Job Title: Council Secretary
Job ID:
1039
Location:
Entebbe, , Uganda
Category:
Management
Salary:
Job Views:
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Employment Type:
Full time
Job Description:
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is established by the National Agricultural Research Act 2005 as a body corporate responsible for the coordination and oversight of all aspects of agricultural research in Uganda. The Director General (NARO) invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following positions at the organisation Secretariat, Entebbe.
Job Requirements:
Reports to: Director Corporate Services
Salary Grade: UR 4.
Main Duties:
• In consultation with the Chairman and the Director General, draw the agenda and convene Council and Committee meetings.
• Schedule, arrange, plan and attend all Council and Council Committee meetings for purpose of taking and keeping a record of proceedings.
• Prepare for approval, implement and monitor Council and Committee work plans and budgets and manage the Council vote.
• Prepare periodic Council status reports for review and adoption before circulation
• Arrange and forward copies of business documents for Council and Committee meetings two weeks before the scheduled meeting dates.
• Communicate Council Policies and instructions to management for implementation.
• Advise and guide members of Council on all laws and regulations governing Council businesses.
• Ensure that Council members and management operate within an authorized framework approved by Council and law of Uganda.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A good degree obtained from a recognized university.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
• Applicants must have at least five years’ experience as Board Secretary, Council or Committee Secretary/ Clerk in a busy and reputable organization with a minimum age of 35 years and below 50 years.
• Must be proficient in Micro soft office packages namely, word, excel and power point and ability to promptly transcribe and produce quality resolutions, minutes and reports without assistance.
• Must be an excellent communicator in both written and speech.
• Must be person of integrity, honesty and able preserve confidential information.
Tenure of office:
Successful candidates for the advertised vacancies shall be employed on four years’ renewable contracts subject to satisfactory performance and good conduct.
Application Procedures:
How to Apply:
Interested persons with the above requirements should submit hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to the undersigned not later than July 4,2013.The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organisation, P.O. Box 295, Entebbe
Deadline: 04/07/2013