29 April 2015

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Job Description and Person Specification for the position of Director of Networks and Observations

Position Title:Director of Networks and Observations

Duty Station:Kampala ,Uganda

Organization:The Uganda National Meteorological Authority’ (UNMA).

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent

Salary Scale : A2

Report to : Executive Director;

Supervises : Manager Observations

Manager Zonal services

Application Deadline:04th  May 2015

Organizational Profile:

The Government of Uganda, by an Act of Parliament (UNMA, 2012), has transformed the Department of Meteorology under the Ministry of Water and Environment into a semi-autonomous organization: ‘Uganda National Meteorological Authority’ (UNMA). The transformation has included restructuring and retooling and a new structure with new job titles have been developed in line with the Business Plan. A summary of the job descriptions has been advertised in two Uganda Daily Newspapers (The Monitor and The NewVision) and one Regional (The East African).

Job Purpose:

To design, install, maintain weather stations, carry out inspections and ensure stations are operational

Main Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Head of the Directorate of Networks and Observations.

(ii) Advises the Executive Director on Networks and Observations.

(iii) Prepares Annual work plans and budgets for the Directorate.

(iv) Supervises and appraises senior staff in the Directorate.

(v) Coordinates preparation and submission of reports of the Directorate.

(vi) Develop training programme for the Directorate.

(vii) Represents the Directorate at all top management meetings of the UNMA.

(viii) Ensure the implementation of Quality Management System in the Directorate.

(ix) Promote coordination with other Directorates in the Authority.

(x) Develop quarterly work schedules for installation and inspection of all meteorological stations.

(xi) Coordinate all World Meteorological Organization activities that fall within the Directorate.

(xii) Supervise and appraise senior staff in the Directorate.

(xiii) Comply with all the mandatory reporting requirements of the Authority and other relevant stakeholders.

(xiv) Support in the financial resource mobilization strategy of UNMA, especially for Training and research programmes.

(xv) Performs any other relevant duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

a) An honors’ Bachelors’ degree in Natural Sciences obtained from a recognized University plus a Masters’ degree in Meteorology or related fields (Environmental studies, Agriculture, Forestry, Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences) from a recognized University. Additional training in either Public Administration, Business Administration or Management Studies is an added advantage.

b) At least 8 years working experience in a related field with a reputable organization, 2 years of which should be at senior managerial level.

Skills and Requirements: Management and Research skills with proven ability to write technical documents and communicate with international scientific teams.

Mode of application:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, CV and copies of academic documents & professional qualifications along with contact details of at least three professional referees to:

The Director, Future Options Consulting Ltd, 4th Floor,

 Diamond Trust Building, Kampala Road,

 P.O. Box 34934, Kampala, Uganda

either by post, courier, hand delivery

or email: consultant@futureoptionsug.com

Applications should be received by 5.00pm on the 4th May 2015.

Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your application letter.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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