Job Opportunity

 Job opportunity     Job Title:  Manager  Organisation: Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Limited (UCCCU) Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda   About UCCCU:   Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union (UCCCU) is a Secondary cooperative that brings together dairy farmers in Uganda. UCCCU was registered under Certificate No. 7231 as a Limited Co-operative Union in 2005. We are currently active in the 12 districts of South and mid -Western Uganda where our membership stands at 18,506 members in 140 primary cooperatives societies.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:  ·         Finalizing the update of the strategic plan, developing and managing the budget of the Union. ·         Analyzing and assessing continually UCCCU’s performance against the set objectives. ·         Recruiting and mentoring junior staff. ·         Setting performance targets and managing the performance of UCCCU’s staff through effective key performance indicators, targets, and goal settings as appropriate. ·         Working in consultation with project finance consultants and development partners to ensure that financial closure and funding of the UCCCU business is accomplished. ·         Negotiating with financial institutions and potential equity partners on the loan terms and equity terms for the union, based on a thorough evaluation of the Union’s short, medium and long term funding requirements. ·         Coordinating and working with UCCCU members.   Qualifications, Experience and Skills:   ·         Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a Business related course and an advanced degree in Business Management is an added advantage. ·         A minimum of 5 years’ experience, with a successful track record of distinguished leadership in senior management position, preferably in a cooperative environment. ·         Knowledge of management principles. ·         Knowledge of financial principles and cost management ·         Knowledge of sales and marketing principles. ·         Knowledge of key corporate governance principles, the role of the board and the executive management team. ·         Ability to manage handle conflicts. ·         Good communicator, active listener, and possessing strong decision-making skills. ·         Good team player.     Age:  35 – 50 years   How to Apply:  All interested candidates who desire to work with Uganda Crane Creameries Cooperative Union Limited (UCCCU) should submit an application letter, updated CV and contact information of two professional referees.   Address your application to the Chairman Board of Directors– UCCCU P.O. BOX 1088 Mbarara   Deliver your application to; Plot 16 Ntengye rd Kirehe, Ruti Ward, Nyamitanga Division, Mbarara Municipality.   Or send to kharmxas@gmail.com   Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   Deadline for submission: 5th October 2018