Job Title: Senior Manager – Infrastructure Development and Maintenance
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 strategic leadership and guidance in the review of the infrastructure development and maintenance of special economic zones
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Planning, developing and reviewing the economic infrastructure development and maintenance Plan, set benchmarks for the implementation of the planned projects, evaluate the performance of the plan and generate Reports to management as required;
- Coordinating the work of the inter- agency technical committee on infrastructure development and maintenance
- Setting comprehensive goals for performance and growth of the Department and lead the staff to meet these goals;
- Development and implementing budgets for the realization of set Department goals;
- Preparing and presenting periodic reports to management and the board
- Coordinating the plans, designs and managing the construction and maintenance of the economic free zones in line with the approved work plan;
- Designing and implementing a system for Planning and repair and maintenance of the economic free zones;
- Coordinating the design, development and implementation of engineering projects;
- Developing and sustaining a culture of high performance and innovation to improve service delivery in the special economic zones; and
- Supervising and appraising staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Honors’ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
- A Master’s degree in Civil from a recognized awarding Institution.
- Must be a registered professional with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB)
Work Experience
- At least twelve (12) years’ working experience in construction, 3 (three) of which must have been gained at Manager level in Government or from a reputable Organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Knowledge in Engineering
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Records and Information Management
Behavioral
- Concern for quality and standards
- Leadership
- Innovativeness and problem solving
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Accountability
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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