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27 Jun 2020

Head of Marketing & Communications at PostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU)

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Job Description


JOB DETAILS:

PostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU), is a 100% Government owned Bank regulated by Bank of Uganda under the Financial Institutions Act, 2004. PostBank’s strategic direction is to be the financial institution of choice for the mass market with specific emphasis on players in the micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSME’s), and also along the agriculture value chain. The Bank is growing and expanding its operations, hence creating job opportunities for qualified persons to fill the position below.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to lead the transformation agenda of PostBank towards a modern digitised bank. The role holder will therefore be accountable for leading the banks innovation process and leading the development of new and optimising of existing information systems and technologies that will drive service delivery to PostBank’s customers.
• Work with the COO/ED and appropriate business and operational functions on developing the Bank’s Business Technology (BT) strategy and plan, ensuring that it aligns with and supports the banks strategic and operational plan.
• Lead the project management and implementation of major change initiatives by coordinating the responsible departments to ensure smooth implementation
• Be the centre of expertise for innovation, development and implementation activities in all domains of the bank (client facing, Digital Strategy, Operations, Regulatory Implementations)
• Continuously review processes, driven by Lean and Agile ways of working to ensure that all bank processes are optimised, initiating changes to enhance innovation and commercial drive
• Coordinate and control all projects related to selection, acquisition, development and installation
of major information and operations systems for the bank. Provide advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems. Evaluate systems to measure their success

Education & Training

• A Business degree in Marketing Communication, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, management or any relevant field.
• Professional Marketing qualification like CIM is essential
• Relevant Practical training in Brand enhancement, Corporate Communications, PR & Sustainability in the financial services sector is essential.
• Possession of a Certified banking qualification or master’s degree in a relevant field would be an added advantage.
Skills & Experience
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience, 4 of which must have been in Corporate
Communications, in a senior management role.
• Must have good creative, verbal and written communication skills with good organizational and administrative skills
• Must be result driven, critical thinking, analytical, attention to detail and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically and logically.
• Ability to translate strategy into achievable performance objectives
• Must have good negotiation, persuading and selling skills
• Has business acumen
• Sound knowledge of general banking law and practices
• Good knowledge of best practices in Marketing in the banking industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
• The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form in a professional manner is deemed essential.
• Ability to build functioning working relationships across organizational, corporate, and cultural boundaries.
• Takes clear accountability, and focuses on delivery of broader corporate goals.
• Ability to take decisions and progress towards goals in conditions of uncertainty. .
• Ability to demonstrate positive image and role model Postbank’s values and leadership behaviors. .
• Must be a person of impeccable integrity. .
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Method of Application

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Closing Date : 10th July 2020





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