About our Client

The ICT Association of Uganda (ICTAU) is a multi-stakeholder initiative formed by ICT Industry players from Uganda's private sector,with the vision of providing professional guidance to individuals and organizations in the private sector, bringing together all players (individual and corporate companies) within the ICT Sector in Uganda as well as offering advisory services to government on policy-based issues.It was established in 2014 to contribute to Uganda’s technological development by organizing key ICT stakeholders under one umbrella body capable of supporting/promoting ICT awareness, research and advocate for projects and policies concerning the adoption and usage of ICTs by the underserved and unreached in Uganda.

ICTAU is looking towards building a secretariet and is seeking to recruit an Executive Director who can drive the vision,strategy and objectives of the association.

Job Summary
The Executive Director will oversee all operations, functions and activities. He/she is the face of the organization, responsible for giving the proper strategic direction and lead the organization towards the realization of its mission. The Executive Directors main duties include; collaborating with a company’s leadership team, implementing strategic plans for the company’s development and managing relationships with stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with the board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions.
• Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Develop partnerships with company stakeholders, shareholders, industry regulators and other relevant parties.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
• Identify potential sources of investment and organize fundraising efforts.
• Represent the company at social and corporate events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the company’s message.
• Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
• Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field
• A minimum of five (5) years in a Senior Management Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including work with the media
• Demonstrated senior leadership and management skills in fostering teamwork, motivating others, managing organizational change, developing, and sustaining strategic partnerships
• Customer centricity.
• Advanced business acumen and financial skills.
• Advanced analytical and risk management acumen.
• Good decision-making, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Networking skills, tact and diplomacy; with ability to influence key people.
• Very strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage various stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, and exercise excellent judgment.