Chief Operating Officer Job Vacancy in Uganda

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Job ref: ADM. 56/136/01 [01/11]
Reports to : Auditor general

terms of service:

Contractual for five (5) years and renewable subject to satisfactory performance and through mutual consent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be Ugandans holding Honours Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Public Resource Management plus a Masters Degree in any of the following fields; Human Resource/Management Studies, Development Studies, Public Administration and/or Business Administration from a recognized University or Institution. A professional accounting qualification will be highly desirable.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should have proven integrity, a thorough working knowledge of Administration, public sector financial regulations and practices as well as relevant provisions of the Constitution, With reference to the skills and competencies required for this position, it is unlikely that an applicant below mid thirty in age and less than tour years in a top management

DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Auditor General for directing the day to day activities of the division of support services and will perform the following duties:
• Support the AG to ensure that the OAG operates efficiently and effectively;
• Ensure that appropriate governance is in place and is effective to promote good standards of propriety, stewardship and risk management;
• Ensure that well developed strategic business, operational planning and performance management systems support the achievement of objectives and help realize new and improvement with a clear focus on systemic issues;
• Act as an agent to secure change as necessary in skills, approach, culture and product development to achieve the AG's and Top Management Group's vision; the OAG and (ii) realize opportunities to extend the AG's remit and enhance the OAG's impact and reputation;
• Provide strategic leadership for the further development of both financial and value for money audit disciplines;
• Promote and maintain an organizational culture that enables staff to realize their full potential for the benefit of the OAG.


Job requirement

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The incumbent will need to possess the following skills/competencies as:
• Vision: Ability to work closely with the Auditor General and the Top management team in development of strategic, long-term plans, and vision and take a lead position in goal-setting using the ability to "look around corners" to anticipate future opportunities or problems and undertake strategic and pre-emptive action. This will also be demonstrated in the ability to manage short-term issues within a strategy tor long-term, sustainable
• High emotional and social intelligence; Possesses exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills that drive results and deliver through others
• Building and Managing Teams: Inspires, motivates, coaches, mentors and develops others. Listens well and continuously learns and seeks advice and feedback from others. Encourages initiative, creativity, problem solving and sharing information;
• Results Oriented: Relentlessly pursues improvement and results. Flexible, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate high level of responsibility and multiple priorities. Creates a culture of mutual accountability and institutes unquestionable robust financial discipline in the business processes and work ethics of staff.
• Financial, Budgetary and Analytical Skill: Ability to fully understand and interpret financial and budgetary data, analyze it, and report on it monthly to collectively assist Top management in timely decision making and providing strategic direction to achieving the "change management" process in an organization.


How to apply

Applications must be accompanied by;
• A detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly supports the competencies and skills mentioned above.
• Copies of academic qualifications, testimonials and professional training certificates.
• Names of three (3) referees and their contacts.
• A recent passport size photograph.



Applications should be addressed to;

The Auditor General
P.O. Box 7083
KAMPALA

• All applications should be submitted on Public Service Commission PSC Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained from Public Service Commission offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service Commission offices.
• Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.
• To reach not later than 2nd March, 2011 before 04.00pm.
• Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office.
• Late submissions will not be received.