Executive Secretary job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

Kampala |

Posted: May 31, 2025
Deadline: June 20, 2025

Job Description

Title: Executive Secretary job at Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)


Executive Secretary

2025-05-30T12:11:53+00:00


Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

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FULL_TIME




Kampala

Kampala

00256

Uganda



Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Admin & Office


UGX



MONTH



2025-06-20T17:00:00+00:00


Uganda

8

Key Responsibilities:



  1. Strategic Leadership:

    • Drive UNCST’s vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends.

    • Lead institutional reforms to enhance Uganda’s STI regulatory ecosystem.



  2. Operational & Financial Oversight:

    • Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting.

    • Mobilize resources for research and STI programs.



  3. Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners.

    • Represent UNCST on national/international platforms.



  4. Human Capital & Governance:

    • Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent.

    • Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance.




Qualifications & Competencies:



  • Education:

    • Master’s degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred).

    • Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage).



  • Experience:

    • 10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level.

    • Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change.



  • Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development.

    • Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication.



  • Age Limit: Not older than 55 at application time.


Strategic Leadership:
Drive UNCST’s vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends.
Lead institutional reforms to enhance Uganda’s STI regulatory ecosystem.
Operational & Financial Oversight:
Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting.
Mobilize resources for research and STI programs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners.
Represent UNCST on national/international platforms.
Human Capital & Governance:
Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent.
Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance.

Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development.
Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication.

Education:
Master’s degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred).
Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage).
Experience:
10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level.
Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change.


bachelor degree



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Vacancy title:
Executive Secretary


[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Category: Admin & Office]


Jobs at:
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)


Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 20 2025


Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda


Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed





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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities:



  1. Strategic Leadership:

    • Drive UNCST’s vision, aligning with national development plans and global STI trends.

    • Lead institutional reforms to enhance Uganda’s STI regulatory ecosystem.



  2. Operational & Financial Oversight:

    • Manage day-to-day administration, financial operations, and quarterly reporting.

    • Mobilize resources for research and STI programs.



  3. Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Build partnerships with government, academia, and development partners.

    • Represent UNCST on national/international platforms.



  4. Human Capital & Governance:

    • Develop workforce strategies to attract and retain talent.

    • Implement Governing Council resolutions and ensure compliance.




Qualifications & Competencies:



  • Education:

    • Master’s degree in a relevant science/technology field (PhD preferred).

    • Postgraduate training in innovation/financial/business management (advantage).



  • Experience:

    • 10+ years in STI leadership, including 4+ years at executive/director level.

    • Proven track record in strategic planning, resource mobilization, and institutional change.



  • Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of STI policy, innovation ecosystems, and industrial development.

    • Integrity, teamwork, negotiation, and excellent communication.



  • Age Limit: Not older than 55 at application time.



Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 120


Level of Education: bachelor degree



Job application procedure:
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  • Signed application letter.

  • Certified copies of academic/professional certificates and CV.

  • Three referees’ contacts.The Chairperson, UNCST Council, Plot & Kimera Road, Minda, P.O. Box 584A, Kampala