Job Title: Head of Trade, Economic Policies, Lobbying and Advocacy
Job Description
Head of Trade, Economic Policies, Lobbying and Advocacy
The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) is the longest serving private sector membership organisation in Uganda. UNCCI’s mission is to strengthen the •private sector in Uganda by promoting and assisting business.
JAVA CONSULTING LTD Promotes Performance Excellence of the Human Capital and Organizations.
We are honoured to have been retained by UNCCI to recruit for it two departmental heads as explained below:
Head of Trade, Economic Policies, Lobbying and Advocacy (Job Ref JVA 00160)_
Reporting to the Secretary General the jobholder’s responsibilities will be as follows:
• Create greater awareness and sensitization of key players and the general public on the need for a favourable business environment for the Chamber’s members.
• Develop strategies for lobbying the government and other stakeholders to create and sustain favourable business and trade policies.
• Create, mainstream and sustain advocacy in all UNCCI departments and structures.
• Network and co-operate with national and international players in pursuit of UNCCI’s members’ interests.
• Carry out research on policy and trade matters so as to keep abreast of the best practices.
Person specification:
• A minimum of five years experience in business in a competitive result focused environment.
• Proven experience in advocacy work as well as Data collection, Research, Report writing, and Documentation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Economics or Business or Journalism
How to Apply
The Director, Recruitments and Selection,
JAVA Consulting Ltd
Plot 116, Bukoto Street, Kamwokya,
(Clearly Signposted)
P.O.BOX 2979, Kampala
Telephones: 0414533216/7;
Email: java@javaconsult.co.ug
