Consultant Business Development, Projects and Partnerships job at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Vacancy title:
Consultant Business Development, Projects and Partnerships

Jobs at:
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Business Development and Partnerships
   • Identify gaps/opportunities for business development services.
   • Lead the development of new business opportunities and concepts, ensuring proposals are developed, approved, and executed.
   • Compile funding requirements for projects and design proposals for external stakeholders.
   • Link business growth to skills development, innovation projects, and strategic ICT ecosystems.
   • Emphasize partnerships with ICT incubators, hubs, government, and private sector for sustainability.
2. Strategy Development, Execution, and Monitoring
   • Develop the Business Plan in line with UICT’s strategic objectives.
   • Monitor strategies to ensure achievement of set targets and outputs.
   • Execute business development plans with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Resolve high-level or sensitive client queries, complaints, or requests.
   • Prepare, review, and evaluate the department budget, ensuring value for money.
3. Monitoring and Control
   • Plan and execute reliable contribution collection mechanisms to sustain Fund membership.
   • Ensure timely updates of member accounts.
   • Improve monitoring of non-compliant employers per Fund policies and laws.
   • Develop, implement, and review business service standards for optimal customer experience.
   • Keep the public informed about the Institute’s services and products.
4. Budget Preparation and Execution
   • Collect data to support budget and work plan development.
   • Develop and present project and partnership proposals for funding.
   • Explore partnership opportunities with public/private organizations to enhance ICT skills growth.
   • Identify stakeholders and sensitize them on business opportunities.
5. Reporting
   • Prepare periodic reports for partners (UCC, ISACA, JICA, Coursera, ITU, etc.).
   • Submit reports to the Principal, Management, and Governing Council (GC).
6. Mentorship & Coaching
   • Develop mentorship and coaching programs for succession planning.
7. Talent Management
   • Drive recruitment, appointment, and retention of qualified staff, including project leads.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Business Development & Growth
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Operational Efficiency & Compliance
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management
• Reporting & Accountability
• Talent Development & Workforce Management

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management (added advantage).

Experience

• 5 years in strategy, business development, and innovation.
• 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of project planning & proposal writing (advantage).

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Research and report writing skills.
• Project management and implementation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team-building skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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