Uganda Manufacturers Association is seeking a charismatic Business Relations Officer to promote and protect the reputation of the Uganda Manufacturers Association. The candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive business relations strategy to enhance the Association’s growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a business relations strategy to promote the Association’s growth
- Profile and calendar key events of UMA members and ensure cross-participation
- Coordinate UMA members to participate in international and regional business missions
- Maintain external relations with embassies, attaches, and other coordination offices deemed essential to facilitate business for manufacturers
- Ensure effective communication of policy changes and others doing of business environment updates to UMA membership
- -Provide public relations support to the Business Development Department in promoting its activities and services
- Coordinate and manage UMA partnerships, collaborations, and joint programming to ensure effective implementation of shared aspirations of UMA and its stakeholders
- Plan and execute sponsorship strategies for UMA events at national and regional levels
- Develop, communicate, and execute the UMA annual business events calendar to ensure effective alignment and participation of all sectors of UMA membership
- Conduct member business satisfaction and feedback surveys to inform continuous adherence of UMA actions to member needs
Required Qualifications
– Degree in Business Administration, Communications, international relations, or related fields
– At least 7 years of relevant experience
– Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business relations strategies
– Strong corporate relations and people management skills
