Job Title:  Manager Corporate Strategy    

Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head Corporate Strategy and Innovation

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary:  To support the head of corporate strategy & innovation in the formulation, management, and execution of UNOC’S corporate and subsidiary strategies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the formulation, management, and execution of UNOC’s Corporate Strategy, Business and Subsidiary Strategies.
• Support the Head of Corporate Strategy and Innovation in coordinating the UNOC
• Strategic plan to guide the organization’s long term strategic focus.
• Manage Corporate and Subsidiary Business Scorecards in line with the Group corporate objectives.
• Undertake Industry and scenario analysis for management to consider potential strategic options.
• Conduct in-depth research on competitor activities and market opportunities to identify growth areas and threats to the company.
• Manage, facilitate, and follow-through strategy development and review workshops.
• Lead and manage key performance metrics for UNOC and its subsidiary companies.
• Oversee the cascading and alignment of the company’s corporate strategy across all business units and subsidiaries.
• Manage the preparation of departmental periodic progress reports against the agreed departmental or functional strategic plans and initiatives.
• Co-ordinate periodic reviews and refining strategy to ensure that all strategic initiatives are delivered according to the agreed plans.
• Carry out research on industry, external and internal operating environment issues and emerging trends affecting the UNOC’s strategic direction.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Engineering and any other related field from a recognized University.
• A Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or any other business-related discipline.
• Professional Certification in Strategy Management such as Balance Scorecard (BSC), Strategy Management Professional (SMP), Strategic Management Performance System (SMPS), Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) etc, is an added advantage.
• Certification in Project Management or Specialised training in Project Planning & Management or M&E is an added advantage
• Technical knowledge and experience using statistical modelling and data analytics tools
• A minimum of 8 years of working experience with at least 4 years’ experience in Strategy Development and Management in a reputable organisation is an essential requirement
• Demonstrable experience in the implementation of robust strategy development frameworks in dynamic corporate organisations

Skills and Competencies

• Self-directed, proactive and delivery oriented
• Rigorous analytical skills,
• Ability to excel at solving problems that require sound logical reasoning, creative thinking,
• Strategy Development and Management Skills
• Corporate Performance Reporting and data visualisation
• Superior knowledge in Performance Management
• Strategic thinking skills
• Dynamic, autonomous with a can-do attitude
• Leadership and Management skills
• Training and facilitation skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Proficiency in analytical statistical tools, and other computer applications i.e. Ms Office

Note:

• Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
• Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.