Uganda Country Director

Job Description

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of increasingly responsible management experience
• Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated commitment to facilitating people’s growth and development
• Experience working with refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) will be considered an added advantage.
• Broad financial skills including experience with budgeting, planning and accounting
• Excellent speaking and writing skills are required; computer skills are a big plus
• A hands-on management style and the ability to address and solve problems as they arise
• Passionate about youth employment and sustainable community-led development
• Diplomatic, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and a strong sense of accountability in carrying out responsibilities.
• A deep understanding of the laws in Uganda, government administrative protocols, local cultural norms, and its people
• Fluency in English and a local language of Uganda is required
• A valid driver’s license is helpful

Responsibilities

• Identify and hire strong staff members to manage Volunteer support, training, and other key positions.
• Manage a team of talented staff members and build an organizational culture in line with CorpsAfrica’s values
• Identify an office space and establish a functioning office
• Put in place policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Oversee processes to obtain government authorization for CorpAfrica to operate and work with refugees and internally displaced persons.
• Oversee compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Establish and build a CorpsAfrica/Uganda Local Council.
• Be responsible for strong financial oversight and management of budgets
• Oversee multiple aspects of the operation, including recruitment of the Volunteers, Volunteer site selection and development, pre- and in-service training programs; assignment of Volunteers to selected sites throughout the country, working with communities and appropriate government authorities at all levels, and supporting Volunteers throughout their service – offering guidance, mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, etc.
• Raise funds for CorpsAfrica in Uganda, which involves identifying and cultivating prospective donors, writing proposals, hosting events, extensive networking, etc.
• Coordinate cross-sector stakeholders and leverage a strong understanding of Uganda’s NGO regulatory environment to ensure compliant and effective program implementation.
• Represent the organization in public arenas, including local and national media
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with a diverse group of Development Partners
• Other responsibilities as assigned