Terre des Hommes Netherlands Country Director Jobs in Uganda

Terre des Hommes Netherlands Country Director Jobs in Uganda

Background

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) is an international non-governmental organisation committed to stopping child exploitation. Our mission is to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our vision is that children can flourish in a world free of all forms of exploitation.

Our vision and mission are inspired and guided by international human rights instruments and standards, in particular, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the Council of Europe's Lanzarote Convention, the International Labour Organisation Conventions, and support the achievement of the SDGs Goals 5, 8 and 16.

In Africa, TdH NL works in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Madagascar. We work with communities, government, private sector, civil society organisations and children themselves, at the centre, to address systemic and structural drivers that expose children to exploitation. We work with the consciousness that exploitation is often exacerbated by emergencies.

Objective of the Function

The Country Director will be Terre des Hommes Netherlands’ representative in Uganda reporting to the Regional Director, Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya for general direction in terms of realising programs, operational responsibilities, developing strategy and executing.

He/she will be accountable for managing and supervising TdH NL’s development and emergency projects in Uganda, working closely with Global Programme Leads in ensuring delivery of quality results in line with our global and in-country strategic plan, performance and accountability frameworks.

Result areas

Realize and develop department policy (including realization of UG Country Strategy)

Work professionally within TdH NL’s policies and codes of conduct, including those related to child protection/safeguarding, confidentiality, safety and security and ethical practice.

Ensure that the country office and project partners follow the policies, processes and protocol regarding child safeguarding.

Communicate incidents and violations of the policies in line with the established protocols.

Ensure full adhere to TdH NL integrity framework including the Speak Up! Policy, conflict of interest guidelines and other HR policies.

Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies and in line with budgets.

Work closely with the Regional Director of Africa to ensure goals and objectives are aligned with strategies.

Identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required.

Foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.

Possess a strong commitment to social justice and development of quality services within the field of child sexual abuse, exploitation and violence.

Keep up to date with the political, economic, social and technical situation of the country as well as programme related developments and incorporate these developments into annual reports and annual and strategic plans.

As a member of the programmes team advise the programme development manager, whether solicited or unsolicited on fundraising and programme development opportunities and threats

Work together closely with the other Country Directors / Country Leads and exchange ideas and experiences.

Organize the Uganda country team and coordinate with the Regional Office technical team to undertake fundraising / resource mobilization to operationalise the Uganda short, medium and long term country plans in line with the global strategy.

Finance and Administration

Result: The finance and administration of the country office is done in line with TdH NL’s finance and administration policies.

Ensure that TdH NL’s finance and administration policies and operational guidelines are being implemented at the country office.

Approve and ensure timely submission of quarterly funds requests/ disbursements to partners after receipt of quality signed off reports.

Monitor in close collaboration with the Global finance office, the annual budget spending in relation to the approved annual budget.

Monitor with the support of the country finance staff, financial management practices and provide immediate backstopping where policies are not followed as expected.

Immediate report on any violations of the finance policies and procedures.

Manage Employees

Result: Employees are guided and instructed so that they are motivated to execute their tasks efficiently and effectively.

Manage the country team to ensure project goals and objectives are achieved, including taking direct

project implementation roles as necessary.

Provide leadership and take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Empower staff to translate vision into results.

Ensure sufficient staff numbers and capacity is in place in line with the approved annual budget plan and donor project resources.

In line with the annual performance management plans, regularly discuss performance and provide feedback and coaching to staff.

Entrench within the Uganda team a Speak Up! Culture , where staff feel empowered to raise issues without fear of victimization.

Facilitate Internal Management Processes

Result:Internal management processes are facilitated so that the tasks and activities are efficiently aligned and quality is guaranteed.

Delegate the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.

Anticipate and resolve conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions.

Accurately judge the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and match tasks to skills.

Monitor progress against milestones and deadlines.

Make sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member.

Resource Mobilization and Networking

Result: Network is maintained so that cooperation is improved and all parties and individuals involved are correctly and fully informed. Fundraising plans and targets are realized.

Ensure strong engagement in resource mobilization, including positioning and support to grant acquisition efforts to raise additional resources and diversify TdH NL’s portfolio in Uganda.

Recognise fundraising opportunities for TdH NL, take initiative to anticipate them and develop proposals in conjunction with the Regional and Head Offices.

Establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of groups (government, CSOs, private sector and beneficiaries) to understand project needs and gain support.

Represent TdH NL in Uganda, engage and build strategic alliances with government, major donors, other NGOs and media.

Represent TdH NL by participating in networks related to its mission and vision, and share and learn.

Education, Experience and Skills Required

At least a Masters degree in the Social Sciences, Management or related fields.

Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience that combines managerial and technical leadership in development cooperation or executive management.

Professional experience with an INGO, NGO, or governmental organization, in the related field of child protection and safeguarding is an asset.

Experience in child exploitation and/or child rights is a minimum requirement

Experience in research and/or evidence-driven programming is recommended

Experience in fundraising and resource mobilization and both humanitarian and development settings .

At least five (5) years of leadership experience including supervising teams and managing budgets.

Proficiency in written and oral English is required.

Personal Profile

Strong management skills and track record at national level

Strong people management skills to include coaching/professional development

Proven budgeting skills and efficient management of financial resources

Proven capacity to lead, motivate and develop a team

Exhibits composure and professionalism.

Ability to represent TdH NL in Uganda to donors, government officials, other NGOs, other external stakeholders in a self assured manner

Excellent negotiating and communication skills

Strong ability to direct and foster strategic partnerships and position for grants

Excellent grant acquisition experience, including experience with a diverse set of donors

Be a person of high professional integrity and firmness to safeguard organizational resources

How to Apply

Please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae (indicating your expected remuneration) by e-mail to: recruitment.africa@tdh.nl clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position, no later than by 3rd February 2023 1700hrs (EAT). The application email subject should be: Country Director, Uganda. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.

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