Uganda Sugar Manufactures’ Association (USMA) is the body that coordinates with its Stakeholders the Policy Advocacy and Technical activities of the Sugar Industry in Uganda.
USMA is recruiting an Executive Secretary for its office based in Kampala.
Reporting to the Chairman and Board of Directors, the incumbent is responsible for:
1. Taking care of day-to-day activities of the association’s secretariat function smoothly.
2. Develop and Contribute to policy development and advocacy activity of the Sugar Industry.
3. Collate trade, markets, and production data for the Uganda/ East Africa Sugar Industry. Coordination of all association activities including its subcommittees.
4. Prepare regular technical and financial reports of the association.
5. Organize meetings, training workshops, and conferences for USMA members.
6. Laisse with Gov’t Ministries like Trade, Finance, East African Community Association, UNBS, URA/ Uganda Export Promotion Board.
7. Maintain all statutory requirements of the Association.
8. Preparation of MIS reports of the association and submitting the same to the Chairman.
9. Ensure that the books of accounts of the association are closed timely and audited.
10. Represent in various forums on behalf of USMA as approved by the Chairman / Board of directors. Any other responsibilities assigned by the Board from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. The applicant must hold minimum of Bachelor of Social Sciences or Bachelor of Business Administra- tion, Agriculture, or Sugar Engineering. A Diploma in similar fields will be an added advantage.
2. Five years of experience in a Senior position from a reputable Organization in a similar position.
3. Must be computer literate with the ability to handle social media activities
4. Age: Between 30-40 years