Head of Infrastructure Employment Opportunity – FSD Uganda (FSDU)

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Job Title:    Head of Infrastructure
Organisation:  FSD Uganda (FSDU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Director of
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.
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.
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.
Deadline: 23rd February 2018
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