Key Duties and Responsibilities

1) Guiding investors on the process of securing authorizations, services, in a speedy and professional manner in order to implement and operate their licensed/registered projects within the Free Zone;

2) Conducting research in order to promote Free Zones in Uganda;

3) Undertaking the development and management of Free Zones;

4) Attracting new investments in the Free Zones;

5) Appraising new investments/projects and prepare opinions/technical advice on due diligence on applicants for licenses; and

6) Monitoring and supervising activities of free zone operators.

Person specifications

(a) Academic Qualifications A Honors Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Law or Social Sciences from a recognized University

. (b) Work Experience Nil

(c) Competencies

i) Technical

▪ Knowledge Management

▪ Information Communication Technology

▪ Human Resources Management

▪ Financial Management

▪ Risk Management

▪ Research and Analytical Skills

ii) Behavioral

▪ Teamwork

▪ Concern for Quality and Standards

▪ Accountabilities

▪ Ethics and Integrity

▪ Communicating Effectively

▪ Time Management

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:

1. O and A Level Certificates
2. Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Academic Qualifications
3. 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