Welthungerhilfe Country Director Jobs in Uganda

Welthungerhilfe Country Director Jobs in Uganda

The position is to be filled as of June 1, 2023, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kampala, Uganda.

As Country Director in Uganda you are responsible for managing the impact oriented Welthungerhilfe (WHH) country program. In doing so, you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards. You will be responsible for a sound financial management of the allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding.

This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming and human resources management. As teamleader of the national and expatriate staff members, you are expected to take over responsibility for security management to assure the safety and security of your employees.

Your Responsibilities

Development and management of Welthungerhilfe's Country Programme in Uganda

Establish and maintain a sustainable and diverse funding basis for the Uganda Country programme

Managing and recruiting staff in accordance to Welthungerhilfe leadership principles, staff policies and strategy

Enhance the competence of WHH within Uganda for emergency programming and continue to position the organization as reliable partner for emergency response

Contribute to the overall organization's and regional directorate's learning objectives with lessons learned from the Uganda country program and create an environment that allows the country team to actively share and learn from colleagues throughout the region

Explore the potential to further develop the country strategy/program, e.g., by integrating rights-based or systems

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Expand cooperation with strategically relevant national partners to integrate innovative approaches into the WHH country program and jointly contribute to WHH's global and national strategic goals

Analyze and, if necessary, adjust the WHH organizational structure in Uganda to ensure adequate capacities for high-quality program work and achievement of WHH global and national objectives

Your Profile

A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field like international development, international management, rural development, agricultural sciences or a comparable level of qualification

At least 7 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development cooperation, preferably in the region

Sound experience in security/crisis management and working with partner organizations

Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload

Ability to work in a multinational team

Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility

Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's project countries

A very good command of spoken and written English; proficiency in German language would be an advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Welthungerhilfe Country Director Jobs in Uganda

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