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Job Title:    Manager Commercial Services

Organization: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports: Deputy Director Production and Marketing

Reference: DSC 15/77/01

About US:

Kampala Capital City Authority is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament that is responsible for the operations of the capital city of Kampala in Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The incumbent will be responsible to the Deputy Director Production and Marketing for performing the following duties:-

• Coordinating the formulation and development of the sector strategic plans in line with the National priorities, Government Policies and frameworks;
• Coordinating the delivery of business development services including Business Opportunity Identification, Business Counselling and Advisory Services; business planning; client accounting and book-keeping services; access to markets; access to finance among others;
• Contributing to the design of programmes that enhance investment climate and SME growth and competitiveness;
• Planning for, guiding and advising on the development of the commercial, industrial, SACCOs and related investments in the sector in urban areas;
• Facilitating and overseeing delivery of quality services in the issuing of trading licenses and collection of revenue in accordance to the Laws of Uganda;
• Guiding and advising the City Authority/Council Members on the interpretation, implementation and enforcement of policies and regulations on Trade, Industry, Marketing and SACCOS;
• Designing mechanisms for attracting and supporting investments/investors in obtaining the necessary services and authorizations;
• Designing mechanisms for collecting, monitoring, analyzing and disseminating business related data;
• Developing strategic frameworks to manage, train, supervise and evaluate staff performance, in accordance with the Performance Management Guidelines;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce; or Economics; or Business Administration from a recognized University /Institution plus a Master’s Degree in either Commerce; or Economics; or Business Administration from a recognized University /Institution.
• Applicants should have a minimum of seven (07) years working experience in the Trade and Commercial Sector, three (03) of which should have been gained at Principal or Middle Management level in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
• Maximum Age: 50 years

Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

• Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Records Management Skills, Mobilization Skills, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.
• Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online:-

Mandatory requirements for Applicants: –

• Scan, attach and submit on-line recent passport size photograph and relevant documents (‘O’ Level, and ‘A’ Level Certificates, Degree Transcript and Certificates).
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only Portable Document Format (PDF) is allowed;

Application Process:

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• Review your application and submit.
• You can only apply for one (1) post. Applying for more than one (1) post will lead to automatic disqualification.

Emphasis: –

• Only online applications on the e-recruitment system will be considered.
• Candidates shortlisted for Interviews will be contacted.
• Candidates shortlisted for Oral Interviews shall be required to bring along with them copies of original academic documents (O and A level Certificates, Degree Transcripts and Certificates) and a Valid Identity Card.
• Serving Officers already appointed in the Public Service shall not be considered for entry level posts under this GRE advert;
• Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection process should consider themselves unsuccessful.
• In case of any inquiry, call Tel. No.0414-237671 or 0414-254271 or 0414-342279 or send an e-mail to vacancies@psc.go.ug

Deadline: 26^th October 2023

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