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Position Title:Executive Director
Duty Station:Kampala ,Uganda
Organization:The Uganda National Meteorological Authority’ (UNMA).
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Salary Scale : A1
Reports To : Board of Directors
Directly Supervises:
Director Finance and Administration
Director Station Networks & Observations
Director Forecasting
Director Applied Meteorology, Data and Climate services
Director Training and Research
International Relations
Legal Officer
Senior Internal Auditor
Organizational Profile:
The Government of Uganda, by an Act of Parliament (UNMA, 2012), has
transformed the Department of Meteorology under the Ministry of Water and
Environment into a semi-autonomous organization: ‘Uganda National
Meteorological Authority’ (UNMA). The transformation has included restructuring
and retooling and a new structure with new job titles have been developed in
line with the Business Plan. A summary of the job descriptions has been
advertised in two Uganda Daily Newspapers (The Monitor and The NewVision) and
one Regional (The East African).
Job Purpose
The Executive Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
Authority employed on a full time basis, a person of high moral character and
proven integrity, with the relevant qualifications and experience relating to
the functions of the Authority, and not more than 65 years of age.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Subject to the general supervision and control of the Board, the Executive
Director shall perform the following duties–
(i) As provided for in UNMA Act 2012, the ED is the Secretary to the Board.
(ii) Ensure implementation of the functions of the Authority;
(iii) Ensure that the Meteorological Services are provided in a timely and
business like manner;
(iv) Identify areas in which Meteorological Instruments may be installed;
(v) Ensure that meteorological services are provided to the end user
efficiently, effectively and in a cost effective manner; and
(vi) Carry out functions which the Minister may consider desirable for the
proper functioning of the Authority.
(vii) As provided for in World Meteorological Organization Basic Documents
No. 1 (Conventions, General Regulations, Staff Regulations, Financial
Regulations (WMO No. 15, he/she is Permanent Representative (PR) of Uganda with
WMO and acts on technical matters for the Member State between Sessions of
Congress.
In the performance of his or her duties, the Executive Director shall
observe the following principles -
(i) Provide meteorological services to customers and the public in the most
efficient and effective manner;
(ii) Manage the affairs of the Authority in a business-like and
cost-effective manner and in accordance with modern management practices and
techniques and, in particular, apply its operations the best standards of
financial management and accounting; and
(iii) Ensure that the Authority operations are designed for the provision
of the best services to its customers and maintain a high degree of
responsiveness to their needs.
(iv) Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned to him/her by the
Board of Directors of the Authority.
Qualifications and Experience
a) An Honours Bachelors’ degree in Natural Sciences obtained from a
recognized University plus a Masters’ degree in Meteorology, Management,
Organizational Development or related fields (Environmental studies,
Agriculture, Forestry, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, Business Management,
Social Sciences). A PhD in a related field is an added advantage.
b) At least 10 years working experience in a related field working with a
reputable organization three of which should be at senior managerial level.
c) Demonstrated ability to deal with UN Agencies in resource mobilization,
negotiation skills and familiarity with national Government of Uganda and
Development Partners funding,
d) Demonstrated management and leadership skills with clear vision,
including a track history of creativity, innovation, self-drive, and
results-orientation;
e) High professional and ethical standards in line with the integrity
requirements of service and leadership in the Public Sector;
f) At least five years management experience, with responsibility for
strategy development, personnel management and financial management,
g) Management experience in both personnel and budget control, Experience
of managing high-level stakeholder relationships in both the public and the
private sectors, including inter-governmental relationships.
Mode of application:
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, CV and copies of
academic documents & professional qualifications along with contact details
of at least three professional referees to:
The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor,
Diamond Trust Building, Kampala
Road,
P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda
either by post, courier, hand delivery
or email: consultant@futureoptionsug.com
Applications should be received by 5.00pm on the 4th May 2015.
Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the
subject line of your application letter.
Only
the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
