Key Responsibilities

▪ Provide strategic leadership to ensure SPEAK FM operates as a sustainable business, with a clear focus on financial viability, profitability, and long-term growth.

▪ Lead and manage the station’s programming function to ensure timely, impactful, and audience-driven content aligned.

▪ Oversee day-to-day station operations including programming, news, technical, and administrative units, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality output.

▪ Develop and implement business and operational plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in content delivery, service, and organizational performance.

▪ Drive financial performance through sound budgeting, cost control, advertising, and revenue generation strategies, ensuring the station meets its financial targets and achieves break-even performance.

▪ Monitor and report on station performance metrics, including audience reach, advertising income, operating margins, and financial sustainability.

▪ Ensure full regulatory compliance with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and other relevant legal and statutory bodies applicable to a company limited by shares.

▪ Safeguard the station’s assets by overseeing safety, security, inventory management, and adherence to administrative procedures.

▪ Serve as the station’s public relations and external engagement lead, building strategic partnerships and promoting SPEAK FM’s visibility at community, national and international levels.

▪ Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and programming records, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely reporting.

▪ Supervise and support station staff, including performance management, professional development, and motivation—ensuring a productive and valuesdriven workplace.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Mass Communication, or a related field.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing a service-oriented or media-related business.

• Masters’ degree in Business Administration and Management is an added advantage.

• Postgraduate qualifications in broadcasting, media management, or communication are an added advantage.

• Experience in turning around businesses will be an added advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities with proven experience in leading diverse teams.

• In-depth understanding of broadcasting operations and regulations.

• Financial acumen and experience in budget preparation and cost management.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Excellent organizational and decision-making capabilities.

• Experience in sales, marketing, and business development.

• High level of integrity and accountability

. Application Procedure: Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to submit their applications, including a cover letter, detailed CV and academic documents combined not exceeding 12 pages in one pdf document through email to: hr@fowode.org addressed to: The Executive Director Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) Plot 15 Vubya Close, Nakawa-Ntinda, P.O Box 7176, Kampala, Uganda Deadline for submission: 27th June, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Note: FOWODE is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to automatic disqualification.