Directorate of Investment & Resource Mobilization - Deputy Director

Job title: Deputy Director (1)

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: more than 10 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree
Closing date: August 5, 2013 - 5pm
Jobs at Makerere University, Directorate of Investment & Resource Mobilization - Deputy Director
Job Title: Deputy Director (1)
Salary scale: Makerere University M4
Required Qualification:
• At least a Masters Degree in Business Related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications (obtained by exam) in Fundraising, Investment, Accounting or Real estate management.
Required Experience:
• At least ten (10) Years’ progressive professional experience in Financial Services and / or related positions.
• Exposure with fundraising for non - profit entities, Endowment management or real estate will be an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Assist the Director with appropriate managerial and oversight support to implement Council resolutions and directives.
• Facilitates the development and strengthening of relationships between key donor prospects (including alumni) and Makerere University.
• Develop strategies for donor cultivation and stewardship and develop strong relationships between fundraising prospects and the Colleges of Makerere University.
• Transform the relationships into a fundraising work plan and drive its execution.
• Prepare stewardship reports, develop and co-ordinate the production of fundraising and appreciation materials in close liaison with the respective Colleges and the Public Relations Office.
• Participate in department strategies and solution in implementation of relevant Council policies.
• Assists the Director to carry out initial staff performance evaluation of direct reports.
• Any Other duties that may be assigned in the normal course of doing business.
Essential Skills and Competencies:
We are looking for a person with proper time management and networking skills, with attention to detail, consistency, proficiency, diligence and tenacity, Staff motivation and management control.
Age limit: Not more than 55 years
Tenure of appointment: Three year contract renewable subject to performance
Contact/How to apply:
Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their contact addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references supporting the applications by the closing date.
Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:
The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062