CONSULTANT IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT , UGANDA

Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a Management Development Institution with a mission “to excel in developing sustainable management capacity” It provides management training, consultancy and research services in response to the demands of the public, private, and NGO sectors. In addition to short performance improvement management skills development courses, the Institute offers high quality career development management courses at Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Higher Degree levels. The Institute’s activities are currently carried out at the main campus in Kampala and its Outreach Centers in Mbarara, Gulu and Mbale. In order to carry-out its functions efficiently and effectively. The Institute seeks to recruit suitably qualified persons in the full time posts below: CONSULTANT IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (1 POSITION) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop training programmes, Market UMI training programmes. Develop training materials and case studies, Facilitate on training programmes of the Institute. Prepare reports on training conducted for both internal and external stakeholders Evaluate the impact of training given to participants. Conduct research and publish. Carry-out consultancy services for UMI Clients. Supervise students carrying out research projects as part of their training. Perform other duties as may be required from time to time

Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum of a Masters Degree related to Project Planning and Management from a recognized University or Institution. Applicants should have a professional qualification or postgraduate qualification in Project Planning and Management from a recognized University or Institution An honors first degree is a requirement for all applicants. At least three years' teaching in a University or other Institutions of higher learning will be required for all applicants but those with substantial managerial experience gained with reputable organizations will be considered. Should be aged 30 years and above. Literacy in all MS Office applications is required. Ability to deliver high quality training in a wide range of fields to adult learners. Ability to conduct research and undertake consultancy assignments.

How to apply: Applications with comprehensive typed CV, certified copies of transcripts and certificates together with the applicant’s telephone contact, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees should be received by the address below not later than 5.00pm Friday, 20th July 2012 The Human Resource and Administration Manager, Uganda Management Institute, Plot 44 – 52 Jinja Road P. O. Box 20131 KAMPALA Tel: 259722/ 265139/ 265140/265138, Fax No. 259581 E-mail: admin@umi.ac.ug Please note: Applicants who responded to earlier adverts for positions Nos. 3 to 5 above need not to re-apply. Only successful applicants will be contacted.