Manager Job Vacancy at UCA; Manager Housing Co-operatives Unit

Job Title:    Manager Housing Co-operatives Unit
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:    Uganda Co-operative Alliance (UCA
Reports to:     General Secretary
About Us:
Uganda Co-operative Alliance is the umbrella organization for all co-operatives in Uganda. After reviving financial service co-operatives (SACCOs) and, agricultural production, value addition and marketing co-operatives, UCA has embarked on the process of promoting self sustaining housing cooperatives in Uganda.

Job Requirements:

•     A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture is a must.
•     Additionally, the Manager should understand how the construction industry in Uganda works, should have the necessary computer skills, creative and innovative and able to
•     guide the participating communities to come up with suitable housing solutions and means to achieve them.
•     Possession of a Diploma in Project Planning & Management
•     At least three years practical working experience in relevant field
•     Must be between the the age of 35-50 years

Job Duties:

• The Manager Housing Co-operatives Unit will support UCA in setting up and managing the new Unit. 
• The Unit Manager will be responsible for the development of a sustainable cooperative housing sector focusing at the low income groups in peri-urban areas. 
• The Manager is expected to provide strong leadership to the new unit which, should also effectively work with UCA's collaborating partners inside and outside Uganda. 
• The Manager is expected to assist UCA management in designing and executing a national program where interested and committed communities will be identified, mobilized, sensitized and guided to acquire decent homes using a co-operative business model.

Deadline Date: 25/04/2014

How to Apply:
Please send your handwritten applications and all testimonials should be addressed to and reach the General Secretary, UCA