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Friday, May 28, 2010

Uganda Tea Development Agency: Company Secretary

Uganda Tea Development Agency Limited (U.T.D.A.L) is a management agency company whole owned by Igara and Kayonza Tea Factories. It was formed to provide management services to small holder tea grower tea factories of Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd based in Bushenyi District and Kayonza Growers Tea Factory Ltd based in Kanungu District.

Company Secretary
Duty Station:Kampala but shall be moving constantly to the factory companies and any other place designated by management.

Job Scope: (Functions of the position)Company Secretary is a Senior Manager responsible for ensuring that the companies comply with standard legal practice and maintains standards of corporate governance, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the Board of Directors are communicated for implementation.

Major responsibilities: (Duties)
  1. Ensure that companies are registered under the Companies Act and all relevant sections of Companies Act and Tax Act are implemented throughout the operations of U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies.
  2. Ensure that all returns required by the Company Law are made to the respective authorities.
  3. Ensure the company meets its obligations under relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities.
  4. Participate in negotiating terms of business contracts or agreements for U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies.
  5. Draft all legal documents and resolutions relating to the operations of U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies, sign and or witness their signing, have them registered or led with the relevant authorities.
  6. Register company assets when so required.
  7. Assess and arrange insurance covers for the four companies, make and follow up all the insurance claims when necessary.
  8. Act as Secretary and seek legal advice to the Boards and management of U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies and also advise the same companies on the need to procure legal services from legal firms.
  9. In liaison with Boards’ Chairpersons and the General Manager, call for and arrange all Board meetings of U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies and U.T.D.A.L management meetings.
  10. Attend and take minutes of all board and management meetings and ensure decisions taken in these meetings are communicated for implementation.
  11. Arrange and conduct annual general meetings of the share holders of U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies, maintain shareholders’ registers, monitor and manage changes in share ownership of these companies.
  12. Plan and ensure that the right workforce for U.T.D.A.L and affiliated companies, is recruited, inducted, trained appropriately deployed, disciplined and well motivated.
  13. Keep and manage relevant records as required by law in management of personnel of U.T.D.A.L and oversee those of affiliated companies through Group Managers.
Job Requirement:
1. A minimum degree in Law, Social Science, Business Administration o ICSA, ACCA or any other relevant degree or qualifications.
2. A higher qualification in Human Resource Management shall be an added advantage.
3. At least 3 years relevant experience in senior position of a reputable company.
4. Proven skill in communication, negotiation, public and industrial relations and leadership.
5. An understanding of how the legal system affects business.
6. Computer knowledge is essential.
7. Must be willing to travel to the factories when ever required.
8. Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision.

Application:Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with copies of relevant qualification certificates, detailed curriculum vitae and recommendation from 3 (three) professional referees. Application should reach the undersigned within 21 calendar days from the date of the advert. To:

The General Manager,
Uganda Tea Development Agency Limited,
Plot 821, Rubaga Road,
P.O Box 6204 Kampala
Phone: +256 -41-4343633, Fax: +256-41-4343634
E-mail: admin@ugatea.com
Website: www.ugatea.co.ug

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