The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) in partnership with the Semei Kakungulu Family and with the support of INTO and the British Council is setting up a museum in Mbale City.
For many years, the Semei Kakungulu family home, just like other elements of our built heritage, has been under threat. CCFU and Semei Kakungulu family wish to recognise and celebrate the story of Semei Kakungulu; to explore the role he played in the creation of Uganda in line with his economic, political, social, and religious contributions. Our aim is further to promote the importance of conserving historical properties and artefacts along the line as a source of common heritage.

Job Summary: With the renovation works of the museum building almost complete and the mounting of exhibits ongoing, CCFU is now looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, honest and experienced person with a background in museum and heritage management, with at least 5 years’ professional experience. The position bearer will be based in Mbale City and will report to CCFU’s Heritage Trust Programme Manager and to the Museum Advisory Management Committee, but ultimately accountable to CCFU’s ED.
Other line management: CCFU management committee.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration and Finance
• Support the museum and its day-to-day running
• Support financial aspects of the museum, including revenue and expenditure
• Manage all staff and volunteers
• Support in conducting periodic budget monitoring and reporting
• Ensure exhibits are properly documented and safeguarded

Convene and take part in regular meetings of the Museum Advisory Management Committee
Development, marketing & fundraising strategy
• Participate in the development of a 5-year strategic development, marketing and fundraising plan, with a clear roadmap to attaining self-reliance
• Support in raising funds to cover the museum running costs
• Support resource mobilisation for the museum
• Assist in Organising special events as and when required
Education & research
• Support in Planing, organising, interpreting and presenting exhibitions; and delivering lectures
• Support in the collection of further objects and other information materials

Develop and implement a collection, acquisition and de-accession policy
• Support in implementing a museum outreach programme, especially for schools
• Catalogue acquisitions and keep records
• Display objects or collections in a way that makes them accessible and engaging to the general public
• Keeping abreast with trends in the museum sector at national and international levels
Networking and publicity
• Support in implementing a publicity strategy to ensure that the museum is visible at national, regional and international levels
• Produce publicity materials and articles as and when required
Institutional support
• Contribute to activities leading to safeguarding of historical buildings, sites, and monuments in Mbale City and eastern Uganda at large
• Participate in CCFU’s activities, events and meetings

Qualification
A minimum of a diploma in any of the disciplines of Development Studies, Social sciences, Business Administration, and Tourism is desired.
Terms and Conditions: 2 years position, starting October 2024