Executive Director

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

Location: Uganda
Category: Other Services

Job Type: N/A
Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Data communications, Broadcasting, Postal and Radio communications, and Infrastructure. To achieve this mandate, UCC seeks to recruit an individual with demonstrated experience, skills, and competencies to fill the position of Executive Director of the Commission.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the Chief Executive officer of the Commission with the overall responsibility of providing leadership in the development and implementation of the Commission’s strategic plan, policies, and programs in relation to the functions of the Commission as provided in the Uganda Communications Act 2013 and other enabling laws.

Summary of Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

To lead the strategic planning and strategy implementation to fulfill the mission of the Commission and work closely with the Board to develop and implement policy decisions.
To provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of policies and programs agreed upon within the key functions of the Commission.
To ensure effective development of policies and strategies that ensure the financial health of the Commission; ensure fiscal management and integrity of the Commission including submission of the proposed annual budget and financial reports to the Board.
Administer, organize, and supervise the staff of the Commission by developing and implementing effective human resource and administrative policies for the effective management of the Commission.
Keep the Board informed of the activities of the Commission and provide timely and accurate information to enable the Board to make informed policy decisions.
Responsible for signing all contracts, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the Commission.
Establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders and utilize them to enhance the mission of the Commission.
To serve as the Commission’s primary spokesperson to the Commission’s constituents, the media, and the public.

Education and Professional Qualifications ·
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: communications, economics, finance, law, management, public administration, or related fields. · Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: communications, economics, finance, law, administration, or related field.

Work Experience
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of work experience in areas of strategic leadership in the communications, regulatory, policy development, public administration, management, and governance areas of which five (5) years must be in a senior management position in a similar corporate environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Strategic thinking, planning, and management
Knowledge of the communications sector
Financial and people management skills
Stakeholder management
Strong understanding of the working mechanisms of the public sector, MDAs, Parliament, and Local Government
Astute communication and interpersonal skills
Strong demonstrable leadership skills
Dispute resolution skills
Strategic negotiation skills

Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements can submit their application enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae giving three references, and copies of academic and professional certificates using the link https://erp.ucc.co.ug/jobs not later than Tuesday, 10th October 2023 at 5.00 pm.

Addressed to:
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Uganda Communications Commission
P. O. Box 7376 Kampala Uganda.

The job description can be accessed at: the UCC Website: www.ucc.co.ug

Other Information ·

UCC is an equal opportunities employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. ·
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.