Deputy General Secretary Job Opportunity – Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)

Organization: Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: General Secretary
Ref: UNATUHR/01/03/16
About US:
Uganda National Teachers’
Union (UNATU) exists to promote and protect the social, intellectual, economic
and professional interests of its members/teachers as a per-requisite to
enhancing the status of teaching profession.
Job Summary: The Deputy General Secretary will deputize
the General Secretary so as to ensure that the common interests of the
organization’s stakeholders are effectively represented  within the different Education circles both
within and outside Uganda. The incumbent will support the General Secretary to
plan, review and coordinate the implementation or me Union programs in line
with the Strategic objectives and Annual work plan.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Deputize
    the General Secretary in executing his/her duties;
  • Manage
    the Administrative support services in the Union;
  • Work
    closely with the Legal Department in the preparation, analysis,
    negotiation, and review of contracts related to the purchase or sale of
    equipment, materials, supplies, products, or services;
  • Ensure
    contracts, insurance requirements, and government regulations and safety
    standards are followed properly;
  • Receive,
    review and forward management reports and propose initiatives to the
    General Secretary;
  • The
    incumbent will develop systems for effective performance and supervision
    of UNATU Regional offices and Branches;
  • Coordinate
    and monitor of office safety and security;
  • Coordinate
    and manage the procurement processes in line with the procurement plan and
    budgets;
  • Responsible
    for the mobilization and leadership development of the union members;
  • Oversee
    and evaluate the performance of staff in the department;
  • In
    charge of planning and monitoring the administration of the Union Assets
    and property and support in estates management in line with the
    guidelines;
  • Work
    closely with IT department in Examining energy consumption patterns,
    technology usage, and plan long and short-term maintenance and Plan
    workspaces needs for the union;
  • Perform
    any other duties that may be required, within the mandate of the
    organization from time to time.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The
    incumbent should preferably hold a Master’s Degree in Education, Public
    Administration and Management or Business Administration. Possession of a
    Post graduate qualifications in, Management, Public Administration or
    Business Administration are essential
  • At
    least seven years’ practical experience in administration in a
    busy organization
  • Past
    exposure and experience in working with issues of Advocacy, Gender and
    Human Rights.
  • Detailed
    working knowledge of government policy on education, international
    conventions and education commitments
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of Trade Unions, Labour and Education service legislation
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively
    with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
  • Computer literacy skills 
  • People
    management and employee counseling skills
  • High
    degree of integrity
  • Possess
    the ability to work under pressure and to meet practical deadlines
  • Age:  Below 50 years.
Other Benefits: Housing, transport and medical insurance
How to Apply: 
The applications should bear
on top of the envelope the title of the vacancy being applied for and the
Reference Number (Check Top of this advert) and should include certified
photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates, documentary
evidence of all experience claimed, plus recent passport photograph on each
application form. The applicants must also provide reference letters from three
different referees; one must be from a current or recent supervisor and their
day time telephone and email contacts. All qualified Ugandan candidates are
strongly encouraged to send their applications in duplicate to:
The General Secretary, UNATU,
P.O. Box 377 Kampala, Teachers’ House Plot 28-30, Bombo Road, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 30th March, 2016 by 05:00 pm
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