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Uganda Country Director job at Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P) is a non-profit organization committed to building life-changing bridges that connect remote communities to essential resources, including healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. With a strong reputation for its impactful work in rural development, B2P has earned global recognition for its innovative approach to infrastructure development and its ability to create lasting social change.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering employees the opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, leadership, and community impact. B2P offers job opportunities across various areas, with flexible work arrangements that support personal growth and work-life balance. Founded in 2001, B2P has grown from a small initiative into a global leader in bridge construction, working in multiple countries to build and maintain essential infrastructure in underserved regions.
The organization's business model is based on the belief that infrastructure development is a powerful tool to reduce poverty and improve lives, integrating engineering expertise with community involvement. With a strong presence in over 20 countries, B2P is making significant strides in rural development by focusing on sustainability and local partnerships. The organization’s core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability guide its operations and decision-making. As part of its commitment to social responsibility, B2P is involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting community well-being, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. For more information, visit their website at www.bridgestoprosperity.org.
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Deadline:
17 Jun 2025
Job Title
Uganda Country Director job at Bridges to Prosperity (B2P)
Bridges to Prosperity (B2P)
Job Description
Job Title: Uganda Country Director
Organisation: Bridges to Prosperity (B2P)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda Country Director (CD) is the external face of Bridges to Prosperity in Uganda. They lead the Uganda team and oversee and implement the advocacy, partnerships, and program’s activities that are required to achieve the short- and long-term Uganda program strategy. The CD manages all B2P Uganda staff and is responsible for establishing and sustaining relationships with key government officials, donors, and strategic partners.
The CD is a strong leader with advanced communication skills who is highly collaborative across the entirety of the organization. The CD is deeply comfortable with managing a fast-paced environment while driving towards demanding targets and maintaining alignment with the overall organization’s working philosophy.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Uganda Program Leadership (20%)
Foster a B2P-Uganda culture which supports the health and performance of the team and creates a positive work environment
Communicate openly and transparently across the Uganda team and mentor them on management and strategic thinking.
Serve as authorized signatory regarding regulatory and partnership compliance
Ensure to have an oversight on the proper use of systems as well as data quality and security to enable effective reporting and analysis
Support Program Managers and Talent department in the recruitment and retention of the relevant talent for the Uganda program.
Support the Program Manager and the Talent department in resolving HR issues
Advocacy & Partnerships (60%)
Lead all strategic external facing facets of B2P-Uganda by overseeing the Program delivery
Collaborate with all other relevant technical departments, especially Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy.
Lead Ugandan government partnerships including negotiations.
Actively seek opportunities for creatively advancing B2P’s mission in Uganda
Develop and enhance relationships, partnerships and networks with external organizations to maximize B2P’s funding pool and impact
Represent B2P-Uganda and hold relationships with senior-level government, donor agencies, and other organization’s counterparts
Explore global and local funding opportunities and initiate proposal development in collaboration with the advocacy and partnerships global team
Be the face of B2P-Uganda and present the program to external parties including government, donors, vendors, and other strategic partners
Ensuring the on-time recovery of all government receivables.
Lead on Uganda partnership compliance and reporting
Lead the development of partnership agreements
Manage partnerships to ensure that B2P and partnership objectives are completed in a timely manner
Program Strategy and Resource Management (20%)
Design and implement program strategies, plans, and procedures to ensure quality and impact are optimized while achieving growth targets.
Lead the development and delivery of the Uganda program log-frame to ensure the achievement of MoU targets.
Develop a government and donor engagement strategy, with support from the global partnership and advocacy team of B2P.
In collaboration with the East Africa Director of Programs, guide as necessary the Program Manager to set realistic budgets for all program activities as they relate to the B2P strategic objectives.
In collaboration with the East Africa Director of Programs, support the annual and quarterly planning process, which includes the setting of Program Plans, Objectives and Key Results, KPIs, and other target management, monitoring, and evaluation tools.
Lead and report on fulfillment of Uganda partnerships KPIs and OKRs
Support key evidence building activities through collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation department and external research partners
Be an active contributor and volunteer to participate in B2P global initiatives where experience can add value or where your program can contribute to such work
Work with B2P global shared services to identify and implement options that contribute to the efficiency or impact of B2P-Uganda’s work.
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MSc in Business Administration, International Affairs/Development, Public Policy/Public Administration, Engineering or other relevant fields.
Significant team management background experience
A sound understanding of Uganda’s national government level working style
Understanding of International development, especially in terms of rural infrastructure development.
Minimum of 3 years experience establishing and interfacing with national-level government officials and partners
Proven networking and negotiation skills with governmental and non-governmental actors
Record of raising funds from government and/or international agencies (bilateral/multilateral) preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes projects in complex environments
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
Demonstrated ability of Resource Management.
Preferred Profile:
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to use diplomatic verbal and written communications tailored to a variety of local and international audiences
Experience working and communicating across cultures and with international teams
Creative & strategic thinking skills
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and independent goals achiever
Passion for Bridges to Prosperity’s mission and development work
Working conditions:
The position is based in Kampala, Uganda and requires travel to rural locations. A minimum tenure of two years is expected with a probationary period of 6 months.
Physical requirements:
The position requires the ability to visit isolated areas, as well as the ability to walk in remote areas. The position may require standing for extended periods.
CV Guidelines:
Length: Maximum 2 pages.
Education: Highlight relevant diplomas, degrees and recognized certifications
Exclude: personal information (photos, gender, religion, marital status, number of dependents), non-certified training.
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