Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Date Posted: March 18, 2025
Currency: UGX
About Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd, established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development, and Production) Act and Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission, and Midstream Storage) Act of 2013, is a government-owned entity. UNOC manages Uganda’s commercial interests in the oil and gas industry, ensuring sustainable exploitation of the country’s natural resources.
Job Summary
UNOC is seeking a Strategy Specialist – Support Functions to support the formulation, monitoring, and implementation of strategies for UNOC’s support functions. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that strategies align with the company’s overall business plan, enhancing operational efficiency and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the formulation of strategies for UNOC’s Support Functions through data gathering, external research, benchmarking, and stakeholder consultations.
- Develop frameworks, tools, and processes for strategy development and implementation.
- Act as a focal point for monitoring and evaluating the performance of KPIs for support functions.
- Conduct research on competitor activities and identify market opportunities and threats.
- Coordinate the preparation of periodic progress reports against departmental and functional plans.
- Assist Heads of Support Functions in streamlining plans and aligning them with the UNOC Business Plan.
- Coordinate periodic reviews to ensure functional strategies are delivered as per specifications, timelines, and budgets.
- Assist in researching industry trends and emerging factors affecting UNOC’s strategic direction.
- Support the development and harmonization of annual work plans across departments.
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Manager Corporate Strategy.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Professional Certification in Strategy Management (e.g., Balance Scorecard, SMP, SPPS, etc.) is a plus.
- Minimum of 6 years experience in Business Development, Strategy Development, Performance Management, or M&E systems.
- Certification in Project Management or specialized training in Project Planning & Management is a bonus.
- Experience with strategy models and frameworks is highly beneficial.
- Demonstrable experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.
Skills Required
- Strategy implementation management and performance tracking
- Business acumen and analytical problem-solving skills
- Research and data presentation in concise and clear formats
- Ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines
- Proficiency with statistical analysis tools for data tracking and reporting
- Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and presenting
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Skilled in leading change using positive collaboration methods
How to Apply
Note: Only applications submitted through the specified link will be considered. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.
UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.