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Senior Manager Partnerships & Business Development job at National Social Security Fund (NSSF) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is Uganda’s premier social security provider, committed to ensuring financial security for workers by offering provident fund services that promote long-term savings for retirement, sickness, and other social welfare needs. Established in 1985, NSSF has become a highly respected institution, recognized for its trustworthiness, efficiency, and significant role in the country’s financial ecosystem, with millions of Ugandans relying on its services.
The organization fosters a professional, inclusive, and collaborative work culture, offering its employees opportunities for growth, career development, and work-life balance in an environment that values integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. With a business model based on collecting contributions from employees and employers, NSSF provides a wide range of services including pension plans, medical benefits, and a variety of welfare programs, all underpinned by cutting-edge technology and strong financial management practices.
The Fund operates on a national scale, with its reach expanding to various regions across Uganda, positively impacting the lives of workers, their families, and communities. Core values such as transparency, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence guide NSSF’s operations, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on promoting financial literacy, supporting education, and advancing economic empowerment programs. For more information, visit www.nssfug.org.
Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Manager Partnerships & Business Development job at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
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Deadline:
4 Sept 2025
Job Title
Senior Manager Partnerships & Business Development job at National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Partnerships & Business Development (1 Position)
JOB GRADE: E1
REPORTS TO: Chief Enterprise and Growth Officer
DEPARTMENT: Enterprise and Growth
DUTY STATION: Headquarters
Job Purpose:
The Senior Manager, Partnerships and Business Development, is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with public and private organisations to drive coverage. This role involves overseeing the entire partnership lifecycle, from identification to onboarding and implementation.
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.
Interested individuals should click https://nssfuganda.jotform.com/252263686303861 to fill the application form and also attach copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications addressed to the Chief of People and Culture by Thursday, September 4, 2025
Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification of the candidate, and that providing minimal information or not attaching the required documentation may lead to the disposition of your candidature due to insufficient information provided.
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How to Apply
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership:
Lead and oversee the development and execution of partnership strategies.
Provide leadership and guidance to the partnership and business development team, ensuring alignment with the department’s strategic goals.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve membership growth targets.
Partnership Identification and Development:
Identify potential partners, including MDAs, workers' unions, and mass market entities, that align with the department’s membership growth goals.
Develop tailored business development cases for each potential partner, ensuring alignment with the department’s objectives and goals.
Focus on onboarding partners with high subscriber bases and common behavioural interests to secure guaranteed savers who view saving as a lifestyle.
Business Development:
Lead negotiations with partners to establish MOUs and TORs, ensuring mutual benefits and clear terms for partnership and together with partner entities, establish these mutual benefits that advance the mandates of both the Fund and the partner.
Design and execute a well-resourced partnership strategy that is diversified, inclusive, and resilient.
Embed digital and analytics to revitalise legacy partnerships while building new ones.
Grant and Sustainability Initiatives:
Lead the development and execution of grant and sustainability initiatives to reduce the cost of operations and enhance financial inclusion for the informal sector.
Develop strategies to ensure that grant-funded projects are sustainable beyond their initial funding periods.
Team Leadership and Development:
Provide leadership and support to the teams overseeing MDAs, mass market approaches, and grant and sustainability initiatives.
Foster a high-performance culture within the team, ensuring that all team members are motivated and equipped to achieve their objectives.
Provide training and development opportunities to build the capabilities of the partnership and business development team.
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Education Requirements:
A relevant bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
A relevant master’s degree
A relevant post-graduate diploma
A relevant professional qualification and membership
Work Experience:
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience, with at least four (4) years at the management level.
Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with regulators, industry bodies, development partners, informal sector associations, and community organisations.
Demonstrated experience in conceptualising and managing sustainability initiatives, including grant proposal development, oversight of grant-funded projects, and driving financial inclusion within the informal sector.
Key Competences:
Proficiency in negotiation and relationship management
Strong analytical reasoning and strategic planning abilities
Ability to interpret and apply complex concepts
Project Management
Leadership and Team Management
Innovation and Creativity
Excellent Communication Skills
Strategic Thinking
Adaptability and Resilience
Stakeholder Engagement
Financial acumen, including P&L accountability and operational efficiency
Stakeholder engagement, including partnerships with the informal sector.
Experience in sustainability initiatives and grant-funded project management.
Digital transformation and process optimisation.
Ability to navigate international and cross-sector partnerships
