Deputy Executive Director Management Services Uganda National Bureau of Standards

About this Job:	Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives mandated to coordinate the elaboration of standards and quality of products and services so as to facilitate fair trade, promote local industries and protect consumers currently looking for a suitable and qualified Ugandan to fill the position of Deputy Executive Director Management Services. DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES: reports to the Executive Director, and performs the following duties and responsibilities:- MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Deputy Executive Director Management Services shall be the Chief Financial and Operating Officer of the Bureau in order to provide professional guidance on Financial and Operational matters and shall also provide support in the provision of Human Resource, Finance and Administration, ICT, Corporate Planning and Monitoring activities for the bureau. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •> Assist the Executive Director in the delivery of management serves for the fulfilment of the mandate of UNBS including finance, administration, ICT, human resource functions, Procurement and Corporate planning • Ensure timely review of UNBS policies like Finance and Administration, Human Resource, and ICT •:• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual budgets <> Liaise with government ministries to ensure timely fulfilment of statutory obligations. •> Coordinate the development and administration of programmes concerning strategic human resource planning and management of UNBS & Ensure that the organizational development programmes are compatible with the available human resources and in conformity with the external environment. ^ Ensure timely preparation of accountability documents and general administration of vote 154. • Identify and analyze the nature of duties performed and level of responsibilities assumed in individual positions to determine their relevance to UNBS Coordinate the necessary modification of organizational structures and systems in fulfilment of the UNBS mandate •> Ensure timely review and implementation of the Strategic plan • Ensure timely preparation of Management and Statutory periodic reports • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Requirement:	QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Possession of a Masters Degree in either Public Administration, Economics, Business Administration and Management • Possession of Honours degree in either Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Human Resource, Law or any other related field • Working experience of ten (10) years, five (5} years of which are at a senior management level in a reputable organization. • Possession of a professional qualification in either (ACCA, CPA (U), CPA (K) (CIA) CIPS, ICSA is desirable KEY COMPETENCIES <• Good communication and interpersonal skills. • High integrity, innovative, creative and self-driven. •> computer literacy particularly in word processing, spreadsheets and power point Age: Between 35 and 50 years
Salary:	- USD/month
How to apply:	This job advert can also be found on the UNBS website: www.unbs.go.ug Mode of Application: Interested persons with the above requirements may submit their applications together with attached copies of all academic qualifications, copies of valid identity cards and detailed CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, to the address below in person or by post office latest 5.00pm, Friday 30th December 2011. The Executive Director, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Plot M217 Nakawa Industrial Area, RO. Box 6329, KAMPALA.