Job Title: Consultant Business Development, Projects and Partnerships
Organisation: Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) is a Public Tertiary Institution established by Statutory Instrument No. 79 of October 2005. The Institute is under the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, operated and managed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) the regulator of the Communications Sector in Uganda.
Job Summary: Provide leadership and direction to the Business Development Unit. Develop and implement business development strategies and programs geared to business growth and identifying business opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Business development and Partnerships
- Identify gaps/ opportunities for business development services.
- Lead the development of new business opportunities and concepts, ensuring that business proposals for the new ideas are developed, approved and executed.
- Compile information on the funding required for project conception, implementation and management and design proposals for external stakeholders funding.
- Link business growth directly to skills development, innovation projects, and strategic ICT ecosystems.
- Emphasize partnerships with ICT incubators, hubs, government and private sector for sustainability.
Strategy development, execution and monitoring
- Develop the Business Plan in line with UICT’s strategic objectives.
- Conduct regular monitoring of the developed strategies to ensure achievement of set targets and outputs.
- Execute the business development plans by working closely with internal as well as external stakeholders.
- Resolve high level and or sensitive client queries, complaints or requests.
- Prepare and periodically review and evaluate the department budget in line with both the Institute’s Strategic Plan and the prevailing market condition; and ensure that each activity / spend achieves the value for money principal.
Monitoring and Control
- Plan and ensure execution of a good and reliable contributions collection mechanisms
- inclusive of ensuring growth as a basis of sustaining the Fund membership as well as timely update of member accounts.
- Ensure a constant and consistent mechanism to improve the monitoring of all recalcitrant employers as mandated by the existing Fund policies and laws.
- Develop, implement and review Business service standards, processes, systems and policies to realize the highest level of customer experience in the Fund.
- Keep the general public aware of the Institute’s services and products.
Budget preparation and execution.
- Collect data that supports the development of budgets and work plans for the department.
Partnership Development.
- Develop and present project and partnering proposals for funding.
- Explore opportunities offered by partnering with other public and private organisations that could enhance the growth of ICT skills.
- Identify stakeholders and sensitise them on the available business opportunities.
Reporting
- Prepare periodic reports for different partners including; UCC, ISACA, EoN Virtual Reality, JICA, Coursera Inc, MoICT & NG, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), AFRALTI, Federation Small and Medium Enterprise (FSME) in digital citizenship training, ISBAT, CISCO, and St. Lawrence University etc
- Prepare periodic reports for the Principal, Management and GC.
- Develop mentorship and coaching programs for the business department for the purpose of succession planning.
- Actively drive the recruitment, appointment and retention of qualified and talented staff which would also include staff to lead various projects or assignments.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Business Development & Growth
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Operational Efficiency & Compliance
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Reporting & Accountability
- Talent Development & Workforce Management
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline.
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
- Five years’ experience in strategy, business development and innovation, three years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of project planning and proposal writing is an advantage.
Skills and Attributes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Research and report writing skills.
- Project management and implementation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and team building skills.)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should fill the online application form and attach the CV and required documents on this link: Click Here. All inquiries should be through [email protected] or Tel No. 0762944050
Deadline: 31st July 2025
Note:
- The eligible applicants are encouraged to submit before the deadline.
- Hand delivered and or any other applications sent to any other e-mail
- other than filling the link provided above will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Any form of canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate.
- Positions not provided for in this advert or previously advertised and deadline is over should not be applied for.
- All applicants will be considered fairly and equitably, without discrimination based on gender, race, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
- The Institute promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to foster innovation and representation.
- Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and commits to providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.
- Personal data submitted through applications will be handled securely and used only for recruitment purposes, in compliance with relevant data protection regulations.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60