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POSITION TITLE: Director
for the Land Development Division
ORGANISATION: Uganda
Investment Authority
LOCATION: KAMPALA
REPORTING TO:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Background
The Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Investment
Authority, intends to develop a well diversified portfolio of Industrial
Business Parks all over the country which will be embedded in specific sector
strategies such as Agro processing, ICT or Logistics, taking advantage of the
regional comparative advantages.
The business parks will form the platform for
special economic zones, export processing zones, free ports, etc.
Uganda Investment Authority now seeks to recruit a Director
for the Land Development Division.
REPORTING TO:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE
JOB:
To ensure that services land sites within designated
industrial parks and other agricultural land are available to investors.
MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES.
• Take lead in the development and implementation of
Industrial Parks Policy.
• Manage the planning and development of a network of
Industrial and Business Parks across Uganda both owned and run by UIA in
partnership with District Authorities and private sector developers and
investors.
• Lead the Division on the development of a comprehensive
Land Development Division
• Take lead in the development annual budget and work plan.
• Supervise the implementation of major works in the
designated Industrial & Business Parks and ensure that works are completed
on time and within budgets.
• Develop and regularly review the UIA Land Allocation
Policy and Criteria.
• Supervise the physical allocation of plots in the
designated Industrial & Business Parks.
• Ensure that all physical developments in the designated
parks are as per the approved zoning and development guidelines and National
Industrial Parks Planning Committee approvals.
• Provide adhoc support to Government and other stakeholders
on all issues related to the provision of property for investors in Uganda.
• Liaise with Government Institutions in planning, development
and management and promotion of Industrial and Business Parks.
• Liaise with other Divisions in UIA in the promotion of
Industrial and Business Parks.
• Leverage other partners and stakeholders to enhance
Industrial and Business Parks development across the country
• Prepare regular performance reports on UIA land issues
activity and prospects
CRITICAL OUTPUTS
• Industrial and business parks approved by the UIA Board
are developed and managed appropriately in designated areas in Uganda
• Kampala Industrial and Business Park at Namanve is
developed according to approved plans.
• Land allocation Criteria developed and updated regularly.
• Land Investment Fund is established and managed
effectively.
• List of potential investors in need of land drawn and regularly
updated.
• Databank of landlords with land for sale, lease or joint
venture partnerships is generated and up dated.
• Plots allocated to investors following approved
procedures.
• Land Leases prepared and issued to owners.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Bachelors Degree Civil Engineering or equivalent from a
recognized university and a
• Postgraduate Degree in Civil Engineering or related (such
as Project Planning Management, Land Economics, Urban Planning, Environmental
Engineering or an MBA (Management) etc..) from a recognized institution.
• Professional qualifi cations /training in Urban Planning,
Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Engineering is an added
advantage.
• 5 years work experience in Construction Management in a
reputable
How to Apply:
Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and/or testimonials together with the applicant’s telephone
contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be
sent to;
The Executive Director
Uganda Investment Authority
P. O. Box 7418, Kampala.
Not later than two weeks from the date of this
advertisement.
UIA accepts no
liability for incomplete submission, late or misdirected transmission of
applications
• Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for
interviews
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
• Uganda Investment Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
