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Chief Executive Officer

kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
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Uganda Tourism Board

Administration Total Positions: Location: kampala, Uganda Fulltime Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Salary Scale: T1 Department: Chief Executive’s Office Duty Station: UTB Headquarters Reports To: Board of Directors Supervises: Deputy CEO, Managers, Senior Internal Auditor (Administratively) Contract Duration: Three (3) Years, Renewable MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To provide strategic and inspirational leadership to the UTB team, ensuring that UTB has a clear and compelling vision with well-developed strategic and risk assurance plans. These plans should result in delivering quality services to achieve the organization’s mandate as specified in the Tourism Act.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• a) Development, Implementation, and Review of the Strategic Plan. • b) Tourism Promotion. • c) Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations. • d) Governance and Leadership. • e) Financial and Procurement Management. • f) Team Performance Management. • g) Research and Innovation. • h) Industry Standards and Regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• a) Academic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in any of the following fields: Tourism, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Statistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or related fields obtained from a recognized university/institution. • Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Business Administration, Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or related fields from a recognized university/institution. • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Public Administration, Project Planning, Management, or related fields is an added advantage. • b) Experience: • At least 10 years of proven senior leadership and management in a credible public or private sector organization involving clear strategic thinking and planning, team building, direction, and supervision. • At least 7 years of experience in tourism, hospitality, or marketing. • Strong understanding of the tourism industry, including marketing, product development, and sustainable growth. • Excellent track record of performance at a high-level management position. • Proven ability to turn around organizational performance into a competitive and vibrant institution respected by stakeholders through innovation, change management, and systems building. • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and manage complex relationships. • 5. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS • a) Visionary leadership with a strong sense of integrity and ethics. • b) Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving. • c) Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • d) Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • e) Knowledge of the economic and market environment in which the private sector operates, including the wider African and international regions. • f) Resource mobilization, utilization, and accountability.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible Ugandans who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Application Requirements: A detailed CV (with email, contact, and postal addresses). Copies of all academic certificates and transcripts. Testimonials. Evidence of past and current appointments. A copy of your National Identity Card. Contact details (telephone, postal, and email) of three competent referees. Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM, 27th January 2025 Address Applications To: Chairman, Board of Directors Uganda Tourism Board Plot 42, Rotary Avenue (Lugogo Bypass) 6th Floor, Lugogo House P.O. Box 7211, Kampala Contact Details: Tel: +256 (0) 414 342 196/7 Email: recruitment@utb.go.ug NB: The full job advert can also be accessed on the UTB website at www.utb.go.ug/jobs
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