclusive financial sector in Uganda. Our aim is to improve the
livelihoods of Uganda’s low-income households through a market-development
approach.
independent, not for Profit Company. We support innovation, conduct research
and help improve policy and regulation. Our objective is a deeper, broader and
more inclusive financial sector in Uganda. Our aim is to improve the
livelihoods of Uganda’s low-income households through a market-development
approach.
Job Summary: The Head of
Infrastructure is mainly responsible and accountable for facilitating the
government and industry to develop infrastructure solutions that meet the
financial needs of low income Ugandans.
Infrastructure is mainly responsible and accountable for facilitating the
government and industry to develop infrastructure solutions that meet the
financial needs of low income Ugandans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively
contribute to the development and implementation of FSDU’s strategic and
operational plans; providing expertise and insight in the field of
infrastructure as it relates to financial services and the technology
sector - To
lead the development & implementation of the influencing strategy for
the Market Infrastructure pillar; seeking to encourage expansion of access
to, and uptake of financial services by low income Ugandans and MSMEs due
to improved interoperability - To
work with partners and consultants to deliver successful projects that
have a positive financial impact on MSME’s and poor individuals, within
specified time & cost - To
increase the capacity of partners to ensure that improved financial
infrastructure has positive effects on the number of poor people and SMES
financially inclusion - To
collaborate with other team members to deliver strategic and operation
targets
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should preferably hold a Degree in Engineering (Software,
Telecommunications, Electrical) - Masters
in Business Administration, Finance or Public Administration is preferred - Certification
in Project Management (PMP/ PRINCE2) or Post Graduate Diploma Project
Management - A
minimum of six years’ experience at senior level in a relevant
organisation - Extensive
knowledge and understanding of infrastructure related to the financial and
telecommunications sector - Previous
experience in government is a plus - International
experience is a plus - Demonstrated
analytical and problem solving skills - Experience
in identifying and managing partnerships
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested
candidates who wish to join us are encouraged to apply online by clicking on
the link below.
candidates who wish to join us are encouraged to apply online by clicking on
the link below.
Deadline: 23rd February 2018
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