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Job Title:  Director of Business Strategy
and Business Development

Organisation: Uganda
Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) 

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Uganda Coffee
Development Authority (UCDA) is established as a public Authority with a
mandate to promote and oversee the coffee industry by supporting research,
promoting production, controlling the quality and improving the marketing of
coffee in order to optimize foreign exchange earnings for the country and
payments to the farmers. UCDA’s mission is “To facilitate increase in quality
coffee production, productivity, and consumption”.

Job Summary:  The Director Strategy and Business Development
will head the Directorate of Strategy and Business Development, provide
leadership and technical guidance in the development of coffee policies,
strategies and corporate plans of the Authority in line with its statutory
mandate and national priorities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Strategy
formulation and implementation;

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Authority in the development
  of coffee policies and strategy formulation including critical review of
  her vision, mission, business objectives and values.
• Ensure that all Directorates / Departments business plans and
  activities are well aligned in order to achieve the organizational mission
  and objectives.

Programme and
Project Development;

• Initiate and coordinate the development of relevant initiatives,
  programs and projects to support the implementation of coffee policies and
  corporate strategy.
• Guide Management on the optimal resource mobilization strategies to
  supplement the Authority’s resource base for the implementation of key
  initiatives, programs and projects.
• Identify and engage with development partners for key coffee
  initiatives, programs and projects for a well-coordinated, vibrant and
  sustainable coffee sub-sector.

Business
Development;

• Provide leadership and technical support for enterprise development
  along the coffee value chain through directing and managing the
  Authority’s business development activities.
• Develop and lead the Authority’s business development team in
  sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership and technical support to other coffee value chain
  actors in scouting, development, managing and implementing new business
  opportunities.

Market Intelligence
and information dissemination;

• Provide leadership and guidance in the monitoring of global and
  local trends of the coffee market.
• Review coffee industry reports and ensure real-time dissemination to
  Management and industry stakeholders.

Monitoring and
Evaluation;

• Develop the performance monitoring and evaluation framework of
  coffee initiatives, programs and projects to ensure consistency and harmony
  with the National Coffee Policy and Strategy.
• Oversee policy research on existing and new programs, and make
  recommendations to Management on policy changes, new market opportunities,
  joint ventures, and projects.
• Provide oversight in monitoring the performance of the coffee sub
  sector and evaluate its contribution to the economy.

Partnerships and
collaborations;

• Develop strategic linkages with coffee sub-sector stakeholders in
  order to promote coffee development and regulation programs, as well as enhance
  effectiveness in program coordination and implementation.
• Initiate MOUs with public and private institutions where
  appropriate.
• Provide regular feedback on the status of the partnerships and
  networks.

People management
and supervision;

• Provide leadership and guidance for unison understanding of the
  Directorates’ objectives and goals.
• Manage the performance of Directorate staff and provide continuous
  guidance to help them meet their expected performance targets.
• Coach and develop the Directorate’s Team, through setting of
  objectives, training and personal development, and succession plans.

Process Support;

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of the Directorate’s
  business plan, annual work plans and budgets; and monitor their
  implementation;
• Develop the Directorate’s procurement plans, and monitor their
  implementation in line with established procurement guidelines;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategy and business
  development processes as per organizational objectives;
• Evaluate the Risk Management strategies for the Directorate to
  confirm compliance with the Authority’s Risk Management Framework;
• Guide and oversee the governance process in the various
  Directorates, departments, sections and business units.

Reporting;

• Prepare the Directorate’s reports and submit them to Management Team
  for approval in line with established reporting procedures;
• Prepare and disseminate the Annual Report in accordance with
  statutory requirements and disseminate information to stakeholders
  regarding achievements/milestones in the implementation of the Coffee
  Policy and the National Coffee Strategy;

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Director of Business Strategy and
  Business Development employment opportunity must hold a Master’s degree in
  any one of the following fields: Economics, Economic Policy and Planning,
  Economic Policy Management, Business Administration, Coffee Economics, Quantitative
  Economics, Development Evaluation, or Public Policy;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any one of the following fields: Economics,
  Business Statistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Coffee Economics
  or Social Sciences;
• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or Project
  Planning or Analytics will be an added advantage;
• At least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in a reputable
  organization, seven (7) years of which should have been at a senior level
  in policy and strategy formulation and analysis, research, project
  conceptualization and management;
• Ability to lead the formulation and development of strategies, plans
  and programs;
• Proven ability to develop strategic linkages, partnerships and
  networks with Government Agencies, Coffee Associations, private sector
  actors, and Development Partners;
• Business intelligence and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team
  setting; and
• Project management and implementation skills.

How to Apply:

If you believe you
can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the relevant criteria for the role
above, please submit your application, including copies of your academic and
professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae, e-mail and
telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and
work experience.

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Deadline: 23^rd August 2019

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