Closing
date: 02 Sep 2015
date: 02 Sep 2015
Design
without Borders – Uganda Limited (DwB-UG Ltd) was established in Uganda
in April 2014 and fully owned by the Norwegian non-profit foundation Design
without Borders.
without Borders – Uganda Limited (DwB-UG Ltd) was established in Uganda
in April 2014 and fully owned by the Norwegian non-profit foundation Design
without Borders.
The
Design without Borders – Uganda Ltdis a professional design company that
develops context-relevant solutions answering local needs in collaboration with
local partners. The solutions contribute to better social, physical and
environmental conditions for people in the East Africa region. Curr
Design without Borders – Uganda Ltdis a professional design company that
develops context-relevant solutions answering local needs in collaboration with
local partners. The solutions contribute to better social, physical and
environmental conditions for people in the East Africa region. Curr
ently DwB-UG
Ltd has an office in Kampala with 5 local employees and 4 international
designers and most of our projects and collaborations are in Uganda. However,
we also aim for projects and collaboration in the wider East Africa region.
In
addition to developing solutions, DwB-UG Ltd works to strengthen design
capacity and expertise by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration,
disseminating knowledge and provide advice to professionals, governments,
businesses and educational institutions. Amongst our current partners in Uganda
are the Makerere University, the Ugandan Manufacturing Association and a number
of Ugandan private companies.
addition to developing solutions, DwB-UG Ltd works to strengthen design
capacity and expertise by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration,
disseminating knowledge and provide advice to professionals, governments,
businesses and educational institutions. Amongst our current partners in Uganda
are the Makerere University, the Ugandan Manufacturing Association and a number
of Ugandan private companies.
DwB-UG
Ltd
currently seeks to recruit a General Manager who will be responsible for
leading the company in line with the agreed strategy and action plan as adopted
by the Board of Directors and in accordance with the applicable national laws
and regulations. The General Manager will deliver results accordingly and
report to the Board of Directors.
Ltd
currently seeks to recruit a General Manager who will be responsible for
leading the company in line with the agreed strategy and action plan as adopted
by the Board of Directors and in accordance with the applicable national laws
and regulations. The General Manager will deliver results accordingly and
report to the Board of Directors.
The
ideal candidate for this post is a national of East Africa with work experience
from and strong connections to the region.
ideal candidate for this post is a national of East Africa with work experience
from and strong connections to the region.
Task
description and responsibilities
description and responsibilities
The
General Manager will be the driving force in developing and implementing a
strategy aiming for a transition from a current funding based organisation to a
commercially viable business. He/she will develop relations within the local
business sector and establish relevant sales pipeline for design projects and
secure necessary sales and revenues in Uganda and the wider East Africa region.
An important task of the General Manager will be to promote design and work
with existing and future business partners nationally and regionally and
represent DwB-UG Ltd in relevant forums, including the media and public
arenas. The General Manager is responsible for meeting the objectives for DwB-UG
Ltd and build and maintain a culture of innovation, professionalism and
collaboration in all undertakings of company. He/she will ensure the following:
General Manager will be the driving force in developing and implementing a
strategy aiming for a transition from a current funding based organisation to a
commercially viable business. He/she will develop relations within the local
business sector and establish relevant sales pipeline for design projects and
secure necessary sales and revenues in Uganda and the wider East Africa region.
An important task of the General Manager will be to promote design and work
with existing and future business partners nationally and regionally and
represent DwB-UG Ltd in relevant forums, including the media and public
arenas. The General Manager is responsible for meeting the objectives for DwB-UG
Ltd and build and maintain a culture of innovation, professionalism and
collaboration in all undertakings of company. He/she will ensure the following:
- Administer
daily operations and make sure that these are run in line with the
identified objectives and budgets - The
company is staffed with competent personnel. - The
General Manager has the line management responsibility for the local staff
atDwB-UG Ltd. (The international designers are employed by Design
without Borders in Norway and are therefore not under the direct line
management of the General Manager). - Motivate
the staff and structure activities to deliver on the goals and objectives - Establish
a good working culture and environment in the office For the period
2015-2017 an important task of Design without Borders – Uganda Ltd
and the General Manager is to meet the identified goals within on-going
funding agreements with the current donors, NORAD and FK Norway (FK), and
contribute towards fulfilling the objectives and strategy of Design
without Borders in Norway.
The
General Manager’s performance will be evaluated on the above points at the end
of each fiscal year.
General Manager’s performance will be evaluated on the above points at the end
of each fiscal year.
Qualifications
- Relevant
university degree, at Masters level. Longer and relevant experience from
management may compensate for lack of formal education - Minimum
5 years of relevant professional experience, minimum 3 years of experience
from management in international environment - Good
understanding of, and/or interest, in design discipline - Proficient
in use of digital tools like Windows office and other relevant management
software - Ability
to present complex business information in a succinct and compelling
manner - Fluency
in English, both written and verbal
Personal
qualities
qualities
- Highest
standards of ethics and integrity - Punctual,
honest and reliable - Ability
to work independently and deliver results - Ability
to work well under pressure and on multiple tasks in parallel - Excellent
communication skills and ability to communicate with people from different
cultures - Good
networking skills and a large local network - Methodical,
systematic and structured - Manage
to conclude and make necessary and timely decisions - Motivating
and supporting
Education
field
field
- Business/IT/Engineering
or other relevant areas
We
offer
offer
- Commencement
as soon as possible - Competitive
salary - A
very engaging and international working environment
Please
apply with a cover letter and CV at the following link ONLY;
apply with a cover letter and CV at the following link ONLY;
Applications
sent through other channels will not be considered.
sent through other channels will not be considered.
