Job Title:  Business Relations Officer

Organisation: Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA), is an industry-association in Uganda, that aims to bring together Ugandan industrialists and manufacturers in an attempt to guide the industrial actors in the country towards global competitiveness, on a sustainable basis. The association advises the government of Uganda in the formulation of national and regional industrial policy. UMA also serves as a collective lobby and mouthpiece for its members.

Job Summary:  Uganda Manufacturers Association is seeking a charismatic Business Relations Officer to promote and protect the reputation of the Uganda Manufacturers Association. The candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive business relations strategy to enhance the Association’s growth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a business relations strategy to promote the Association’s growth
• Profile and calendar key events of UMA members and ensure cross-participation
• Coordinate UMA members to participate in international and regional business missions
• Maintain external relations with embassies, attaches, and other coordination offices deemed essential to facilitate business for manufacturers
• Ensure effective communication of policy changes and others doing of business environment updates to UMA membership
• -Provide public relations support to the Business Development Department in promoting its activities and services
• Coordinate and manage UMA partnerships, collaborations, and joint programming to ensure effective implementation of shared aspirations of UMA and its stakeholders
• Plan and execute sponsorship strategies for UMA events at national and regional levels
• Develop, communicate, and execute the UMA annual business events calendar to ensure effective alignment and participation of all sectors of UMA membership
• Conduct member business satisfaction and feedback surveys to inform continuous adherence of UMA actions to member needs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Business Administration, Communications, international relations, or related fields
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business relations strategies
• Strong corporate relations and people management skills

Please submit your application, including your cover letter, CV, and contacts of three professional referees to;

Executive Director

Uganda Manufacturers Association

Email to: hr@uma.or.ug