Job Title: Country Manager
Organisation: Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is an intergovernmental regional management development centre whose primary objective is providing the region with trained personnel in a number of critical areas including policy management, transportation management, financial management, information technology management, health management, human resources management, project management, energy and environment management and gender management among others. The focus was to train middle to senior managers from the region to improve their managerial performance taking into consideration the global issues but with a regional focus relevant to the African environment.
Job Summary: In its pursuit of consolidating its market share in Africa and expansion strategy, and following its strategic repositioning, ESAMI seeks a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the vacancy of the COUNTRY MANAGER, Uganda. The Country Manager position is a dual role that is strategic and operationally bridges the gap between product development, promotion and delivery. The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda with scheduled travel to other markets and ESAMI Headquarters in Arusha.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement country marketing and business development strategies.
- Manage ESAMI’s brand and stakeholder relationships.
- Drive partnerships, collaborations, and digital marketing initiatives.
- Oversee country operations, financial management, and business school programmes.
- Deliver executive training, workshops, research, and consultancy assignments.
- Support programme design, curriculum development, and alumni engagement.
- Represent ESAMI in government, client, and academic forums.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related field, with at least 8 years’ relevant experience(3 at managerial level).
- Professional qualifications (e.g. CIM, HRM) are preferred Master’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related field with eight (8) years of relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a managerial position.
- Relevant professional qualifications in marketing or in any other related field and membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., CIM, HRM) is preferred. A doctorate degree will be an added advantage.
Competencies
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic marketing and customer relationship management skills, with proven ability in business development, financial management, training, research and consultancy. Excellent communication, IT proficiency, innovation, and problem-solving skills are essential.
How to Apply:
Applications with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three(3)referees should be addressed and emailed to:
The Director General
ESAMI, P.O. BOX 3030 Arusha, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
Only applications sent by email will be considered.
Deadline: 10th September 2025.
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Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96