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Position Title:Business Development Manager
Duty Station: Kampala
Organization:HRMAU
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Reports to: Secretary General
Application Deadline:Tuesday, 21st January, 2015.
Background Information:
The Business Development Manager will liaise with a team of consultants,
coordinate and manage the
implementation of the HRMAU Annual strategic and operational
plans which shall include supervising and coach one staff and one intern.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Conduct and coordinate the business HR relevant research to provide
business related information to the association
• Working closely with business development service (BDS) providers and
other partner agencies and to effectively address HR needs, problems and
concerns
• Identify and minimize administrative barriers to the HRMAU secretariat
especially in revenue collections
• Prepare the association’s documentation and reports on a regular basis
• Manage and supervise the secretariat staff undertaking internship, data
collection and using the analysis to identify and inform new business
opportunities and partnerships
• Take a lead in planning and execution of all association events and
trainings including international conferences, networking forums, business
forums etc to promote the association
• Regularly update and manage the association database and liaise with the
website manager to update the HRMAU information
• Oversee the operational and administrative activities of the secretariat
i.e. supporting the broadening the Association’s membership base and revenue
collections, and staff performance
• Identify business and professional opportunities targeted to members and
partners and share them via mail and the website
• Resource Mobilization; drawing winning proposals and budgets and
fundraising
• Work closely with IT support to ensure that the database is regularly
updated with relevant information.
• Ensuring proper management and use of the association’s resources
including assets and finances as well as accountability in line with policy
guidelines.
• Supporting secretariat staff and media partners to develop articles and
success stories about the association and its collaborations to feature in
publications and press.
• Partner with Trainers to deliver regular learning and networking events
for the association members
Required Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Business Studies,
Human Resources
• At least 3 years’ professional experience – ideally private sector – in
one or more of the following areas: Human Resources, Business Studies or
Administration etc.
• Leadership and people management skills with the ability and sensitivity
to encourage a strong team environment.
• Possess demonstrable competence in managing consultants
• Strong planning skills and experience working to strict time-guidelines
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Proven leadership ability combined with excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy and Business Acumen.
Mode of application:
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, apply by EMAIL ONLY to
the HR and Administration Manager at:
info@hrmau.go.org with the position title placed in the subject line and on
the application letter.
Send ONLY your application letter and resume with names and telephone
contacts of three professional referees.
Please note that only shortlisted
candidates shall be contacted (no phone calls please).
Applications will be considered as received; application deadline is close
of business Tuesday, 21st January, 2015.
The HRMAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Women are encouraged to apply
