European Management Solutions Country Representative Jobs in Uganda

European Management Solutions Country Representative Jobs in Uganda

Closing date: 29 Aug 2019

Job Type: Contractual (Two years with extension based on fund availability and performance)
Reporting To: Director, Africa Region
Number of Reportees: Direct: 8-10, Indirect:
Approximately 500

We are looking, on behalf of our client, a non-profit organization, for a Country Representative based in Uganda. As a Country Representative you will be responsible for strategic leadership and direction of the NGO including country strategy and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, quality programme development and implementation, resource mobilization/finance and human resource management. Also, you are expected to build a sustainable country operation.

The Country Representative will represent the NGO in the country at different platforms and ensure its profile is strong and reflect organizational value, vision and mission.

S/he is expected to work closely with regional and head office teams to fulfil the duties/responsibilities of the position.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of high quality country strategic plan and AOP relevant to the local context and the organizational priorities

Lead, guide and supervise the program managers on planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects to ensure the effective and efficient execution of project deliverables

Lead and oversee the grants acquisition and management effort in the country ensuring long-term health of the portfolio and achievement of annual targets.

Strengthen the financial sustainability of programs and operations through effective and efficient resource development effort, outstanding healthy financial ratios, and effective budget administration.

Ensure adequate systems are in place and followed, regarding program procurements, management and maintenance of project assets, regular inventories and similar activities

Develop brand and reputation among foreign and national governments, partners, donors and other stakeholders, and develop and maintain productive relationships and be the NGO’s representative and spokesperson to all publics, including local and international media/ audience

Direct and manage staffing in the country while focusing on developing capabilities appropriate to the strategic and operational needs of projects/programs and also the needs of both the present and the future within the country and create ownership among local staff

Ensure proper and transparent management of resources and reporting systems are established in the country in accordance with the policy and procedures and all regulatory requirements of the NGO, host country governments and donor’s policy

Visit projects to encourage, advice, build relationships, evaluate and inspect the funded projects. Accordingly follow-up with the program managers on the findings of audit, risk register and

monitoring report

Drive, develop, and ensure the adaption, integration, and learning around key areas including safeguarding, gender equity and diversity, monitoring and evaluation framework, risk management registrar in place and updated regularly.

Uphold, promote, follow and apply the Core Values and Mission of the NGO in the host country

Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment

Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure

Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Additional

Consult with Lawyers to resolve legal issue

Organize national and international workshop/seminar to represent the NGO and commence new initiatives

Attend different national/ International events

Engagement with different service providers to ensure input procurements for smooth implementation of programme activities

Organize and participate in inter program coordination meeting like Audit review committee meeting, Country Management Team (CMT)meeting, compliance meeting

Communicate and discuss with other civil society, organizations, (CSOS), relevant persons & bodies like Educationist, economist to find out the members for advisory committee

Experience

10+ years’ experience proven programme management experience in developing country setting in Uganda and/or East Africa

experience as Country Director or Deputy Country Director in East Africa and in Uganda for large INGOs like CARE, Oxfam, Save the Children, World Vision, Action Aid or the similar kind

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Professional knowledge in diverse development approaches Demonstrable leadership, organizational, managerial and communication skills

Ability to think strategically, conceptualize new ideas, digest and analyze complex information and present coherent work plan or implementation plan

Entrepreneurial and proactive

Possess professional attitude and diligence and able to work independently as well as work in a team

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently

Proven skills in networking and relationship building

Strong analytical and information gathering skills

Excellent writing and facilitation skills

Strong communication and representational skills

Strong administrative skills

Cultural sensitivity

Willingness to often travel to the project site when required

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Educational Qualification**

Masters in any Discipline

How to Apply:
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to s.gori@developmentaid.org, under the title: DRS ref number 10409.

Due to the high number of applications received via DevelopmentAid website, we can reply to shortlisted candidates only.