Business Continuity Manager
Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees, in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity, improving customer service, minimising energy losses and operating in a cost effective manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions described above.
Reports to CIO
Responsible for: The Business Continuity Manager will be responsible for developing, maintaining and testing UMEME's business continuity program. The person will support the necessary business plan activities to enable UMEME to continue its business in the event of a crisis.
Job Purpose: The position's primary purpose will be to document, test and update business contingency plans across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage BC Continuity team
• Liaise with UMEME BC Champions and co-ordinate departmental plans.
• Prepare a business impact analysis.
• Assist with definition of critical, time-sensitive functions.
• Design, develop and document business continuity plans.
• Recommend recovery strategies and options, and assist with the implementation of recovery solutions.
• Coordinate business continuity plan exercises.
• Develop schedules for training / awareness for business partner associates.
• Report the business continuity status of business units to senior management.
• Provide expertise and support to management and business functional areas, as requested
• Other tasks as required
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Management, or a related field; or the equivalent in education and work experience
Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP) or Associate Disaster Recovery Planner accreditation desired.
Experience:
• 5+ years managing business continuity within an organization
• Knowledge of technology and business concepts, life cycles and processes
• Self-starter with the ability to work with a great degree of autonomy
Personal Attributes/Competencies:
• Planning and Organizational skills
• High integrity and honesty
• Confidentiality
• Problem solving and good judgment skills
• Good communication skills both written and spoken
• Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 5 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: March 4, 2013 - 5pm
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. Please mark your application : “Umeme – position name” where you replace position name with the position you would like to apply for. E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala
Uganda
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Web: www.ppg.co.ug
