Station Manager job at Forum for Women in Democracy
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Posted date: 2025-Jun-23
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Station Manager 2025-06-23T09:33:46+00:00 Forum for Women in Democracy https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_7519/logo/fowode.jpeg https://fowode.org/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Nonprofit, and NGO Management 2025-06-27T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is a women’s rights organization that was born in 1995 to pursue a vision of “a Ugandan society where women and men, in the public and private spheres, participate in and benefit from decision-making processes.†As part of its mission to amplify citizen voices and promote gender equality, FOWODE runs SPEAK FM 89.5, based in Gulu City.
FOWODE is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and results-oriented individual to fill the position of Station Manager at SPEAK FM Radio Station. The Station Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership to the station, ensuring high-quality, impactful programming; full compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements; and strong financial and business performance. Reporting To: Finance and Administration Director
Supervises: SPEAK FM Staff
Location: SPEAK FM Radio Station, Gulu City Key Responsibilities
â–ª Provide strategic leadership to ensure SPEAK FM operates as a sustainable business, with a clear focus on financial viability, profitability, and long-term growth.
▪ Lead and manage the station’s programming function to ensure timely, impactful, and audience-driven content aligned.
â–ª Oversee day-to-day station operations including programming, news, technical, and administrative units, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.
â–ª Develop and implement business and operational plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in content delivery, service, and organizational performance.
â–ª Drive financial performance through sound budgeting, cost control, advertising, and revenue generation strategies, ensuring the station meets its financial targets and achieves break-even performance.
â–ª Monitor and report on station performance metrics, including audience reach, advertising income, operating margins, and financial sustainability.
â–ª Ensure full regulatory compliance with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and other relevant legal and statutory bodies applicable to a company limited by shares.
▪ Safeguard the station’s assets by overseeing safety, security, inventory
▪ Serve as the station’s public relations and external engagement lead, building strategic partnerships and promoting SPEAK FM’s visibility at community, national and international levels.
â–ª Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and programming records, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely reporting.
▪ Supervise and support station staff, including performance management, professional development, and motivation—ensuring a productive and values driven workplace. Required Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a service-oriented or media-related business.
• Masters’ degree in Business Administration and Management is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate qualifications in broadcasting, media management, or communication are an added advantage.
• Experience in turning around businesses will be an added advantage. Key Skills and Competencies
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with proven experience in leading diverse teams.
• In-depth understanding of broadcasting operations and regulations.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget preparation and cost management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in sales, marketing, and business development.
• High level of integrity and accountability Key Responsibilities ▪ Provide strategic leadership to ensure SPEAK FM operates as a sustainable business, with a clear focus on financial viability, profitability, and long-term growth. ▪ Lead and manage the station’s programming function to ensure timely, impactful, and audience-driven content aligned. ▪ Oversee day-to-day station operations including programming, news, technical, and administrative units, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output. ▪ Develop and implement business and operational plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in content delivery, service, and organizational performance. ▪ Drive financial performance through sound budgeting, cost control, advertising, and revenue generation strategies, ensuring the station meets its financial targets and achieves break-even performance. ▪ Monitor and report on station performance metrics, including audience reach, advertising income, operating margins, and financial sustainability. ▪ Ensure full regulatory compliance with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and other relevant legal and statutory bodies applicable to a company limited by shares. ▪ Safeguard the station’s assets by overseeing safety, security, inventory management, and adherence to administrative procedures. Plot 15 Vubya Close, Nakawa-Ntinda Road, P.O Box 7176, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256 777 991 366 Fax: +256 414 286 029, Email: fowode  fowode.org Web: www.fowode.org ▪ Serve as the station’s public relations and external engagement lead, building strategic partnerships and promoting SPEAK FM’s visibility at community, national and international levels. ▪ Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and programming records, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely reporting. ▪ Supervise and support station staff, including performance management, professional development, and motivation—ensuring a productive and valuesdriven workplace. Strong leadership and team management abilities with proven experience in leading diverse teams. • In-depth understanding of broadcasting operations and regulations. • Financial acumen and experience in budget preparation and cost management. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Excellent organizational and decision-making capabilities. • Experience in sales, marketing, and business development. • High level of integrity and accountability. • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mass Communication, or a related field. • A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a service-oriented or media-related business. • Masters’ degree in Business Administration and Management is an added advantage. • Postgraduate qualifications in broadcasting, media management, or communication are an added advantage. • Experience in turning around businesses will be an added advantage. JOB-68591f7a7348c Vacancy title:
Station Manager Jobs at:
Forum for Women in Democracy Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 27 2025 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) is a women’s rights organization that was born in 1995 to pursue a vision of “a Ugandan society where women and men, in the public and private spheres, participate in and benefit from decision-making processes.†As part of its mission to amplify citizen voices and promote gender equality, FOWODE runs SPEAK FM 89.5, based in Gulu City.
FOWODE is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and results-oriented individual to fill the position of Station Manager at SPEAK FM Radio Station. The Station Manager will provide both strategic and operational leadership to the station, ensuring high-quality, impactful programming; full compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements; and strong financial and business performance. Reporting To: Finance and Administration Director
Supervises: SPEAK FM Staff
Location: SPEAK FM Radio Station, Gulu City Key Responsibilities
â–ª Provide strategic leadership to ensure SPEAK FM operates as a sustainable business, with a clear focus on financial viability, profitability, and long-term growth.
▪ Lead and manage the station’s programming function to ensure timely, impactful, and audience-driven content aligned.
â–ª Oversee day-to-day station operations including programming, news, technical, and administrative units, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.
â–ª Develop and implement business and operational plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in content delivery, service, and organizational performance.
â–ª Drive financial performance through sound budgeting, cost control, advertising, and revenue generation strategies, ensuring the station meets its financial targets and achieves break-even performance.
â–ª Monitor and report on station performance metrics, including audience reach, advertising income, operating margins, and financial sustainability.
â–ª Ensure full regulatory compliance with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and other relevant legal and statutory bodies applicable to a company limited by shares.
▪ Safeguard the station’s assets by overseeing safety, security, inventory
▪ Serve as the station’s public relations and external engagement lead, building strategic partnerships and promoting SPEAK FM’s visibility at community, national and international levels.
â–ª Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and programming records, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely reporting.
▪ Supervise and support station staff, including performance management, professional development, and motivation—ensuring a productive and values driven workplace. Required Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a service-oriented or media-related business.
• Masters’ degree in Business Administration and Management is an added advantage.
• Postgraduate qualifications in broadcasting, media management, or communication are an added advantage.
• Experience in turning around businesses will be an added advantage. Key Skills and Competencies
• Strong leadership and team management abilities with proven experience in leading diverse teams.
• In-depth understanding of broadcasting operations and regulations.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget preparation and cost management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in sales, marketing, and business development.
• High level of integrity and accountability Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? fowode.org&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20June%2027%202025">Click here to submit your application now. Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to submit their applications, including a cover letter, detailed CV and academic documents combined not exceeding 12 pages in one pdf document through addressed to:
The Executive Director
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE)
Plot 15 Vubya Close, Nakawa-Ntinda, P.O Box 7176, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline for submission: 27 th June, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: FOWODE is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing by
candidates will lead to automatic disqualification.
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