JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

To provide technical support and guidance on management of international trade and export of products and Services from the different regions of Uganda

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1) Guiding regional export marketing officers to identify potential products and services for export from the different regions of Uganda;

2) Identifying new markets and opportunities for products and services from the different regions;

3) Monitoring and reporting on export performance and marketing trends using data analytics tools;

4) Developing region specific product and service profiles to guide development and promotion of exports from the regions;

5) Developing and executing regional export marketing plans;

6) Organizing and coordinating regional export awareness activities;

7) Building relationships with regional current and potential exporters, development partners and other stakeholders;

8) Facilitating out-reach programs to associations of producers, exporters, and other identifiable groupings such as PWDs;

9) Liaising with Internal Organization Departments for export promotion and development; and

10)Supervising and appraising staff

Person specifications

a) Academic Qualifications

Either:

A Honors’ Bachelor’s Degree in either Marketing, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science and Data Communications, Information Management Systems, Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness from a recognized degree awarding University or Institution

Or:

Full professional Qualification/ Membership of Marketing (CIM) from a recognized degree awarding University or Institution

b) Work Experience

At least three (3) years' working experience at Officer level from a reputable organization/entity

c) Competencies

i) Technical

▪ Knowledge Management

▪ Information and Communication Technology

▪ Human Resources Management

▪ Financial Management

▪ Risk Management

▪ Research and Analytical skills

ii) Behavioral

▪ Team work

▪ Concern for Quality and Standards

▪ Accountabilities

▪ Ethics and Integrity

▪ Communicating effectively

▪ Time management