PUBLIC POLICY OFFICER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ICPAU is the national professional accountancy body in Uganda, established by The Accountants Act.  It has the legal mandate to regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda; to prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising accountants in Uganda; as well as conduct professional accountancy examinations in Uganda.

ICPAU seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary, courteous, self-driven, energetic, team players and committed individuals of high integrity who can bring expertise in their fields. The ideal candidates should:

• Have a good command of the English language (both spoken and written).
• Have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have analytical and problem–solving skills.
• Be creative, innovative, adaptable and have a passion for quality.

The job holder is responsible for undertaking initiatives to ensure proactive stakeholder engagement and advocacy for enhanced visibility and recognition of ICPAU; executing strategies designed to advance ICPAU’s public policy goals; identifying key public policy issues in relation to the economy and the accountancy profession; and contributing to Uganda’s legislative framework to incorporate good governance and accountability.