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ICPAU is the national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by The Accountants Act. It has the legal mandate to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; to prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising accountants in Uganda; as well as conduct professional accountancy examinations in Uganda.
ICPAU seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary, courteous, self-driven, energetic, team player and committed individual of high integrity who can bring expertise in his/her field. The ideal candidate should:
- Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).
- Have excellent communication and computer skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Have analytical and problem–solving skills.
- Be creative, innovative, adaptable and have a passion for quality.
1. ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (1 position) EO00/07/19
Directorate: CEO’s Office
Report to: Head of Stakeholder Engagement
Reviewing Officer: Manager Stakeholder Engagement
Role Location: Kampala
Role Purpose & Context:
The job holder will coordinate all the Institute’s events by managing the whole process from planning, execution and post-event evaluation. The job holder is also responsible for developing alternative income generating activities for the Institute. The role is very hands-on and often involves working as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
Events Management
- Handles events/seminars planning and management.
- Liaises with stakeholders to find out their exact event requirements.
- Produce detailed proposals for events (for example, timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
- Researches venues, suppliers and contractors, and participates in negotiating prices.
- Coordinates events supplies and logistics.
- Participates in publicising and promoting seminars and events.
- Ensures smooth running of seminars and events in line with budgets.
- Carries out post-event evaluation to inform future events.
- Researches opportunities for stakeholders and events.
- Provides administrative support for Committees responsible for events management and marketing.
Initiatives, Products and Services
- Identifies new ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
- Locates or proposes potential income generating activities.
- Seeks partners or sponsorships for events, products and services.
- Identifies potential income generating activities evaluating market strategies, potential, financials; and resolving internal priorities.
- Participates in developing plans and budgets.
- Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Stakeholder Engagement.
Qualifications
- Degree.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Experience in events management and advertising.
- Excellent understanding of sponsorship and advertising sales.
- Track record in achieving revenue targets in a fast paced environment.
Personal attributes
- Excellent public presentation and interaction skills
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Negotiation skills when looking for the best price from venues, suppliers and contractors
- Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Competency Levels:
- Organising and execution of work (III)
- Organisation awareness (II)
- Supporting and co-operating (IV)
- Interacting and presenting(IV)
Terms of Appointment: Permanent
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should write to the address below or by email; recruitment@icpau.co.ug describing how they qualify for the position by FRIDAY, 2nd AUGUST 2019, quoting the Job Reference Numbers above. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Your application should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and functioning telephone numbers/e-mail addresses. Send your application with all the necessary documents quoting the job reference number to the address below.
The Secretary/CEO
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda,
42 Bukoto Street, Kololo,
P. O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda.
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