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• Support operations and administration of the Executive Committee by advising and informing the Executive Members and interfacing between Executive and staff.
• Serve as the head of management and will be accountable to the members of the Executive for operations throughout UVA membership, regional offices and the secretariat.
• Provide leadership to UVA secretariat and coordinates activities of the regional offices
• Oversee program, product and service delivery, including design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and service to UVA members and various categories of clients.
• As accounting officer: Ensure sound financial management, facilities and risk management.
• Prepare annual budgets for approval by the Executive and prudently manage the organization’s resources within the approved budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
• As a Public Relations Officer: Ensure that the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
• Resource mobilization: Lead the organizational resource mobilization efforts including planning and implementation, identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation. 

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university, preferably in Veterinary Medicine with a strong management postgraduate training e.g. MBA, MPH, Development Studies or Post Graduate Diploma in Organizational Management and/or related qualifications. A qualification in Social Sciences or Development Studies or Business Administration/Management with postgraduate training in Livestock-related courses or demonstrated experience in the Livestock Industry will be considered as well
• At least 3 years of work experience two of which should be at leadership level.
• Experience in managing membership organizations will be a strong advantage.
• An entrepreneurial, innovative self driven personality.
• Leadership skills and experience in managing a multi-skilled team and experience with managing donor funded programs is an added advantage.
• Additional advantage in possession of competencies in good written and oral communication skills, computer literacy, networking and interpersonal skills, results-orientation and ability to work on tight deadlines with minimum supervision

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