Deputy Executive Secretary Job Placement – Uganda National Council for Science and Technology ( UNCST )
Job Title: Deputy Executive Secretary
Organization: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology ( UNCST )
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology ( UNCST ) is a Government agency established in 1990 by an Act ot Parliament (CAP. 209). The UNCST under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MoSTl) is mandated to develop and implement strategies for integrating Science and Technology (S&T) into the national development process.
Job Summary: The Deputy Executive Secretary’s main roles will be to deputize for the Executive Secretary by providing effective leadership, planning and coordination of UNCST technical programmes and projects; and supporting management and administrative activities..
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Executive Secretary in the day to day management and general administration of operations of UNCST, basing on institutional policies and procedures;
- Provide strategic leadership and technical support in developing and implementing the Council’s Strategic and operational plans;
- Provide effective leadership in preparation of institutional, annual and quarterly work plans and budgets, ensuring their timely approval and effective implementation & reporting;
- Provide technical support to the Executive Secretary in management of financial and human resources, as well as physical assets;
- Provide technical support in monitoring performance of UNCST technical Departments against agreed performance targets;
- Support the Executive secretary in ensuring effective institutional representation at local and international engagements;
- Support the Executive Secretary in ensuring that performance objectives and statutory requirements of the Council are achieved.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should be a Ugandan with a minimum of a PhD degree in any relevant science or technology discipline;
- Possession of a Master’s degree in any relevant science or technology discipline;
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in any relevant science or technology discipline;
- Post graduate qualification or proven experience in financial management, business management or a similar field will be an added advantage.
- At least eight (8) years of working experience, four (4) of which should be in management of operations/programmes in a science and technology or related field at a senior level;
- Proven experience in strategic planning, leadership, public relations and resource mobilization;
- Proven experience in management and implementation of science and technology development projects;
- Proven experience working with development partners. Managerial and Administrative
Competencies:
- Commitment to advancement of science and technology;
- High level of integrity;
- Proven knowledge of Science, Technology and innovation sector environment;
- Excellent people management skills, with experience in developing and leading diverse teams;
- Strong interpersonal, team building, negotiation and collaboration skills;
- Proven management ability with a clean record of service;
- Attention to detail, focused and solution driven with the willingness and ability to implement innovative ideas and improve institutional culture;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts and curriculum vitae giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, experience (with evidence), and naming three referees, plus their postal, email and telephone contacts to the address below;
Head, Human Resource
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Plot 6, Kimera Road, Ntinda
P.0 Box 6884, Kampala
Email to: recruitment@uncst.go.ug
Note: Please indicate the position on the Envelope
Deadline: 6th November 2019 by 5:00pm