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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job at Uganda Tourism Association (UTA)
Uganda Tourism Association (UTA)
Job Description
Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) is seeking an experienced, prudent manager and inspiring leader to fill the position of CEO. The CEO will be the top executive at UTA, responsible for providing strategic direction and creating a vision for success.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- The CEO will lead the development and execution of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) strategy to create impactful value. This leadership role includes being responsible for all day-to-day management decisions and for implementing UTA’s long- and short-term plans. The CEO will serve as a direct liaison between the Executive Committee, public and private stakeholders, and development partners, communicating on behalf of UTA management.
- Additionally, the CEO will represent UTA to other private sector entities, association members, government authorities, and the public.
- Setting the strategic direction of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA).
- Modeling and establishing the culture and values of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA)
- Allocating budget priorities of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) to implement programs.
- Anticipating and analyzing problematic situations and providing solutions.
- Overseeing all operations and activities of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) to ensure desired results.
- Enforcing adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the legality and business ethics of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA).
- Leading and motivating subordinates to enhance employee engagement and develop a high-performing managerial team.
- Leading the restructuring, rebranding, and corporate innovations for corporate positioning of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA).
- Building trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and acting as a point of contact.
- Representing the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) as required, including attendance at important functions, industry events, and public meetings
- Leading and overseeing the implementation of the UTA’s long- and short-term plans in accordance with its strategy.
- Ensuring that the UTA is appropriately organized to achieve the approved strategy.
- Ensuring that expenditures of the UTA are within the authorized annual budget.
- Establishing effective internal controls and management information systems.
- Ensuring that the UTA conducts its activities both lawfully and ethically.
- Maintaining high corporate standards within the UTA.
- Acting as a liaison between management and the UTA’s Executive Committee.
- Communicating effectively with partners, association members, employees, government authorities, development partners, other stakeholders, and the public.
- Providing necessary information to coordinators, directors, and the Executive Committee to facilitate appropriate decision-making.
- Collaborating with the President to develop Executive Committee agendas, determine meeting details, and location.
- Compiling minutes and submitting timely reports to the UTA Executive Board, partners, stakeholders, and a quarterly newsletter for association members.
- Adhering to internally established control systems and authorities.
- Leading by personal example and encouraging employees to adhere to applicable laws, UTA standards, policies, guidelines, and laws.
- Initiating project proposals, policy papers, and research to inform policy makers, members, and the Executive Committee.
- Managing and updating all UTA social media platforms with accurate and current information.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Please fill in the Application form by clicking the button below;
Thereafter, proceed to share your CV and Academic Documents to exechire@truenorthafrica.com with subject line Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by 20th January 2026, at 5:00 PM.
All applications shall be acknowledged as received but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY.
For any inquiries on this career opportunity and the application process please e-mail s.ashaba@truenorthafrica.com.
Deadline: 20th January 2026
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