Job Title: Investor Support Officer (2 No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) is a Statutory Government Agency established by the Free Zones (Amendment) Act 30 of 2024, and is responsible for the establishment, development, management, marketing, maintenance, supervision and control of Free Zones; the development, promotion and coordination of all export-related activities; and to provide for related matters.
Job Summary: To provide technical support in the promotion of Special Economic Zones
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Guiding investors on the process of securing authorizations, services, in a speedy and professional manner in order to implement and operate their licensed/registered projects within the Free Zone;
- Conducting research in order to promote Free Zones in Uganda;
- Undertaking the development and management of Free Zones;
- Attracting new investments in the Free Zones;
- Appraising new investments/projects and prepare opinions/technical advice on due diligence on applicants for licenses; and
- Monitoring and supervising activities of free zone operators.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Law or Social Sciences from a recognized University.
- Work Experience Nil
Competencies
Technical
- Knowledge Management
- Information Communication Technology
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Management
- Risk Management
- Research and Analytical Skills
Behavioral
- Teamwork
- Concern for Quality and Standards
- Accountabilities
- Ethics and Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Time Management
How to Apply:
Interested candidates, who fully meet the requirements, should submit their applications with a comprehensive curriculum vitae with daytime contact details and three (3) referees and their contact addresses, recommendation letters from Heads of their former employers (Rationalised Government Institutions), copies of relevant academic testimonials and certificates, including O and A Level Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications, Transcripts and Professional Qualifications, Copies of Letters of Appointment, Confirmations if any and Promotions) to [email protected]. Former staff of RAPEX affected agencies who have been absorbed into the Public Service are not eligible to apply.
The application and all attachments should be sent as one file in PDF format properly labelled with the Applicants name.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA), 6th floor, Communications House, Plot 1 Colville Street,
Kampala
Deadline: 6th June 2025 at 5:00.p.m
NB: Only applications sent by email will be considered.
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