Habitat for Humanity National Director Jobs in Uganda

Habitat for Humanity National Director Jobs in Uganda; The National Director (ND) provides overall leadership and management to HFH Uganda and guides the development and implementation of HFH Uganda strategy. The ND will represent HFH Uganda vision, mission, and values to all stakeholders. The ND will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization by ensuring effective resource mobilization, financial and programmatic support/management to staff and partners, business & partnership development, Advocacy, and communications.

In collaboration with the HFHU Board of Directors and HFHI, the ND ensures that the mobilization of resources is adequate to achieve short-term and long-term strategic goals; develops and implements, together with staff and HFHI, a fund-raising strategy that mobilizes resources through diversified constituencies.

The ND has a matrix reporting line to the HFH Uganda Board chair and HFHI AVP - Africa Area Office and will supervise the Programme, Partnership and Resource Mobilization, Finance, and the Operations units at NO level.

Qualifications

University degree in international development/relations, public administration, business administration, economics, housing, and urban development, and/or social sciences.

Post graduate studies in development studies, project management or related fields.

Continuing education in relevant fields such as NGO management, board development, resource mobilization, advocacy, communications monitoring, and evaluation, and in country or region-specific issues is an advantage.

Minimum 10 years of work experience in housing finance and/or micro finance or urban planning, housing development or social sciences, relevant to human settlement and community development in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Experience

At least 5-year experience in Country/National leadership position managing donor-funded projects/programmes, Community development experience will be a significant added advantage.

Experience in non-profit/NGO resource mobilization including proposal development, plus a local and/or international network of prospective donors and constituencies.

Experience in serving on or in the development of non-profit/NGO boards of directors.

Knowledge of

housing issues in Uganda, Sub Sahara Africa, and in particular affordable housing.

Proven experience in change management, leading and managing staff, including recruitment, staff development, training, mentoring and performance management.

Demonstrated financial management competence, including the management, and monitoring of budgets, agreements, MOUs, and contracts.

Experience in programme and project management.

Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and other program quality/effectiveness & development approaches.

Excellent communication skills, confidence in handling prominent gatherings, media, and events.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Computer literacy.

Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Skills and Knowledge

Proven ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external audiences.

Ability to advice and support field staff in a consultative manner.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities. Must be organised and efficient.

A sound understanding of DEI awareness.

Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work with a wide variety of staff with different cultural background.

Committed to HFHI principles.

How to Apply

Applications (including cover letter and CV as one PDF document, and Zipped folder of relevant academic documents not exceeding 35MB) should be clearly addressed to: The Board Chair, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box 9873, Kampala; to be submitted by Email to AFRrecruitment@habitat.org


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