Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a government agency established to promote and facilitate investment in Uganda. This role is crucial in identifying and engaging potential investors to foster economic growth.

Responsibilities or duties

• Profile domestic investors by region and industry to support targeted engagement and investment readiness
• Conducts research to identify joint venture investors from emerging markets, and promote and disseminate information on Uganda’s investment opportunities
• Receive and engage prospective investors, providing relevant and up-to-date information on procedures, sector opportunities, incentives and investment environment.
• Coordinate the licensing of domestic investors.
• Monitor licensed investors’ progress through site visits, follow-ups, engagements to address challenges and provide tailored aftercare services.
• Facilitate the transition of traders to investors through access to necessary information on compliance, incentives, link them to technology transfer partnerships, sustainable manufacturing Initiatives, brand and packaging and other business linkages.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Business Administration/ Management, International Business, International Trade, Economics, Marketing, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, from a recognized university or institution.
• COMPETENCES
  TECHNICAL
  Investment research and sector analysis
  Business data analytics and risk profiling and analysis
  Business profiling and due diligence
  Preparation of investment briefs
  Excel (data tools and dashboards)
• BEHAVIORAL
  Communication Skills
  Problem-Solving
  Teamwork & Collaboration
  Integrity

Experience needed

• WORK EXPERIENCE
  Minimum of 2 years working experience

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• KEY RESULTS AREAS
  Prepares detailed investment profiles and contributes to the development of project proposals for targeted priority sectors to attract potential investors.
  Identifies, screens, and evaluates potential investors to support targeted investment promotion efforts.
  Collaborates effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless delivery of investment promotion and facilitation services.
  Prepares accurate and timely performance reports to support departmental planning and evaluation.
  Executes assigned duties promptly and professionally, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT UGANDA INVESTMENT AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES GOVERNMENT ENTITY. ANY CANVASSING FOR FAVOURS WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF AN APPLICANT.

• Profile domestic investors by region and industry to support targeted engagement and investment readiness
• Conducts research to identify joint venture investors from emerging markets, and promote and disseminate information on Uganda’s investment opportunities
• Receive and engage prospective investors, providing relevant and up-to-date information on procedures, sector opportunities, incentives and investment environment.
• Coordinate the licensing of domestic investors.
• Monitor licensed investors’ progress through site visits, follow-ups, engagements to address challenges and provide tailored aftercare services.
• Facilitate the transition of traders to investors through access to necessary information on compliance, incentives, link them to technology transfer partnerships, sustainable manufacturing Initiatives, brand and packaging and other business linkages.

• Investment research and sector analysis
• Business data analytics and risk profiling and analysis
• Business profiling and due diligence
• Preparation of investment briefs
• Excel (data tools and dashboards)
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Integrity

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Business Administration/ Management, International Business, International Trade, Economics, Marketing, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, from a recognized university or institution.