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Request for Expression of Interest: CTCA Consultancy-Train Board in Corporate Governance

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Project Title: Enhancing Tobacco Control Sustainability in Africa

Expression of interest No: CTCA/EOI/2021/015

  1. Introduction:

Established in 2011, the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa was established by the World Health Organization and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. CTCA envisions a tobacco free Africa. The mission of the Centre is to enhance African governments’ capacity to formulate and implement Tobacco Control programs through partnerships and cooperation. The Centre is currently an autonomous unit guaranteed by Makerere University.

The Centre’s focus is premised on its 5 strategic objectives that include.

  1. Strengthening the capacity of countries in Africa to formulate and implement FCTC    compliant programs
  2. Promoting evidence-based tobacco control policy formulation and program implementation
  3. Mobilizing human, material and financial resources for sustainable tobacco control in Africa
  4. Promoting partnerships for tobacco control at national, regional and international levels
  5. Enhancing CTCA’s ability to support capacity development in tobacco control

CTCA has just formed the Board of Directors that have overall responsibility of overseeing management’s implementation of the Centre’s strategic objectives, governance framework and corporate culture. Governance issues is one challenge faced by corporate executives today particularly in agencies like CTCA with cross cultural, cross geopolitical spheres, increased burden of disease, resource limitation with continuing narrowing fiscal space and in the face of tobacco industry interference.

The Centre through its capacity development initiative is therefore seeking for a consultant to
train its Board members in Corporate Governance. The proposed training aims at providing the knowledge and skills needed by the Board of Directors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Centre in tobacco control space.

Specifically, the training should:

  • Enhance the Directors’ knowledge, skills and competencies of Corporate Governance
  • Highlight the role of the Board of Directors within the CTCA governance structure
  • Enhance the Board’s ability in strategic positioning of CTCA

    3. Scope of the assignment

The consultant will be required to:

  • Prepare training papers and illustration materials to cover leadership and governance in the following areas but not limited to;
    • transformative and effective leadership
    • Leadership and strategic values for ethical and moral leadership
    • Leadership skill and competencies for network building, management, and quality improvement, resource mobilization
    • Enhancing trust, social capital, stakeholder and community mobilization and effective participation
    • Organizational management and leadership to promote HR management Financial Resources management and accountability
    • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Administer the training to participants;
  • Prepare a training report that assesses the implementation of the activity. The report
    should highlight the Consultant’s and participants overall perspective of the
    activity, limitations of the training, strengths and weaknesses, and
    recommendations for improving similar training sessions in the future;

    4.Qualifications and Experience
  • A minimum of an advanced degree in Organisational Psychology, International Development, Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational development
  • A thorough knowledge of the Corporate Governance regulations and should be a recognized authority in the field.
  • A track record of delivering similar courses to participants
  • Language: Excellent command in English or French
  1. Command of English or French
  2. Sensitivity to different cultures, skills set, language and political affiliations

    5. Expected Key Deliverables

The Consultant will be expected to deliver on the following.

  • Concept note on proposed training to include training components, agenda
  • Training evaluation
  • Training report

    6. Duration and timing of the Training

It is intended that the training course will be organized and completed in December 2021
and will take two days from 13th to 14th.

7.  Selection of best candidate

The best candidate will be selected on merit in accordance with the Selection Based on the Individual Qualifications and experience.

8.How to apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates may apply for the Consultancy by:

Submitting a motivation letter of not more than 1000 words and clearly marked as “Expression of interest to train the CTCA Board of Directorsin soft copies at the address below not later than 17:00 hours EAT on December 5, 2021

  1. In addition to the requirement in (a), interested applicants should submit:
  2. a detailed CV with previous work done related to the assignment
  3. a copy of all relevant academic documents.
  • Applications may be sent to:

Email:   eoi[at]ctc-africa.org

Mark Wamai

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Press Statement on Ranking

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An older photo of the Main Building, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda as seen from across the Freedom Square. Date taken: 22nd October 2012.

Makerere University has noted with concern the article titled “Mak Drops Marks” published by the Daily Monitor Newspaper on 8th July 2025. The article raises issues that require clarification to ensure accurate information is shared with our stakeholders and the public. We wish to address the following key points: 

1. Misrepresentation of Ranking Data 

The article inaccurately combines the Sub-Saharan African University Rankings and the World University Rankings to portray a misleading performance trend for Makerere University. For clarity, Makerere University was ranked 8th in the 2024 Sub-Saharan African University Rankings. However, the 2025 Sub-Saharan African Rankings have not yet been released, making any comparison with the World University Rankings is misleading. This is a misrepresentation of facts aimed at tarnishing the University’s reputation and causing alarm among stakeholders.

2. Omission of Impact Rankings Achievements 

The article fails to acknowledge Makerere University’s outstanding performance in the 2025 Impact Rankings, which assess contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Makerere University significantly improved its global standing, moving from the 601–800 band in 2024 to the 301–400 band in 2025. Notably, the University ranked 17th globally in Decent Work and Economic Growth and within the 401–600 band for Quality Education. These achievements reflect Makerere’s commitment to societal impact and sustainable development, which the article conspicuously ignores. 

3. Balanced Perspective on World University Rankings 

While Makerere University acknowledges a decline in certain parameters in the World University Rankings, we view these as areas for improvement. At the same time, we celebrate our strengths, including high-quality research output and a robust international outlook, which continue to position Makerere as a leading institution globally. 

Makerere University remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal impact. We urge our stakeholders and the public to rely on verified information from credible sources and to engage directly with the University for clarity on such matters. We acknowledge the Daily Monitor’s interest in Makerere University and implore them to report more accurately in the future. 

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Email: pro@mak.ac.ug

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Re-advert: Admission to Undergraduate Programmes 2025/2026

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The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications from Ugandan, East African, and international applicants for the undergraduate programmes under Self Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.

Each applicant should:

a) Have the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five passes, or its equivalent and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting. For day programmes, only candidates who sat A’ Level in 2024, 2023 and 2020 are eligible to apply. For evening, afternoon, and external programmes, a candidate is not restricted on the year of sitting A’ Level.

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d) Degree from a recognised /Chartered Institution

Further details on the re-advertised programmes , fees structure, and the procedure of submitting applications can be accessed from the document below: 

The closing date for submitting applications is Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Undergraduate Admissions List: Mop-up/Appeals 2025/2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Successful appeals and supplementary lists. Below is a list arising from appeals of Government Sponsored candidates who have been admitted:

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