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Job Summary

Job Title:
Business Relations Officer
Employer:
Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 23 December 2024

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About the Organisation

Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA), is an industry-association in Uganda, that aims to bring together Ugandan industrialists and manufacturers in an attempt to guide the industrial actors in the country towards global competitiveness, on a sustainable basis. The association advises the government of Uganda in the formulation of national and regional industrial policy. UMA also serves as a collective lobby and mouthpiece for its members.

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Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) is the leading industrial association in Uganda, committed to promoting and protecting the interests of manufacturers through advocacy, capacity building, and facilitating a conducive business environment for sustainable industrial development. UMA is widely recognized for its influential role in shaping Uganda’s manufacturing landscape and for organizing the prestigious Uganda International Trade Fair, which attracts participants from across the region and globe.

The Association fosters a collaborative and professional work culture that values innovation, efficiency, and inclusivity, offering career opportunities in policy research, events management, communications, and member engagement, with dynamic work arrangements tailored to meet evolving sector needs. Established in the 1980s as a platform for industrial advocacy, UMA has grown into a powerful voice for over 600 members spanning diverse sectors including agro-processing, steel, plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals.

Its innovative business model revolves around member services, policy lobbying, and partnerships with government and development agencies to promote industrialization. With national reach and regional impact, UMA is driven by core values of integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Its corporate social responsibility efforts include supporting youth in technical skills training, promoting sustainable industrial practices, and advocating for inclusive economic growth. More information is available at www.uma.or.ug.

Are you looking for administrative jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Business Relations Officer job at Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

Full Time

Deadline: 

23 Dec 2024

Job Title

Business Relations Officer job at Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

Job Description

Job Title:  Business Relations Officer

Organisation: Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Uganda Manufacturers Association is seeking a charismatic Business Relations Officer to promote and protect the reputation of the Uganda Manufacturers Association. The candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive business relations strategy to enhance the Association’s growth.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Please submit your application, including your cover letter, CV, and contacts of three professional referees to;

Executive Director

Uganda Manufacturers Association

Email to: hr@uma.or.ug

Deadline: 23rd December 2024

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How to Apply

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a business relations strategy to promote the Association’s growth

  • Profile and calendar key events of UMA members and ensure cross-participation

  • Coordinate UMA members to participate in international and regional business missions

  • Maintain external relations with embassies, attaches, and other coordination offices deemed essential to facilitate business for manufacturers

  • Ensure effective communication of policy changes and others doing of business environment updates to UMA membership

  • -Provide public relations support to the Business Development Department in promoting its activities and services

  • Coordinate and manage UMA partnerships, collaborations, and joint programming to ensure effective implementation of shared aspirations of UMA and its stakeholders

  • Plan and execute sponsorship strategies for UMA events at national and regional levels

  • Develop, communicate, and execute the UMA annual business events calendar to ensure effective alignment and participation of all sectors of UMA membership

  • Conduct member business satisfaction and feedback surveys to inform continuous adherence of UMA actions to member needs

Business Relations Officer job at Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA)

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Qualifications:

  • Degree in Business Administration, Communications, international relations, or related fields

  • At least 7 years of relevant experience

  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business relations strategies

  • Strong corporate relations and people management skills


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