Water Mission Uganda Country Director Jobs
Water Mission Uganda Country Director Jobs
What is the opportunity?Under the direction of the Regional Director for Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi, the Uganda Country Director is responsible for carrying out the mission of Water Mission in Uganda—to honor God by developing, implementing, and sharing best-in-class safe water solutions that transform as many lives as possible, as quickly as possible.
This critical position is both a calling and a career.
This role is responsible for managing a diverse team of Ugandans and other international staff working in various functional groups including human resources, accounting, WASH programs, operations, project management, safety, quality, ministry, and administration.
By applying sound management and leadership, this role will ensure Water Mission programs are implemented successfully according to Water Mission standards.
This role will require establishing full-time residence in Jinja, Uganda for a minimum of three (3) years. Additional short-term travel to Charleston, SC, USA (Water Mission’s Headquarters) and other regional country programs will be required in this role.
The Water Mission Uganda program is a recognized leader in the solar pumping, water treatment, remote monitoring, and community development for last mile, rural communities and refugee settings.
The Uganda program has experienced rapid growth over the past five years. The new country director will be expected to expand on the established reputation of the program as both an implementor and resource to other like-minded organizations.
A successful Uganda Country Director will:
Exemplify servant leadership while upholding the vision, mission, and values (love, excellence, and integrity) of Water Mission in all aspects of program leadership
Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and partner organizations
Lead a team of over 80 full-time and part-time staff and volunteers in three offices based in Jinja, Yumbe, and Arua
Communicate clearly and effectively to Ugandan staff and Water Mission leadership
Track and report on country program operational performance against approved ministry tactical plan and budget
Uphold Water Mission’s quality standards in the execution of all project activities
Ensure that Water Mission project management and enterprise accounting systems are accurate and up to date with operational and project activities
Manage employee relations issues (biblical discipline and performance improvement) and ensure personnel management practices are consistent with Water Mission standards
Identify staff knowledge, skill, and ability gaps and plan employee training activities as required to improve employee performance
Proactively engage with other organizations in the WASH sector to advance our mission and vision and evaluate people and organizations for potential ministry partnerships
Contribute to the development of the Uganda program strategy
Oversee preparation of written budget proposals, program proposals, and cost estimates
Provide regular country program communication updates to Water Mission’s Headquarters regarding administrative, financial, and programmatic updates/needs
Prepare and deliver presentations to Water Mission’s staff, the Uganda Program Board of Directors, partners, volunteers, and donors as needed
Develop and retain talented, mission driven employees
What is Required?
Personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and Core Values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity.
Alignment with the principles of servant leadership as embraced by Water Mission.
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from an accredited university in fields such as Management, Engineering, Development or Business, Public Health, or any other related discipline.
Proven experience managing >1,000,000 USD programs.
At least 6+ months experience living in a developing country; African country preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).
7+ years in a leadership or management position with experience training, mentoring, and developing new leaders.
Must be fluent in English; additional fluency in a local Ugandan language is welcomed.
Construction and/or engineering project
management experience preferred.
Proven experience developing, managing, and tracking operational budgets.
Ability to lead and thrive in an ever changing, highly fluid environment with unique obstacles.
Leadership experience in Christian ministry, evangelism, and discipleship.
Experience in establishing and maintaining multiple partnerships with Christian ministries, NGO’s, governments, UN organizations, and other development agencies.
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, SharePoint).
Strong verbal and written communication skills in cross-cultural settings.
Demonstrated office management and organizational skills.
Ability to work through complex issues and employ reasoning skills to solve problems.
Willingness to ask for support when necessary.
Creative and intuitive problem-solving skills.
Confident and experienced working with board members, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, when necessary.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required according to job requirements.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Water Mission Uganda Country Director Jobs
Find jobs in Uganda.Jobs - Uganda jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Ugandan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Uganda.
Jobs in Uganda - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Uganda.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Uganda posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to NGO Jobs in Africa.
