Jobs at The British High Commission

The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC andDFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.


Key Responsibilities

* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organisations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
* To have overall responsibility for the joint administrative budgets in the region of GBP 4.5 million including forecasting and development of realistic and responsible resource allocation bids.
* To Ensure effective financial control systems and procedures.
* To oversee the IT and Information systems, including effective implementation and compliance with security information policies.
* To oversee the contracting and procurement operations, ensuring corporate compliance and demonstrating value for money.

Qualifications and Experience

* A Bachelors Degree in any discipline, but preferably in Management or Administration.
* A Masters Degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
* 7-9 years experience in management with at least 5 years at senior management level.
* Experience at General Manager or similar level in private sector/NGO/Donor or similar organisation.
* Experience of public sector organisations would be useful.
* Experience in accounting and procurement.

Key Competencies

* Managing and Developing Staff
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering Results
* Problem Solving and Judgement
* Working with Others
* Strategic Awareness

How to apply

To apply please send or e-mail your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the above competencies, with 3 work-related referees including copies of educational certificates to the address below. Clearly mark the subject field or envelope: “BHC/DFID – Head of Corporate Services”. Attachments to e-mails must not be more than 2 MB.

Closing date is 1700 on 29 November 2010

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

The British High Commission and DFID Uganda are equal opportunity employers

People Performance Group

Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante

P.O. Box 12405, Kampala

Attn.: The Director

E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug

Web: www.ppg.co.ug