Country RepresentativeNew!

• Lead the implementation of the organisation's vision, mission and principles in Uganda in line with international strategies.
• Represent the organisation and maintain relationships with government, NGOs, donors, academia, social movements, CBOs and the media.
• Manage relationships with specialist institutions and partners and develop country-specific partnership guidelines.
• Oversee workshops, conferences, stakeholder meetings and site visits that raise visibility and impact.
• Lead and account for delivery of the Uganda Strategic Plan, including implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure programmes respond to changes in the political, social and economic environment and maintain emergency contingency plans.
• Develop a funding strategy and mobilise and diversify resources in support of the Strategic Plan.
• Build relationships with key donors in Uganda and position the organisation as a lead agency for children's rights funding.
• Develop a communications strategy and campaigns, and encourage research that influences policy.
• Ensure financial integrity and accountability, prepare budgets, control expenditure and maintain internal controls.
• Provide progress and financial reports to government, the Board, the International Office and donors.
• Work with the Board to uphold good governance and manage risk and policy implications.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisal and staff development with attention to gender equity and inclusion.
• Champion child safeguarding, act as focal person for country risks and crises, and lead safeguarding inductions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies or management.
• Master's degree in a relevant social sciences discipline from a recognised institution.
• At least 7 years in top management in development work, the education sector, health or poverty alleviation programmes.
• Proven fundraising experience, with emphasis on regular giving and corporate fundraising, and contract management with bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Proven experience managing complex financial control and management systems with a budget of over USD 500,000.
• Proven experience negotiating with government officials and donors at all levels.
• Experience as Executive Director or Country Director of a similar organisation is desirable.
• Knowledge of the children's rights sector with expertise in at least one specialist development field is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic and long-term planning that links operational plans to targets.
• Senior management expertise in building multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including diplomatic government-level negotiations.
• Proficiency in English and familiarity with the Ugandan development context.
• Up-to-date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques.