JOB TITLEMarketing and Business Development Officer (1)

DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Business Development

GRADE: W 5

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

Responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities that support UWEC’s growth strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  1. Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and business plan for UWEC
  2. Develop a business growth strategy for UWEC.
  3. Design, develop and implement income generating programs for UWEC.
  4. Market UWEC programs and services to corporates, institutions, schools and the general public
  5. Develop fundable business proposals and participate in proposal writing for fundraising activities.
  6. Contribute to social media platforms and UWEC website to attract more clients.
  7. Lead the growth and development of existing and new businesses for UWEC.
  8. Build and manage relationships with donors, cooperates, Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
  9. Plan and organize the special events at UWEC.
  10. Manage and continuously review existing programs
  11. Performing any other duties as may be required from time to time by the UWEC management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration from a reputable/recognized institution and Certificate in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • 3 years of which 2 years MUST be from a Tourism, Conservation facility or service industry

How to apply

Submit your application together with a CV, copies of relevant academic documents, personal contacts, names and contacts of three referees not later than 12th February,2021. Please, indicate the position being applied for, attach them in one folder which should not exceed 25mbs and send to jobs@uwec.ug, Address Applications to:

The Executive Director,
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
PO. Box 369, Entebbe.

For more details, please visit our website www.uwec.ug.

Please Note: Only Shortlisted Candidates shall be contacted.

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