Job: THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DED)

Job Description

Job Title: THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (DED)

Job Purpose:

The DED is in charge of the organization business and technical operations and reports to the Executive Director

Responsibilities

•    Deputizes the Executive Director and helps him/her to synchronize the technical and administrative aspects of the various functions in the institution.

•    Directly be responsible for the core technical functions of UTB and supervise the managers.

•    Operationalisation of the strategic and operational plans of UTB.

•    Tourism Quality assurance, Regulation and Licensing.

Specific Key Results Areas

•    Will be responsible for executing all activities as per business & strategic plans and monitoring their progress

•    Will recommend for approve all resources for technical tasks

•    Will advise Management on operational matters through progress reports

•    Will also directly oversee the activities of the ICT unit, quality assurance and product development

•    To mainstream ICT in the technical functions of UTB.

•    To regulate activities of operators in the tourism sector with a view of quality assurance

•    Monitoring and Evaluation of the Institution

Required Academic Qualifications and Experience

•    A degree in any field relevant to tourism promotion. A relevant post graduate qualification is an added advantage

•    Minimum 6 years experience in management at a high level management position with a successful track record of performance in a reputable organization.

•    Should have knowledge and technical expertise in the field of tourism and the tourism sector

•    Should have project planning and management capabilities

•    Proficiency in IT skills

How to Apply

Interested mature applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications with curriculum vitae and include names and contacts of 3 credible referees, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Applicants should ensure that their contacts (Phone and Email) are indicated in the cover Letter and CV. All applications addressed to the Chairman Uganda Tourism Board, P. O. Box, 7211 Kampala must be sent not later than 9th December 2013, by email to both these two email addresses; utbrecruitment@gmail.com and ismailseka@yahoo.com