Vacancy title:
General Secretary

Jobs at:
Uganda National Teachers Union

Deadline of this Job:
not later than 5:00 pm, 5th February 2018

Duty Station:
UNATU Secretariat, Kampala

JOB DETAILS:
1. POST: GENERAL SECRETARY (1 POST)
REF: UNATUI-IR/01/01/18
Salary Scale: NT1 (a) Basic Monthly Salary of Ugx: 3,450,000 /=)
Other benefits include: Housing, transport and medical insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
The job of a General Secretary is a contractual job for 5 years renewable on satisfactory performance. The General Secretary will be responsible to the National Executive Council and reporting directly to the National Chairperson of UNATU.

The role of the General Secretary is to ensure that the common interests of the Union‘s members are effectively represented within the different Education circles both within and outside Uganda. The General Secretary is tasked with proposing initiatives and implementing the decisions taken by the National Executive Council and the Delegates conferences. The General Secretary is the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Union.

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• The applicant must hold : A Masters degree in Education Management from a recognized institution
  
• A minimum of 10 years’ working experience in the Education Sector, 5 of which should have been served at the level of Head of a primary or post primary education institution.
  
• Must have been registered as a teacher, appointed and confirmed in the teaching service of the Republic of Uganda, and should have taught for at least 10 consecutive years.
  
• Must have proof of UNATU membership for at least 5 years.
  
• Must have served in UNATU leadership structure and should have demonstrated high level of honesty and trust worthiness during his/her term of office.
  
• Must demonstrate ability to work with multi - stakeholder partners.
  
• Must demonstrate possession of the labour related knowledge, skills and administration skills.
  
• Must demonstrate his/her understanding of both National and International Educational Development issues.
  
• Must have the readiness to work zealously with minimum supervision, as well as decision making skills and abilities.
  
• Must be computer literate.
  
• A course in Administrative Law from a recognized Institution is an added advantage.
  
• Proven experience in working with issues of Advocacy, Gender and Human Rights.

MAIN DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the chief spokes person of the Union providing relevant information to individuals and groups as appropriate, ensuring that good standards are maintained in all communication with the public and Union members and other stakeholders;
  
• Ensure that Union members and stakeholders are kept informed of the Union’s activities and all current affairs likely to concern them;
  
• Supervise the Secretariat staff and ensure that best practice in human resource management is implemented particularly in relation to policies and procedures;
  
• Oversee the operation of membership services and when specified and approved by the National Executive Council;
  
• Develop and implement effective systems of administration, finance and information record keeping;
  
• Ensure that the Union’s accounts are correctly managed as guided by the Union's constitution and existing financial policies and regulations;
  
• Ensure a smooth link and coordination between the UNATU National structure and its Regional and Branch Structures;
  
• Work closely with other sister unions and ensure close collaboration with the Union’s multi stakeholder partnerships;
  
• Propose new policy directions designed to allow UNATU defend the common interests of her members and maximize opportunities with regards to the Union’s mandate;
  
• Organize the meetings of the National Executive Council and Delegates’ Conference;
  
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by NEG from time to time.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in Uganda National Teachers’, Union (UNATU).

Applications should be submitted in triplicate, to the office of the General Secretary, UNATU, at the Teacher’s House on Plot 28 - 30, Bombo Road, Kampala, to be received not later than 5:00 pm, 5th February 2018.

Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post being applied for.

Applicants should attach certified photocopies of their academic transcripts and certificates, National ID, documentary evidence of all experience claimed, plus recent passport photograph on each application form. Applicants must also provide Reference Letters from three different referees, one being a current or most recent supervisor who should be advised of the closing date to avoid delays. Qualifications from only recognized institutions will be considered.

Applicants should not be more than 50 years of age. Active Members of UNATU who meet the under listed minimum qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.