Farm Africa Human Resources Manager Jobs in Uganda

Purpose

The Country Director (CD) position is a key role in the Farm Africa global senior management
team which comes together every quarter to share progress and review the strategic direction of
the organisation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Country Director are

To set the strategic direction of the programme in Uganda and ensure a healthy programme pipeline Set the strategic direction for the FA Uganda programme based on the FA mission and
values, and aligned with technical approaches developed within the organisation Develop innovative programmes that build on our core competencies of Agriculture (including
livestock), Natural Resource Management and Market Engagement. Work with the Business Development team to develop a proactive funding strategy based on the donor opportunities

To ensure excellent in programme management and delivery

Ensure that Farm Africa’s projects attain the highest standards of delivery, effectiveness and
value for money and are delivered in accordance with Farm Africa and Donor policies and
contractual obligations.

Ensure that key project management tools are being used by the team to guide timely highquality
project delivery

Ensure a 100% burn rate against approved budgets and a minimum of 15% cost recovery
across the Uganda programme

In close collaboration with the global programmes leadership, be responsible for the
programme cycle in Uganda from beginning to end – and in particular deliver excellent in
contract management, project delivery and compliance processes Partner management, and in particular partner due diligence, ensuring appropriate contracting mechanisms are in place and that partners are held accountable for delivering against them

Work closely with Farm Africa’s head of monitoring and evaluation to ensure that strong M&E plans are in place, delivered against, and used to effectively, measure the impact of our
work, improve project design and provide evidence to influence external stakeholders

To ensure that Farm Africa Uganda is operating efficiently, safely and in accordance

with internal, legal and fiscal guidelines and frameworks

Oversee the annual budget development process – ensuring that internal budgets are
accurate and aligned with contractual obligations

Ensure that cash flow for Uganda Programme is managed efficiently an in accordance with agreed guidelines and timetables

Ensure that all staff are trained in, and fully understand, all financial and operational
processes and procedures and are operating in line with them

Ensure that the annual audit takes place, with key findings acted on as required

Ensure that Farm Africa is operating in accordance with applicable statutory and fiscal
frameworks in Uganda

As overall Security Focal Point for Uganda

keep the global SMT updated on any security
issues as and when they arise

Ensure that appropriate Security Management Plans (SMPs) and Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs) are embedded and adhered to in each field location; and updated as
appropriate

Leadership and line management

Lead the Uganda team, with a particular focus on staff development and proactive
performance management

Ensure that all staff are adhering to, and being managed in line with,

Farm Africa’s Staff
Handbook, and that it is up to date and reflects current statutory obligations in Uganda

Ensure that the Ugandan team are fully conversant with their obligations and duties in
relation to Farm Africa Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies

Responsible for the overall line management of the Uganda SMT, and ensuring Farm Africa’s
Performance Management approach (induction, probation, mid-term and annual reviews and
one to ones) is in place and being cascaded through to all team members

Ensure that all new staff are inducted, and existing staff are re-trained on annual basis, on
key policies and procedures including, in particular, the Farm Africa Code of Conduct and
safeguarding policy.

Corporate leadership and organisational representation

As a key member of the FA senior management team, provide broader leadership across the
organisation, contributing to the overall strategy and future growth

Ensure outstanding communication of programme information across the organisation,
working closely with the other directors and senior managers on internal learning and
knowledge management

Work closely with Farm Africa’s head of monitoring and evaluation to develop knowledge
products from our projects and externally showcase results

Working with the Programme Quality Team, lead our external influencing of policy and the
dissemination of learning and knowledge in Uganda to ensure Farm Africa is seen externally
as an expert in our chosen sectors of Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and
Markets.

Build, strengthen and manage relationships with key stakeholders including donors,
governments, private sector actors and other NGOs in Uganda and the wider region

Essential Desirable

Education, qualifications & other knowledge

Degree in a relevant discipline

detailed understanding of the socio-political
and economic climate and institutions in
Uganda and the region

Experience

Country Director in an International NGO with
a clearly evidenced proven track record of
having made a strategic contribution to the
organisation’s aims and objectives

Experience as Country Director in
Uganda

Strong track record in conceptualising and
generating funding for new programmes both
from, and in partnership with, a wide range of
stakeholders including governments, institutional funders and private sector,
governments and NGO’s

Knowledge of key donors in agriculture,
climate change, resilience, market
engagement.

Experience in programme design using tools
such as theory of change and linear log
frames, and designing M & E frameworks

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role you can find more information in the job description.

If you would like to apply please submit your CV and a covering letter that explains why your skills, qualifications and experience are relevant to the role to recruitment@farmafrica.org

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