Vi Agroforestry Country Manager Jobs in Uganda

Vi Agroforestry Country Manager Jobs in Uganda; As Country Manager it is crucial that you have excellent ability to organise, plan, prioritise and communicate your work. In this you have great analytical skills and a strategic outlook.

You work innovatively, know how to identify opportunities and act upon them responsibly. You know what it
takes to deliver results and make well-analysed decisions in a timely manner. You share Vi Agroforestry’s vision and values. Values Vi Agroforestry is a human rights-based organisation. The core values of non-discrimination, meaningful participation, accountability, transparency, empowerment and continued learning guide all work – including the work with partners.

People are stronger together and sustainable development requires respect for human rights, democracy and the environment. Through all actions, Vi Agroforestry therefore seeks to live by the principles of respect, transparency and together.

Key responsibilities

o Overall management of the Country Office.

o Overall responsible for the implementation of programs and projects and contribution to the program targets.

o Responsible for internal control, compliance and quality assurance of all operations

o Overall responsible for finance management including budget, financial reports, audits, handling of incidents.

o Responsible for resource mobilisation.

o Responsible for staff management including team building and a healthy and sustainable working environment.

o Represent the organization and build strong relationship with donors, relevant development actors, other relevant stakeholders, and networks relevant for the operations in the country.

o Ensure development and follow up of the annual work plan and the risk register for the Country office.

o Responsible for internal and external communication

Required qualifications.

o University degree or equivalent within a relevant field

o Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

o Management experience and staff responsibility (at least 7 years) with strong leadership skills

o Experience of managing international development cooperation within civil society and
knowledge of its tools.

o Excellent skills and experience in financial management and budget analysis, including grant management.

o Theoretical and practical understanding and experience of the rights-based approach and civil society development

o Experience from a variety of back-donor funding including institutional funding, foundations and private donations.

o Experience of leading organisational change Merits

o Knowledge and experience of working within the fields of SALM (Sustainable Agriculture and Land Management), agroforestry, biodiversity, and poverty reduction.

o Knowledge of and engagement for environmental and climate questions, in relation to
people’s livelihoods.

o Experience from Swedish development cooperation particularly with civil society.

o Fluency in the Swedish language.

o Other relevant languages such as Swahili.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Vi Agroforestry Country Manager Jobs in Uganda

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