Uganda: General Manager, BRAC Social Business Enterprise Uganda Limited (AD# BI 27/16)

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage, develop and expand portfolios of BRAC Uganda social enterprises (current portfolio includes seed production centre and tissue culture lab);


• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering engagements that exceed expectations, demonstrating a strong ROI and leveraging thought leadership;


• Identify opportunities to expand and deepen client relationships, increase revenue, and ensure client retention;


• Plan and implement the yearly strategic, operational and people objectives in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization;


• Define and deliver on value propositions for new and existing clients;


• Lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews and client planning;


• Recruit qualified staff to grow and expand the enterprise;


• Lead, manage and mentor a team of talented marketing professionals;


• Generate strategic marketing program ideas, marketing plans, and oversee the implementation of marketing initiatives;


• Liaise with all levels of intra manager, related government officials, all stakeholders to ensure all activities in effective and efficient way;


• Creating promotional material, particularly for the seed enterprise;


• Conduct research and closely monitor intelligence about clients, client industries and/or markets and competitors, upcoming contracts and procurement;


• Work closely with research organisations for improved seed production;


• Explore new collaboration opportunities with international research institutes who have research expertise as well as a global marketing network;


• Serve as the highest escalation point on major account roadblocks or risk factors and work collaboratively to resolve issues quickly.


• Learning and knowledge management on best practices to achieve the overall as well as the specific goal.

Person Specifications:

• Excellent organizational skills – must be able to manage multiple, competing priorities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced dynamic environment


• Exceptional communication skills – create open and ongoing dialogue with clients and internal team members; extensive presentation experience a must


• Business strategy, communication, presentation and networking skills sufficient for C-level client contact and relationships


• Proficient user of MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and general computer and web technologies

Educational Requirements:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing or similar field is required. MBA/M.S in Agriculture Economics (Marketing) shall be preferable

Experience Requirements:

• 8 years of senior-level experience in consulting, marketing services and/or corporate marketing


• Proven track record of driving sales and building client relationships


• Strong management experience providing guidance to a diverse, multicultural team and ability to manage at all levels of an organization


• Corporate and/or agency-side marketing experience with an emphasis on seed marketing demand generation and marketing strategy will be given preference

Employment type: Contractual

Job Location: Country Office, Uganda