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1. Strategic Leadership and Programme Oversight

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Uganda Country Programme in line with LM International’s vision, mission, core values, and global strategy
• Ensure highquality programme design, implementation, monitoring, learning, and adaptation
• Drive innovation, learning, and documentation across programmes to strengthen impact and sustainability
• Support programmes aligned to the Aid & Trade model and nexus approach, integrating development and humanitarian objectives.

2. Representation, Coordination, and External Relations

• Act as the official representative and spokesperson of LM International in Uganda
• Lead national coordination and stakeholder dialogue, including participation in government, UN, donor, NGO, and civil society coordination fora
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, national and international partners, faithbased actors, private sector actors, innovators, and communities
• Promote the visibility, credibility, and values of LM International at national and international levels

3. Growth, Resource Mobilisation, and Partnerships

• Lead the identification and development of new strategic and innovative programme opportunities
• Secure funding through the preparation, review, and submission of high-quality funding proposals and concept notes to institutional and private donors
• Strengthen and diversify the donor and partnership base, both locally and internationally

4. Financial Management and Compliance

• Ensure sound financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control across all projects and operations
• Ensure compliance with donor, government, and organisational financial and audit requirements
• Oversee timely and accurate financial, narrative, and compliance reporting

5. Organisational Leadership and People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse and high performing Senior Management Team
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, capacity development, and staff wellbeing
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe organisational culture aligned with LM International’s values
• Ensure staff health, safety, security, and risk management systems are in place and functional

6. Reporting and Accountability

• Ensure regular reporting to the Regional Director, including strategic updates, quarterly reports, and risk assessments
• Uphold accountability to communities, partners, donors, and LM International standards and policies