Bank Secretary Jobs at Uganda Development Bank

Job Title: HEAD OF LEGAL/BANK SECRETARY – (1 Position)
Salary Scale: UDBL 2

Reports to:       Chief Executive Officer/Board of Directors

Location:           Head Office

Supervises:        Staff in the Legal Department

Basic Function

To Manage the Legal Department of the Bank, provide Company Secretarial Services to the Board and ensure that the Bank is provided with appropriate legal services in the Operations of its business.

Major Activities of the Job

Board secretarial services

Prepares and/or reviews Board papers from other business units for quality assurance purposes, for Board and Committee meetings.
In consultation with the Chairman and CEO, prepares a schedule and an agenda for Board and Committee meetings. Reviews agenda for Board and Committee meetings.
Informs the Board on key issues affecting the Fund and respond to Board queries and requests with regards to areas to do with current or future legislation.
Prepares Action reports for reporting back to the Board on the progress of implementation of Board decisions.
He/she will ensure proper and orderly conduct of Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
Managerial responsibilities

Allocates work in the department and monitor progress, performance, and timely quality of service.
Approves all expenses relating to the Department in accordance with standard procedures.
Responsible for custody, and application of common seal.
Responsible for the custody of  official documents
Advisory services

Provides legal advisory services to all matters of a legal nature.  This would include areas such as new legislation, internal policies and procedures, major pending cases involving / affecting the Bank, insurance etc.
Reviews and finalizes contracts for various services from the business units and external parties. Negotiate with external parties on contract terms and conditions.
Oversees the carrying out of legal due diligence on investment proposals for submission to the executive committee of  management and subsequently to the Board
Ensures timely compliance with all statutory requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Desirable Competencies

Good judgment and decision making skills
Planning and organizational skills
Leadership and people management skills
Quality orientation
Good oral and written communication skills
Negotiation and influencing skills
Demonstrated high levels of integrity (candidates must provide or attach a strong recommendation or testimony of their integrity and moral uprightness)
Qualifications:

LLB (Hon) Degree; Postgraduate Diploma in Legal practice and; the person MUST be an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda.  A recognized management course or ICSA would be an added advantage.

Experience

A working experience of over 10 years; preferably in a financial institution.
Outstanding track record of having handled successful litigations or court cases.
Excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and collaborative working style with capability to work in partnership with the Board, CEO and other heads of department.
High level of personal integrity, considerable knowledge, experience and competence in managing legal matters.
Ability to lead and create a motivated and energized human resource base, with a focus on results based performance.
Ability to handle corporate matters

How to Apply:

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK

15A Clement Hill Road, Ruth Towers

 P.O.Box 7210, Kampala

 Telephone: 256(41)4355 550/4355 555.

 Fax: 256(41)4355556,

 Tele: 61143

 Web site; www.udbl.co.ug Email address: info@udbl.co.ug

Chief Executive Officer Careers at Uganda Development Bank

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer – (1 Position)

Salary Grade:               UDBL 1

Location:                    Head Office

Reports to:                 Board of Directors

Supervises: Director Human Resources & Administration, Director Finance; Director Development Finance; Bank Secretary; & Director Management Information Systems and the entire UDBL Staff indirectly.

Basic Function

To design, develop, lead the implementation of the Bank's strategic plan, and manage the Bank's resources so as to provide shareholder value, profitability and affordable consumer services countrywide.

Major Activities of the Job

Bank Strategic Direction

Develop and coordinate implementation of Bank’s vision, mission, core values and principles that are in line with the Bank’s objectives
Draw up strategic plans for the Bank in line with the mission statement of the Bank.
Link and adapt the Bank's operating environment to the business plan in order to achieve its goals.
Shareholder obligation fulfillment

Monitor compliance and report to the Board
Liaise with the Board and follow up on meeting Bank objectives.
Stakeholder Management

Provide policy direction in establishing and implementing sound marketing strategy that creates competitive positioning of the organization in line with the approved strategic plan
Establish linkages and create positive image with other entities in compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements.
Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant   government departments, agencies, local authorities, key decision makers and other stakeholders.
Present the annual report, business plan and financial statements of the Bank for approval by the Board.
Board of Directors

Liaise with the board members to draw the agenda for the Board meetings
Ensure that matters presented to the Board for review are of acceptable standard, adequately presented and are submitted on time
Provide information and /or allow board members access to staff in order to gain information relevant for decision making
Ensure that the Bank's management information system is capable of meeting the directors’ needs.
Provide ongoing advice and necessary information to Board members on business issues.
Day to day operations of the Bank

General

Build the Bank’s Reputation as an efficient, profitable, customer – focused Institution and a leader in Development Financing.
Monitor and evaluate performance  of the Bank  in accordance with the  contractual, legal and regulatory obligations
Ensure the adequate performance of the Bank's portfolio
Co-ordinate the preparation and printing of annual report
Monitor and supervise   individual  directors’  and relevant managers’ performance
Liaise  with government bodies and contractual partners to  ensure  constant  information  flow
Supervise the implementation of the  strategic plan, financial plans and budgets.
Direct  the  development and implementation   of the  performance management system in the Bank
Act as  an accounting   officer  for  the   Bank  as per the Bank policy and  procedures
Be responsible for the management of the procurement function of the Bank through the Contracts Committee and the Procurement and Disposal Unit (PDU)
Represent the  Bank  in negotiations  with customers, suppliers  government departments and other key  contacts to secure the most effective contract terms  for the Bank
Risk Management

Guide the risk management team on integrated risk management
Supervise the implementation of safety and risk frame work in the Bank.
Provide guidance and ensure development of risk management strategy
Integrate risk management in all Bank  decisions
Interpret the  environment regulations relevant to the   Bank and  advise management  on the  way forward
Provide support to the risk management team to ensure the successful implementation of their program
Arrange for a risk management audit once in two years.
Human Resources Support

Identify development gaps in all direct reports
Discuss developmental and training needs with direct reports
Arrange for appropriate training and exposure interventions
PERSON SPECIFICATION

Minimum Education: Masters degree in any of the following fields: business administration, project management, commerce, finance, economics, or statistics specializing in fields such as banking, finance, Economics, accounting,

Minimum Experience: Ten (10) years in a managerial position in a  financial Institution.

Skills / Competencies Required

Analytical and problem –solving skills

Good report writing skills

Good communication skills.

Knowledge of management philosophies

Business understanding

Good managerial / supervisory skills.

Knowledge of HR processes, e.g. performance management, disciplinary processes, etc.

Good interpersonal skills

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK

15A Clement Hill Road, Ruth Towers

 P.O.Box 7210, Kampala

 Telephone: 256(41)4355 550/4355 555.

 Fax: 256(41)4355556,

 Tele: 61143

 Web site; www.udbl.co.ug Email address: info@udbl.co.ug

Director Finance Jobs in Uganda at Uganda Development Bank

Job Title: Director Finance (1 Position)


Salary Scale: UDBL 2

Reports to:    Chief Executive Officer

Location:        Head Office

Supervises:     The entire staff in the Department of Finance.

Basic Function:

To contribute to the attainment of the Bank’s business objectives by:

Providing strategic direction in the areas of financial management
Oversee the development of all necessary policies and procedures to ensure standardization in these areas.
Ensuring all the financial resources and Financial Records of the Bank are management efficiently and effectively.
Major Activities of the Job

Strategic Direction

Contribute to the achievement of the Bank’s business objectives by providing advice and guidance on strategy
Initiate the development of strategies that will support the achievement of organizational mission, core values and business objectives
Provide ongoing advice to Board members on business and financial issues.
Continuously evaluate strategic direction to confirm alignment with Bank objectives.
Stakeholder Management

Identify all key stakeholders for the finance and procurement processes
Identify relevant and thorny issues and devise a plan to address them
Continuously communicate with stakeholders to improve Bank  image
Financial Management

Confirm reporting in compliance with relevant IFRS
Co-ordinate timely preparation of accurate annual financial statement.
Liaise with external auditors and arrange for timely review of the financial statements
Ensure the timely preparation, review and submission of both annual year plan and budgets
Continuously monitor and review the financial position of the Bank  to confirm value for the business
Provide financial reports to management and the Board
Manage the processing, payment and reconciliation of all suppliers.
Manage all aspects of fixed asset accounting, ensuring that amounts ultimately recorded in the general ledger are correct.
Monitoring all Balance sheet and Income Statement account movements and ensuring that they reflect the correct balances and all relevant account reconciliations are performed and corrective actions taken timeously.
Management Reporting

Ensuring that all internal and external reporting requirements are timeously met, including preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts, Group Accounts and Statutory Annual Financial Statements,
Being the custodian of the General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, and the central repository for all Financial and Management information for the Bank.
Monitoring all Balance sheet and Income Statement account movements and ensuring that they reflect the correct balances and all relevant account reconciliations are performed and corrective actions taken timeously.
Manage all aspects of fixed asset accounting, ensuring that amounts ultimately recorded in the general ledger are correct.
Preparation of monthly commentaries on UDBL results, including investigation into inconsistent and/or major variances.
Facilitate the design and implementation of reporting systems to provide and communicate quality information.
Treasury Management

Draft strategies to raise funds in international and domestic capital markets and effectively administer borrowings and receipts ;
Analyse and manage the currency and interest rate risks on UDBL’s balance sheet;
Prepare investment and capital replenishment proposals in respect UDBL’s capital increase and replenishments of its concessional loan window, the Social Development Fund;
Review and recommend best practices for the management of UDBL’s ALM policies on liquidity, develop strategies for income management, currency management practices and loan pricing;
Manage UDBL’s investment portfolio and ensure that UDBL’s liquidity requirements are met at all times;
Ensure effective treasury operations and provide guidance on operational issues and UDBL policies.
Provide timely information and reports for ALCO business of the Bank
Tax, capital & Statutory Requirements

Manage compliance with tax law in UDBL and all tax aspects including transfer pricing, withholding taxes, indirect taxes, PAYE and tax planning
Identification and evaluation of taxation risks within UDBL
Preparation of monthly and annual taxation computations and returns.
Optimisation of UDBL’s taxation expense, by identifying areas of tax savings
Manage the relationship and participate in selection of external taxation consultants serving UDBL
Ensure that the Bank’s statutory audits are delivered in accordance with the statutory requirements
Result Areas/Outputs

Identifying and developing  long term strategy regarding the preparation of financial statements in terms of IFRS
Management of identified and developed  processes and strategies to facilitate the effective preparation of financial statements in terms of IFRS throughout the Bank
Identifying and informing management of potential problems areas and recommending corrective action strategies in Time
Advising the Audit Committee, Board, management and their staff on the accounting impact of IFRS issues in the financial statements
Providing support and advisory  services to Management, Audit Committee and the Board  on all financial issues
6.       Keeping  abreast with the best practices and legal requirement and align these with director reporting
Coordinate the Bank’s  external Audit  Plan
Driving  the discussion process for external audit  significant  findings  & table them to the Audit  Committee
Liaise and  prepare report  with the Bank  contractual  stakeholders
Consult with the Bank  lawyers on all legal issues
Direct the activities of Procurement and Finance departments
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

Skills Required

Excellent communication skills at senior management
Basic knowledge of contracts
Knowledge of Accounting Policies and Procedures
Computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and accounting software
Thorough understanding and knowledge of IFRS
Analytical and  problem –solving  skills
Strategic thinking  skills
Good report writing skills
Good managerial / supervisory skills.
Good interpersonal skills
Minimum Education and Training

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualification in Accounting

Must be a licensed Accountant.

Minimum Work Experience

Eight years in management with three years’ experience in preparation and presentation of relevant  Board matters.

Job Description

UGANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK

15A Clement Hill Road, Ruth Towers

 P.O.Box 7210, Kampala

 Telephone: 256(41)4355 550/4355 555.

 Fax: 256(41)4355556,

 Tele: 61143

 Web site; www.udbl.co.ug Email address: info@udbl.co.ug




How to Apply

Application procedure:
All applications should be hand delivered to:
Ag Chief Executive Officer,
Plot 15 Clement Hill Road, Ruth Towers,
P.O .Box 7210 Kampala.

All copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.
Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 19th October 2012

Jobs at Uganda Development Bank in Uganda

Job Title: Director Management Information Systems (1 Position)

Job Description

Job Title:       Director Management Information Systems

Salary Scale:  UDBL 2

Location of Post:       Head Office

Reports to:                 Chief Executive Officer

Supervises:                 Staff of the Management Information Systems Division

Basic Function

To ensure smooth and efficient running of the Information Technology function in the bank and align it towards achievement of the Bank’s Vision audits business strategies, goals and objectives.

Major Activities of the Job

Strategic Direction

Contribute to the achievement of the Bank’s business objectives by providing advice and guidance on strategy
Initiate the development of strategies that will support the achievement of organizational mission, core values and business objectives
Provide ongoing advice to Board members on MIS and Technology  issues.
Continuously evaluate strategic direction to confirm alignment with Bank objectives.
Stakeholder Management

Identify all key stakeholders for the MIS  and System  processes
Identify relevant and thorny issues and devise a plan to address them
Continuously communicate with stakeholders to improve Bank  image
Result Areas/Outputs

To coordinate and ensure a smooth change of the bank’s core banking systems.
Ensure adequate IT policies and procedures are in place and implement approved IT policy changes
Ensure that efficient systems are available to both internal and external customers.
Overall supervision of services of the Department through procedural quality assurance
Ensure provision of technology system to support the business in terms of hardware and software networking
Ensure that all projects are implemented in time and within budget.
Ensure adequate resources are allocated to support projects and changes to the system.
Define and manage the MIS CAPEX & OPEX budgets.
Ensure continuous service for all systems.
Maintenance of the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the internal and external customers
Management of Contingency Plans through regular testing and updating of the contingency systems
Participation in the improvement of the bank’s IT Policy through policy change proposals.
Implementation of approved IT policy changes
Ensuring compliance through training & monitoring
Ensure Disaster Recovery Plans are in place to ensure business continuity
Skills Required

Excellent communication skills at senior management
Basic knowledge of contracts
Project Management skills
Analytical and  problem –solving  skills
Strategic thinking  skills
Good report writing skills
Good managerial / supervisory skills.
Good interpersonal skills
Minimum Education and Training

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Computer science, Engineering, or relevant field.

Post graduate Degree in a MIS field is a MUST.

A professional certification will be added advantage.

Minimum Work Experience

Eight years in management in a similar environment in a financial institutionwith three years’ experience in preparation and presentation of relevant Board Matters


How to Apply

Application procedure:
All applications should be hand delivered to:
Ag Chief Executive Officer,
Plot 15 Clement Hill Road, Ruth Towers,
P.O .Box 7210 Kampala.

All copies of academic and professional credentials and testimonials MUST be attached to the applications.
Please note that only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 19th October 2012

Principal Township Officer Jobs at Rakai District Service Commission

Job Title: PRINCIPAL TOWNSHIP OFFICER (TOWN CLERK)

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant a post in Kyotera Town Council (Rakai District). Applications in Triplicate  should be addressed to the Secretary, Rakai District Service Commission, P.O. Box 21, Kyotera not later than 12th November 2012 on PSC Application  Form 3 (2008) obtainable from Secretaries DSC or PSC Kampala. Handwritten applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae will also be accepted.  Applications should bear the title of the post and serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be
informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

ONLY PHOTOSTAT copies of academic certificates and testimonials and NOT originals must be attached to the applications. Passport size photographs should  be attached on each of the forms for proper identification. Day time telephone contact numbers should be clearly indicated.

POST: PRINCIPAL TOWNSHIP OFFICER (TOWN CLERK)

Ref: DSC-RKI/002/2012
Vacancy: 01
Salary Scale: U2
Age: 30-45years
Qualifications:
• An Honours Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration or Law or Commerce (Management option) or  Business Administratrion (Management option) or Business Studies (Management option) or Management Science or Urban Planning and Management from a recognized University.
• Certificate in Administrative Law from a recognized institution.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Urban Planning and Management or Development Studies or Finance and Accounting from a recognized University/Institution.
Experience:
• At least six (6) years of experience three of which should have been at the level of Senior Township Officer or Senior Assistant Town Clerk in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties:
• Managing and coordinating the implementation of national policies, regulations, programmes, projects and Council decisions in the Town Council;
• Providing technical advice to Council on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Town Council;
• Developing and coordinating plans and budgets for Council activities;
• Providing safe custody and accountability for resources, records and other facilities of the Council;
• Supporting physical planning for the Town Council and approving structural plans; and Developing and maintaining infrastructure in the Town Council including roads and buildings.
Secretary, District Service Commission – Rakai


How to Apply

Applications in Triplicate should be addressed to the Secretary, Rakai District Service Commission, P.O. Box 21, Kyotera not later than 12th November 2012 on PSC Application Form 3 (2008) obtainable from Secretaries DSC or PSC Kampala. Handwritten applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae will also be accepted. Applications should bear the title of the post and serving officers should route their applications through their Heads of Department who must be
informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

ONLY PHOTOSTAT copies of academic certificates and testimonials and NOT originals must be attached to the applications. Passport size photographs should be attached on each of the forms for proper identification. Day time telephone contact numbers should be clearly indicated.