Mbarara City Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda

Mbarara City Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Purpose

To coordinate the implementation of policies, plans and programs that promote the development of trade and industry in the City.

Job Description and Duties

Planning and coordinating the implementation of laws, regulations, strategies and activities that promotes the development of trade;

Coordinating the City’s participation in Bilateral, Regional and Multilateral negotiations and trade fairs

Facilitate the implementation of the bilateral, regional and multilateral trade protocols by the City councils;

Collaborating with Cities and other Urban Authorities to implement the National Trade Policy, strategies and other activities

Supervising and facilitating the private sector to develop capacity to compete in domestic, regional and international trade organization and programmes;

Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the City;

Liaising with other Departments, Ministries, Statutory bodies, Private sector Associations and Development partners on matters of trade, investment and related Technical Assistance

Providing technical leadership in implementing policies and legal framework arising from Bilateral, regional and multilateral commitments

Managing research in Trade Policy and facilitate dissemination of Trade data and information;

Coordinating the Inter Institutional trade sub-committees (Agriculture, Services, Trade Facilitation, Non-Agricultural Market Access, Trade related Issues) and the National Trade Negotiation Team;

Coordinating, budgeting, planning and reporting on Trade programmes and activities in the City;

Supervising and appraising

staff of the Trade, industry and investment/department

Person Specifications:

Academic Qualifications

An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Law, Business Administration or Economics or Development Studies from a recognized awarding Institution. ii. A Master’s degree in Commerce or Economics, International Business/Commerce or Trade Policy and Law, Business Administration or Development Studies from a recognized awarding Institution

Job Experience

At least nine (9) years working experience, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Principal Commercial Officer in Government or an equivalent level in a reputable organization

Required Competencies

Technical

Policy Management

Human Resource Management

Negotiation and mediation

Marketing and promotions

Behavioral

Leadership and Team Work

Strategic thinking

Accountability;

Concern for quality and standards

Listening and communicating effectively

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Mbarara City Commercial Officer Jobs in Uganda

Find jobs in Uganda. Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.

Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.

Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!