Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Job Summary: To provide strategic and inspirational leadership to the UTB team, ensuring that UTB has a clear and compelling vision with well-developed strategic and risk assurance plans. These plans should result in delivering quality services to achieve the organization’s mandate as specified in the Tourism Act.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development, Implementation, and Review of the Strategic Plan.
• Tourism Promotion.
• Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations.
• Governance and Leadership.
• Financial and Procurement Management.
• Team Performance Management.
• Research and Innovation.
• Industry Standards and Regulations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in any of the following fields: Tourism, Economics, Law, Social Sciences, Statistics,
• Business Administration, Commerce, or related fields obtained from a recognized university/institution.
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Tourism, Business Administration, Marketing, Statistics,
• Economics, Law, Public Policy, or related fields from a recognized university/institution.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Public Administration, Project Planning, Management, or related fields is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of proven senior leadership and management in a credible public or private sector organization involving clear strategic thinking and planning, team building, direction, and supervision.
• At least 7 years of experience in tourism, hospitality, or marketing.
• Strong understanding of the tourism industry, including marketing, product development, and sustainable growth.
• Excellent track record of performance at a high-level management position.
• Proven ability to turn around organizational performance into a competitive and vibrant institution respected by stakeholders through innovation, change management, and systems building.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and manage complex relationships.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Visionary leadership with a strong sense of integrity and ethics.
• Innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the economic and market environment in which the private sector operates, including the wider
• African and international regions.
• Resource mobilization, utilization, and accountability.

Working Conditions

The Chief Executive Officer is a full-time position within a strong value-based and result-oriented organizational culture. This position requires a high level of team collaboration but also significant autonomy. Due to the nature of the job, the Chief Executive Officer may be required to travel frequently and work longer hours to meet job demands.

Method of Application

Interested and eligible Ugandans who meet the above requirements are invited to apply. Application Requirements:

• A detailed CV (with email, contact, and postal addresses).
• Copies of all academic certificates and transcripts.
• Testimonials
• Evidence of past and current appointments.
• A copy of your National Identity Card.
• Contact details (telephone, postal, and email) of three competent referees.
• Hand delivered or by email recruitment@utb.go.ug

Address Applications To: Chairman, Board of Directors Uganda Tourism Board Plot 42, Rotary Avenue (Lugogo Bypass) 6th Floor, Lugogo House P.O. Box 7211, Kampala Deadline: 27th January 2025 by 5pm 

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