TechnoServe Regional Director East Africa Jobs in Uganda
TechnoServe Regional Director East Africa Jobs in Uganda
Job Summary: The East Africa Regional Director (RD) oversees the design, development and implementation of our programs in East Africa, including—but not limited to—Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. The RD is responsible for ensuring a steady pipeline of new business opportunities—through proactive relationship building with key donors—as well as ensuring the quality and compliance of all operations. The RD reports to the Chief Program Officer and serves as a member of TechnoServe’s global senior management team.
The RD will have significant management and international experience, a passion for economic development, relevant language skills, and be capable of thoroughly understanding and successfully leading program teams and operations across multiple countries. S/he is expected to be an outstanding communicator and team leader. Previous experience working with organizations of TechnoServe’s size and scope is important and private sector experience is highly desirable. The RD will embody TechnoServe’s values of collegiality, integrity, resourcefulness and results.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Strategy and Leadership
Oversee the design, development and implementation of programs across West Africa and drive strategy for the region as a whole
Hold responsibility for East Africa’s $15 million annual regional operating budget
Support country and regional program directors to develop strategies, platforms and budgets
Ensure country programs meet quality standards and integrate project monitoring, learning and evaluation into decision making and work planning
Provide sound financial management and ensure contractual and donor compliance reporting
New Business Development
Generate regional revenue, leveraging existing relationships and expanding the range of TechnoServe new business opportunities
Support corporate fundraising efforts for current and new programs in the region and maintain donor relations
Develop winning proposal strategies: organizing resources, contributing to or authoring proposals and negotiating agreements
Talent Management
Recruit, retain, supervise and coach country directors and regional team members
Enable cross-cutting learning, partnership and collaboration between teams
Support and encourage knowledge sharing and professional development among staff
Manage regional human resource matters in partnership with HQ Human
Resources
Representation
Represent TechnoServe to public and private donors and others of significance globally
Support country directors in West Africa to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders such as local and district governments, donors, nonprofit organizations and others
Represent the region internally, updating the Senior Management Team, Executive Office and Board of Directors as appropriate of significant developments in the region
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of ten years of leadership experience, preferably in strategy consulting, business, finance or international development
A minimum of three years of work experience in one or more developing countries
A bachelor’s degree and preferably a post-graduate degree such as an MBA, MPP or MIA
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multicultural and geographically dispersed teams in complex working environments
Proven track record in successful business and program development design and authoring/overseeing winning proposals
Strong foundation of knowledge in one or more of the following: economic growth, value chains, private sector, agriculture, entrepreneurship and/or SMEs
Travel: Up to 50% regionally and internationally
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
An effective and inspiring communicator and negotiator with strong oral and written skills
Demonstrated passion for TechnoServe’s mission and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to motivate, retain and develop staff
Written and oral fluency in English required
Supervisory Responsibilities: Six direct reports including Country Directors, Chiefs of Party, Regional Program Manager and Proposal Development Manager
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; TechnoServe Regional Director East Africa Jobs in Uganda
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