National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Jobs – Managing Director

Job Title:  Managing Director
Organisation: National
Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:  Board
of Directors
About NSSF:
The National Social Security
Fund (NSSF) is the National Saving Scheme mandated by Government through the
National Social Security Fund Act to provide social security services to
private sector employees in Uganda. NSSF is also licensed by the Uganda
Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority as a Retirement Benefits Scheme. NSSF
is the largest social security services provider in Uganda covering all employees
in the private sector working in enterprises that have five or more workers who
are not covered by the Public service pension scheme. NSSF’s membership is now
over 1.3 million members. The Pension sector is going through major regulatory
changes which will lead to a significant impact on employees working with NSSF.
NSSF has significantly positioned itself as a dynamic and customer-centric
company to continue delivering quality services to the standards of the private
sector. Growing at Ugx 50 billion a month plus current assets standing at Ugx 3
(three) trillion and with opportunities that the new social security
legislation will present, the Fund is positioning Itself to remain the leading
social security provider of choice.
                                
Job Summary: The
Managing Director will strategically drive the Fund, managing all aspects of
the und, and create and oversee the successful implementation of the Fund’s
long and short term strategic plans aimed at delivering increased value to le
members.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides
    overall business strategic leadership and execution to achieve sustainable
    growth and profitability of the Fund;
  • Plays
    a leading role in coordinating and communicating all business activities;
  • Steers
    the Fund’s management of financial and operations systems, procedures and
    controls;
  • Provides
    strategic direction on new investment, business opportunities and
    initiatives over the long run;
  • Advises
    the Board on business plans and operational issues and communicates and
    lead implementation of the Board’s decision;
  • Directs
    and monitors performance of the Fund’s operational areas against agreed
    performance targets;
  • Maintains
    and develops organisational culture, values and reputation with all staff,
    customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory bodies; Augments
    relationships with local and global business partners; Promotes sound
    corporate governance and ethical standards at all levels within the
    organization;
  • Develops
    and manages complex relationships with all stakeholders, including
    government, regulatory authorities and employers;
  • Acts
    as a catalyst for change with specific accountability for ensuring the
    development of sound business development strategies and structures that
    support the Fund’s corporate and strategic objectives;
  • Provides
    overall leadership for NSSF, motivates and inspires Heads of Departments
    to deliver best value and manage their service area, people and budgets;
  • Promotes
    performance, risk and financial management culture in order to drive the
    continuous improvement in corporate governance and service delivery,
    efficiency and value for money; and
  • Promotes
    effective people management and provides developmental mentoring and
    coaching for his/her direct reports.
  • Perform
    any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant must also hold a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Accounting,
    Finance, Business Administration, or any other related discipline from a
    recognized university plus a Masters degree in a Business management related
    field and a professional qualification in any of the above related fields
    with a recognized body will be an added advantage.
  • At
    least ten years’ working experience at a Head of Department or Directorate
    level in a large financial services related organisation of international
    repute, five of which should be at CEO level.
  • Senior
    management experience in managing investment and implementing investment
    systems and procedures will be desirable.
The Managing Director must
possess the following attributes:
  • A
    high level of strategic and leadership abilities, confident and capable of
    leading and developing teams of experienced professionals;
  • Strong
    organizational and time management skills;
  • High
    levels of change and transformation skills
  • Proven
    track record of delivering results in an organization of a comparable
    size, scope and complexity;
  • Strong
    knowledge and hands on experience of financial products, including mutual
    funds, hedge funds, derivatives, swaps and other structured products;
  • Good
    understanding of the current global and local regulatory environment for
    investment funds as well as a demonstrated ability to keep on top of
    developments in the pension sector globally;
  • Ability
    to analyse complex statistical data and present information, both verbally
    and in writing in a clear and concise manner;
  • Good
    and resilient negotiator with sound judgement and a demonstrated
    understanding of corporate governance and ethics; and
  • Evidence
    of ability to interact, relate to, work with and support the activities of
    the fund’s highly qualified staff and Board members is desirable.
How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile and desire to work with NSSF,
please send your applications in confidence to the address below. Please send
your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration
as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Please include day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names
and addresses of three references to: The People and Change Division
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Limited 1 Colville Street P.O. Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: hr.s@ug.pwc.com.
NB: Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th
January 2014

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