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The Uganda Management Institute is announcing vacancies for two positions: 1) a Research Fellow to coordinate research activities and increase publications and 2) a Conference Coordinator to organize their upcoming international conference on governance and public service delivery. Candidates should have relevant master's degrees and experience. Applications must be submitted by October 31st including a CV, statement of purpose, and academic transcripts.

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Uganda Management Institute Vacancies Announcement: ND ND TH

The Uganda Management Institute is announcing vacancies for two positions: 1) a Research Fellow to coordinate research activities and increase publications and 2) a Conference Coordinator to organize their upcoming international conference on governance and public service delivery. Candidates should have relevant master's degrees and experience. Applications must be submitted by October 31st including a CV, statement of purpose, and academic transcripts.

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UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institute


with a Mission “to Excel in Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration,
Leadership and Management Capacity”. It provides management training,
consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public,
private, development partners, CSOs, the Institute offers high quality career
development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate
Diploma and Higher Degree Levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried
out at the main campus in Kampala and its Branches in Mbarara, Gulu and
Mbale.

UMI shall host the 2nd International Conference on Governance and Public
Service Delivery in Developing Economies between 22nd and 26th October 2019
under the theme “Accountability, Public Service Delivery and Innovations”
as one of its major activities for the golden jubilee cerebration(s).

In order to carry out its functions efficiently and effectively, the Institute seeks
to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions;

1. RESEARCH FELLOW (1 Position on full time basis)

a. Reports to: Senior Research Fellow


b. Salary Scale: UM 4a
c. Main purpose of the job:
Promote and coordinate research goals and activities in the Institute

d. Key Result Areas:


i. Staff research coordinated;
ii. Research funds solicited; and
iii. Staff publications increased;
iv. Journal publication process coordinated
v. Research clusters and writing circles coordinated
vi. Use of research products promoted;
vii. Public research debates and symposia managed
viii. Institute research products and services marketed

e. Duties and Responsibilities


i. Coordinate staff research, publications and research projects;
ii. Co-ordinate staff research activities including research clusters and
annual writing circles;
iii. Organise local and international research conferences, workshops,
seminars and symposia;
iv. Coordinate publication of the Ugandan journal of Management and
public Policy Studies;
v. Take stock of staff publications, monitor and report adherence to
research performance standards and guidelines;

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vi. Organise research capacity building programmes for staff;
vii. Maintain the Institute Research Centre website and market products
and services;
viii. Develop and implement fundable research projects, disseminate and
publish research products;
ix. Manage the knowledge generated from research and consultancy
projects and advise the Institute on further research;
x. Increase research uptake by engaging and lobbying policy making and
implementation stakeholders; and
xi. Perform any other duties as may be assigned

f. Person Specifications:
i. Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) plus Master’s Degree in Management related
disciplines;
ii. Two years of Research experience;
iii. At least one (1) recognized publication in the area of specialization;
iv. Proven teaching experience in area of specialisation and or research
methodology course is a requirement;
v. A proven experience of Graduate Students supervision will be an
added advantage;
vi. Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, fundraising and
analytical skills; and
vii. Should be proficient in MS office applications, data spread sheets and
internet/email technologies

2. CONFERENCE COORDINATOR (1 Position on temporary terms)

a. Reports to: Chief of the Research Centre

b. Salary Scale: As per UMI policy for temporary staff

c. Main Purpose: To coordinate the organization and management of the


International conference

d. Duties and Responsibilities

i. Manage the implementation of the Conference calendar, work plan and


budget;
ii. Organize Central Organizing Committee and sub-committee meetings;
iii. Work with the marketing committee to effectively market the conference to
internal and external audiences - websites, social media and any other
channels of communication available;
iv. Work with the Financing Committee to mobilize funding for the conference
from local and international partners;
v. Receive and manage the peer reviewing process of the abstract and papers
from subscribers;

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vi. Maintain high level liaison with conference participants i.e. share
information on necessary administrative procedures for attending the
conference. Support the invitation processes, including tracking of
responses and follow-up on confirmations;
vii. Coordinate with communication team to ensure all supporting documents
including save the dates, invitations, background paper and event
outlines and agendas, booklets, press releases and webpage content are
ready for distribution on time;
viii. Manage the conference databases, papers, registration, and payments;
ix. Coordinate procurement of the venue, conference kits and other services
for the conference;
x. Work with the security committee to organize and secure the conference
venue;
xi. Work with the rapporteur team to ensure effective documentation of the
conference processes and proceedings;
xii. Liaise with invited government and other conference partners to ensure
their participation and commitment to the conference main and side
events; and
xiii. Perform other duties as may be required to make the conference a
success.
e. Person Specifications:

i. Bachelors (Hons) plus a Master’s Degree in in one of the following fields:


Social Sciences, Public Relations, Business/Public Administration and
Management, Event Planning and Communications;
ii. Previous experience in organizing and coordinating international
conferences;
iii. Excellent communication and networking skills including with people
from other cultures and whose first language is not English;
iv. Excellent managerial/organization skills and a solution-oriented
attitude;
v. A strong sense of client orientation and a strong drive for results;
vi. Ability to work well independently and ability to work evening and
weekends;
vii. Good command of information and communication technology; and
viii. Fluency in English both oral and written is required.
ix. A one paged motivational statement will be required

3. REWARDS
As per UMI remuneration policy guidelines

4. MODE OF APPLICATION
Fill in the application form (found on the UMI website: -
http://umi.ac.ug).

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Attach a comprehensive CV, a one paged motivational statement, certified
copies of transcripts and certificates, copies of relevant appointment
letters.

Submit hard-copies to the address below not later than 3:00 pm. on
Wednesday 31st October, 2018.

NB: Please, refer to this full job advert for duties and other details.

The Human Resource Manager


Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44-52 Jinja Road
P.O. Box 20131, Kampala
Tel: 0312259722/265138/265139/265140

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