Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) Has a Job opportunity

Job Title: Chief Executive Secretary

Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) is the largest non-governmental umbrella Farmers Organization in Uganda embracing farmers' organizations and agro-related industries, companies and service sector with the view of enhancing their capacity to render effective
Its mission is to advocate for favourable policies and strengthen farmers organizations for increased farmer empowerment.
The Federation seeks to recruit a person able to deliver with minimum supervision, hard working and dynamic with vast NGO and private companies experience. UNFFE invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the position below.

Position Title: Chief Executive Secretary (CES)
Location: UNFFE Secretariat
The successful candidate shall report to the National Executive Committee (NEC), headed by the President.


Responsibilities:
• Head of the Federation Technical Secretariat.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the Federation.
• Management and oversight of interface between the Federation and the stakeholders
• Lead and monitor activities of the Federation.
• Provide leadership and ensure corporate governance best practices.
• Guides NEC in strategic planning and direction for the development of the federation
• Frequently travel to the field to monitor activities being implemented by the member organizations.

The detailed description of duties and responsibilities and the detailed terms of reference is available at UNEFFE Offices.


Job requirement

Job Requirements:
1. University Degree in Public Administration and Management .Law, Business Administration or any other relevant field
2. Masters Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration and Management is a MUST.
3. Other Post graduate qualifications and demonstrated skills in project planning and Management will be an added advantage.
4. Minimum working experience of 5 years with National NGOs or Private Companies / Corporate at the level of Chief Executive Officer /Managing Director.
5. Good Communication and negotiation skills.
6. Ability to supervise staff and motivate them.


How to apply

Application letters with comprehensive CV including day time contacts and names of three independent referees should be sent or hand delivered to UNFFE Head Office at Plot 27 Nakasero Hill Road, P.O. Box. 6213, Kampala not later than Monday 18th / 07/ 2011

Application letters should be addressed to the President, UNFFE and should be clearly marked: APPLICATION FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY on the envelope.