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In 2008, two young Australians, Annabelle Chauncy OAM and David Everett OAM, saw firsthand how a lack of access to education was keeping communities trapped in poverty. But they didn’t want to give handouts — they wanted to create lasting solutions.
So they partnered with local leaders in Uganda to build a school that offered more than just academics. A place where children could learn, eat, grow, and be cared for. Where teachers were respected, and communities were transformed.
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Country Director, Uganda Job at School For Life Foundation
School For Life Foundation
Job Description
The Country Director, Uganda, will provide strategic leadership, vision, oversight over the operations in Uganda and external representation for SFLU, ensuring the delivery of the 5-Year Strategy through effective partnerships, program alignment, and organisational sustainability.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic leadership
- Co-design the development of and lead the implementation of SFLU’s 5-Year Strategy and annual operational plans.
- Drive the alignment of programs and systems with SFL Australia’s (SFLA) global priorities, ensuring synergy across all strategic pillars.
- Represent SFLU at senior levels with donors, partners, and government, positioning SFLU as a credible, values-based development partner.
- Foster a learning and performance-driven culture across the organisation.
- Identify and pursue new strategic opportunities and partnerships to sustain growth.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality education and community development programs that are evidence-based and scalable.
- Champion the constant improvement of these programs, working closely with the department heads.
- This includes the identification of potential partnerships to ensure this is executed innovatively and efficiently.
- Ensure robust program planning, implementation, and monitoring systems are in place and effectively managed.
- Partner with the MEL & Research team to track results, evaluate impact, derive data-driven insights and respond by embedding learning across programs.
- Ensure compliance with donor, legal, and organisational requirements in all program operations.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement to enhance program relevance and efficiency.
- Build, develop, and inspire a strong, accountable, and high-performing leadership team.
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the department heads and other leaders within the organisation.
- Model a leadership culture of integrity, teamwork, and inclusivity.
- Work closely with the Head of Human Resources to implement effective talent management, performance review, and leadership development frameworks.
- Champion staff engagement, wellbeing, and succession planning.
- Development of and responsibility for the execution of the organisation’s annual objectives and key results, aligned with the broader organisation’s strategy.
- Drive the organisation’s operating rhythm, ensuring all teams are aligned and working efficiently and effectively.
- Ensure organisational compliance with national regulations, internal policies, and SFLA governance standards.
- Maintain transparent and accountable reporting to the SFLU Board, SFLA management, and donors.
- Oversee effective risk management, internal controls, and audit readiness in collaboration with the broader leadership team and Finance team.
- Promote ethical conduct, good governance, and stewardship of resources across all operations.
- Ultimate responsibility for all Board and Committee reporting, managing the Company Secretary and ensuring papers are drafted and shared with Committee/ Board members ahead of meetings.
- Provide strategic oversight of financial planning, resource mobilisation, and budget management.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to maintain compliance, cost control, and donor reporting standards.
- Identify efficiencies and innovations that enhance value-for-money and operational impact.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to develop the annual organisational budget.
- Cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with donors, government institutions, and community partners.
- Represent SFL in key forums, networks, and advocacy platforms within Uganda and internationally.
- Enhance SFL’s visibility and reputation through thought leadership and evidence-based advocacy.
- Maintain effective collaboration and communication with SFLA, ensuring alignment of strategy, messaging, and impact reporting.
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