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 museums and heritage management, with at least 5 years of 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 Executive Director.
Other line management: CCFU management committee.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration and Finance
• Assume overall charge of the museum and its day-to-day running
• Manage all financial aspects of the museum, including revenue and expenditure
• Manage all staff and volunteers
• Manage the security of the site
• Conduct 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
• Raise funds to cover the museum’s running costs
• Lead on resource mobilisation for the museum
Education & research
• Plan, organise, and interpret museum objects; and deliver lectures whenever required
• Mobilise community members to collect further objects and other information materials

Develop and implement a collection, acquisition, and de-accession policy

Develop and implement 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
• Strengthen linkages between the museum and other museums, art galleries, and tourism actors within the country, on the African continent, and globally
• Manage relationships with the District Local Government, Ministry of Transport and Works, and Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife.
• Develop and implement a publicity strategy to ensure that the museum is visible at national, regional, and international levels
• Collaborate with the Museums and Antiquities Department and other government authorities at national and local levels
• Produce publicity materials and articles as and when required
Institutional support
• Contribute to activities leading to the 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 bachelor’s degree in any of the disciplines of Development Studies, Social Sciences, History and Archeology, and Business administration is desired.
Terms and Conditions: 2 years position, starting October 2024