Head of Corporate Services Job Vacancy in Kampala

Our client The British High Commission Kampala (BHC) and The Department for Inter-national Development Uganda (DFID) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join their team. The BHC and DFID are both Departments of the UK government with operations in Uganda.

The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC and DFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.

The JMU is a new venture which aims to bring together the corporate service functions of the BHC and DFID. The objective of the Unit will be to support the delivery of the BHC Country Plan and the DFID Uganda development programme by providing effective and responsive support services in line with best practice and value for money.

In the first 12 months a key function of the Head of Corporate Services will be to build a united team and create a culture which emulates the best of both organisations.

Key Responsibilities

* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organisations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
* To have overall responsibility for the joint administrative budgets in the region of GBP 4.5 million including forecasting and development of realistic and responsible resource allocation bids.
* To Ensure effective financial control systems and procedures.
* To oversee the IT and Information systems, including effective implementation and compliance with security information policies.
* To oversee the contracting and procurement operations, ensuring corporate compliance and demonstrating value for money.

Qualifications and Experience

* A Bachelors Degree in any discipline, but preferably in Management or Administration.
* A Masters Degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
* 7-9 years experience in management with at least 5 years at senior management level.
* Experience at General Manager or similar level in private sector/NGO/Donor or similar organisation.
* Experience of public sector organisations would be useful.
* Experience in accounting and procurement.

Key Competencies

* Managing and Developing Staff
* Communicating and Influencing
* Delivering Results
* Problem Solving and Judgement
* Working with Others
* Strategic Awareness

How to apply

To apply please send or e-mail your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you meet the above competencies, with 3 work-related referees including copies of educational certificates to the address below.

Clearly mark the subject field or envelope: "BHC/DFID - Head of Corporate Services".

Attachments to e-mails must not be more than 2 MB.

Closing date is 1700 hours on 29th November 2010

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

The British High Commission and DFID Uganda are equal opportunity employers

People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Attn.: The Director E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug