DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR

NSSF is looking for a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the vacant post of a DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR. The person should be highly motivated and experienced with outstanding leadership skills to provide high level assistance and advice to the MANAGING DIRECTOR. He will directly be responsible for Marketing, Human Resources and Administration functions in the Fund.

The Deputy MANAGING DIRECTOR will work closely with the MANAGING DIRECTOR and other members
of the Executive team in the strategic management of the NSSF.

Key Responsibilities:
• Deputize Managing Director on the overall management of the organization in line with the
organizations strategic plan.
• Lead and provide guidance and support with regards to all Human Resource activities.
• Responsible for the overall management of the administrative services of the Fund, including
property management, procurement and disposal of assets , general administration and transport and
fleet management services.
• Lead and manage the development and growth of the NSSF corporate brand, services and products

The preferred Candidate will possess the following ualifications and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, or any other relevant degree from a
recognized institution.

• Post graduate qualification / Masters Degree in Business Administration or a related subject. A
good exposure to pensions or investment related organization will be an added advantage.

• Minimum of 8 years experience at management level 5 years of which should be at Senior management level in a large financial services or related organization of international repute.

• Familiarity with the current global and local regulatory environment for investment funds as well as a
demonstrated ability to keep on top of developments in the pensions sector globally.

• He must be an effective communicator with excellent leadership and management skills. He must be
results-oriented with strong business development sense and the ability to interact with clients, senior
management and staff. He must be a creative problem-solver with the ability to build and manage
teams, delegate authority and develop employee talents.

Other Information:
This is a senior position and the terms and conditions of service are very attractive NSSF is an equal opportunity employer and female applicants who meet the person specifications are encouraged to apply

How to apply:
Ernst & Young has been contracted by NSSF to assist in the short listing process. If you feel you meet the
above requirements, please send your application to them enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae giving three referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact quoting Ref. 080 to address: Ernst & Young, Executive Selection Division,18 Clement Hill Road. P. O. Box 7215, Kampala so as to reach them by Monday, 13th December, 2010

Canvassing is not allowed and will lead to disqualification.

Applications which will be received after the closing date will not be considered.

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