To collect export market related cues and support management on exports and branding issues Key Duties and Responsibilities
1) Developing and disseminating guidelines on export marketing requirements and standards;
2) Providing technical support and guidance to Ugandan firms in marketing their exports including branding;
3) Supporting potential exporting companies to carry out on-line export readiness assessment;
4) Preparing product profiles for selected products for the guidance of exporters, export associations, and other business community; and
5) Undertaking outreach programs and services to associations of producers, manufacturers, exporters and other identifiable groupings.
Person specifications a) Academic Qualifications Either:
i) A Honors’ Bachelor’s degree in either Marketing, International Business, Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science and Data Communications, Information Management Systems, Agricultural Economics or Agri-Business from a recognized University or Institution Or:
ii) Full professional qualification/Membership of marketing (CIM) from a recognized awarding Institution
b) Work Experience Nil
c) Competencies
i) Technical
▪ Knowledge Management
▪ Information Communication Technology
▪ Human Resources Management
▪ Financial Management
▪ Risk Management
▪ Research and Analytical Skill
ii) Behavioral
▪ Team Work
▪ Concern for Quality and Standards
Application Guidelines
Interested candidates who fully meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications comprising the following:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae with daytime contact details.
Three (3) referees with their contact addresses.
Recommendation letters from Heads of their former employers (Rationalised Government Institutions).
Copies of relevant academic testimonials and certificates, including:
- O and A Level Certificates
- Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Academic Qualifications
- Transcripts and Professional Certifications
Copies of letters of appointment, confirmations (if any), and promotion letters.
Please note the following important instructions:
All application documents must be compiled into one PDF file, clearly labelled with the applicant’s full name.
Submit your application only by email to: recruitment@ufzepa.go.ug
The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 6th June 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Only emailed applications will be considered.
Former staff of RAPEX-affected agencies who have since been absorbed into the Public Service are not eligible to apply.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)
6th Floor, Communications House
Plot 1 Colville Street
Kampala
