Executive Secretary job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)
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Posted date: 2025-May-31
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Executive Secretary 2025-05-30T12:11:53+00:00 Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_11588/logo/uncst.jpg https://www.uncst.go.ug/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Admin & Office 2025-06-20T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership:
- Drive UNCSTâs vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends.
- Lead institutional reforms to enhance Ugandaâs STI regulatory ecosystem.
- Operational & Financial Oversight:
- Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting.
- Mobilize resources for research and STI programs.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners.
- Represent UNCST on national/international platforms.
- Human Capital & Governance:
- Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent.
- Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance.
Qualifications & Competencies: - Education:
- Masterâs degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred).
- Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage).
- Experience:
- 10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development.
- Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication.
- Age Limit: Not older than 55 at application time.
Strategic Leadership: Drive UNCSTâs vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends. Lead institutional reforms to enhance Ugandaâs STI regulatory ecosystem. Operational & Financial Oversight: Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting. Mobilize resources for research and STI programs. Stakeholder Engagement: Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners. Represent UNCST on national/international platforms. Human Capital & Governance: Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent. Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance. Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development. Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication. Education: Masterâs degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred). Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage). Experience: 10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level. Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change. JOB-6839a089361b3 Vacancy title: Executive Secretary Jobs at: Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) Deadline of this Job: Friday, June 20 2025 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Friday, May 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership:
- Drive UNCSTâs vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends.
- Lead institutional reforms to enhance Ugandaâs STI regulatory ecosystem.
- Operational & Financial Oversight:
- Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting.
- Mobilize resources for research and STI programs.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners.
- Represent UNCST on national/international platforms.
- Human Capital & Governance:
- Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent.
- Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance.
Qualifications & Competencies: - Education:
- Masterâs degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred).
- Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage).
- Experience:
- 10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change.
- Skills:
- Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development.
- Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication.
- Age Limit: Not older than 55 at application time.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 120 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? uncst.go.ug&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20June%2020%202025">Click here to submit your application now.
- Signed application letter.
- Certified copies of academic/professional certificates and CV.
- Three refereesâ contacts.The Chairperson, UNCST Council, Plot & Kimera Road, Minda, P.O. Box 584A, Kampala
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