Jobs at Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) in Uganda

Job Title: Executive Secretary
Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS), Uganda )

The Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) is an autonomous, honorific and service organization that compromises a diverse group of scientists from the physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences. These scientists work together in an inter-displinary and trans- displinary manner to achieve their main goal of promoting excellence in sciences by offering independent, evidence- based advice by prosperity of Uganda. The Academy, established in 2000, was recognized by a Chartered granted by HE. the president in 2009. UNAS seeks to recruit an Executive Secretary to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Academy. The position, to be based in Kampala, will be full time, for a 3-year contract.

Specific Responsibilities:

The UNAS Executive Secretary is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the council as the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy. In particular, the Executive Secretary is responsible for the following:

    Management and Administration of the Academy programs, staff and assets.
    Provide leadership in implementation of Academy Strategic Plan.
    Provide leadership on implementation of policy, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of programs.
    Participate in mobilization of resources for the Academy
    Present quarterly and annual financial reports to council
    Preparation of annual budget, annual report and other reports of the academy
    Provide leadership for Human Resource Management including formation of effective teams.
    Management of UNAS Funds/Approval of expenditure requests.
    Act as Academy’s Accounting Officer.
    Link and represent the Academy to academic, government, international research, business organizations and other academies.
    Provide accountability for all Academy funds
    Assist the Secretary General in his/her functions to council.
    Active participation in regular staff team and one-to- one individual meetings, sharing of research and/or administrative best practices, learning experiences and ideas
    Carry-out any other duties as directed by the Secretary General.

Requirement:

    Ugandan citizen with PhD degree in any field relevant to Academy work or equivalent knowledge.
    At least 5 years' experience in management of an organization, human resources and related programmes.
    Demonstrate proficiency in conveying scientific/ technical/policy information in oral and written form.
    Experience in Financial Management at an organizational level.
    Ability to communicate and network at national and international levels.
    Ability to write fundable proposals.
    Ability to meet timelines.
    Ability to galvanize team work.
    Ability to prioritize and multitask.
    Good Information Technology.

How to apply:

Application process: Please send application letter together with detailed curriculum vitae and indicate names of three referees.

Application should be submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS), A4 Lincoln Flats, Makerere. University, P.O. Box 23911 Kampala – Uganda Or Email to unas@unas.or.ug.

The closing date for the receipt of application is 6th August, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted


Deadline: 6th August 2012