Business Development & Investor Support Executive Jobs – Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
Job Title: Business Development & Investor Support Executive
Organisation: Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager (Business Development & Investor Support)
About US:
Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) is a Statutory Body established by the Free Zones Act, 2014, for the purpose of creating opportunities for export-oriented investment and job creation. The Authority is positioning itself to establish industrial infrastructure, attract developers and Operators and provide innovative Investor Support Services in Free Zones, Export processing Zones and Free Ports.
Job Summary: The Business Development & Investor Support Executive will promote and coordinate investment, mobilisation of resources for developing the Free Zones, Export Processing Zones and Free Ports and implement marketing strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for Free Zones, export processing zones and Free Ports;
- Market feasibility studies carried out in public Free Zones, Export Processing zones and Free Port establishments to private developers and operators;
- Develop and promote cluster strategies for priority target sectors;
- Promote and market the Free Zones Programme, its products and services among investors and other stakeholders;
- Develop linkages with the relevant institutions both locally and internationally;
- Prepare proposals for resource mobilisation for Free Zones projects
- Review business and project implementation plans;
- Assist with Public-Private Partnerships, and Joint Ventures for the development of Free Zones;
- Liaise with Ministries, Government Agencies and Local Governments with regard to development and facilitation of free Zones, Export Processing Zones and Free Ports
- Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, or any related field from a recognised University.
- An honours Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Sciences or any other related field.
- A professional qualification in Marketing will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ working experience in the relevant field in a reputable institution.
- Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Proposal writing skills;
- Excellent knowledge of the Economy;
- Proficiency in the relevant computer packages;
- Self-motivation and capability to work under tight deadline in a competitive environment.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send applications accompanied by a comprehensive CV with 3 referees, copies of transcripts and certificates as well as other relevant academic and professional credentials including daytime contact addressed to;
The Director General
Attn: Head Projects and Consultancy Department
Uganda Management Institute
Plot No. 44/52 Jinja Road, Kampala
P.O. Box 20131 Kampala, Uganda
Submit hard-copies to the address above or soft copies to consultancies@umi.ac.ug or
umijobs2019@gmail.com
Deadline: Monday, 5th April 2021 by 3:00pm
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