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Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer 

Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.

Job Summary:   To provide overall strategic and business leadership and direction of the company policy formulation and development; oversee technical, managerial, financial and business operations of the company ensuring consistency and harmony with the overall strategic and policy direction of the Company. He/she is the Accounting Officer of the Company. The Chief Executive Officer is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide oversight of all UNMC’s activities, manage the day to day operations and ensure smooth functioning and efficiency of the Company
• To implement the policies and programmes of the Company
• To propose to the Board, and implement the strategic plans for the Company
• To manage effectively the business aspects of State participation to maximize value to stakeholders
• To develop and execute the Company’s budgets and report regularly on its performance
• To mobilize and generate resources on behalf of the Company and ensure its financial sustainability
• To develop an operational plan to guide the Company in achieving its objectives
• To properly manage the funds and property of the Company
• To recruit, motivate, train and retain competent staff of the Company
• To develop an economic, efficient and cost-effective internal management structure
• To propose and implement the business plan and annual plan of the Company
• To ensure that the policies of the Company are implemented and that the agreed objectives, targets and service standards are met
• To enhance and promote the Company’s corporate culture, values and image
• To engage stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the Company’s vision;
• To perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Honor’s Degree in either Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/Mining), Physical Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Geo-science, Mineral Processing, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or Commerce from a recognized university/institution
• Master’s Degree in either Business Administration, Law, Economics, Finance, Commerce or other relevant degree from a reputable university/institution
• Post graduate training in investment appraisal, mineral resource development and trading is an added advantage
• At least fifteen (15) years relevant professional or management experience in a natural resource public or private institution, ten (10) of which should have been at senior policy or management level
• Membership of any professional body
• Commercially astute, possess sound negotiations and leadership skills and have ability to raise capital for the Company
• Stakeholder management and institutional building skills will be vital
• Excellent communication and personnel management skills.

How to Apply:

Applicants should visit the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system

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Note:

• Only applications received online will be accepted.
• Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country)
• All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
• Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
• UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: 14th February 2025.

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