Country: Uganda
Closing date: 09 Nov 2017
Reporting to: Regional Director/Sr. VP International operations OKC Head Office
Provide supervision to: Program Staff and Community Development Facilitators in the Country.
To provide strategic leadership and direction for the FEED country programs in Uganda.
The CD will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the FEED program activities in Uganda and towards achieving organizational vision, mission and promise. H/She will be charged with leading the programmatic and operational management and represent FEED at Government, Local and international levels and oversee implementation and review of the country program strategy. Responsible for promoting resource mobilization & fundraising initiatives and explore partnerships for sustainable running of Programs. S/he is responsible for overall Financial and Human resources of the country office.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership:
· Demonstrate ethical behavior and decision making in every aspect of work.
· Develop and periodically review & update the strategic plan for FEED Uganda.
· Ensure FEED Office in Uganda is aligned with Regional and Global organization priorities.
· Build a culture of accountability with the country team.
Fund Raising and Resource mobilization:
Together with resource mobilization team develop proposals, concept papers to increase funding base to ensure programs are fully funded.
Develop clear fundraising policies and strategies to explore more opportunities.
Develop networks, collaboration and good working relations with government agencies, appropriate church bodies, NGO’s and other actors in the country to identify partnership opportunities and ensure acceptance of FEED programs.
Ensure retention of existing donors in order to support program continuity.
Support the team in initiating development activities that are locally/communally funded and sustainable.
Programing:
Oversee the effective implementation of FEED programs in Uganda based on the pillars and priorities set out to be achieved.
Together with program team set standards for improving the quality and effectiveness of existing program activities in line with FEED vision and mission.
Responsible for program monitoring and evaluation, explore available opportunities and give recommendations for new or enhanced program areas in other viable regions of Uganda.
Monitor Project impact/outcomes and documentation of activities carried out.
Management:
Effectively manage budgeting, monitoring and Protection of organization assets and funds against fraud and financial abuse.
Ensure timely reporting to donors and the US head office is accurate and in compliance with donor requirements.
Responsible for hiring and monitoring performance of FEED staff in Uganda programs.
Ensure compliance with organizational and Government policies.
Work closely with the Managing Board to make certain decisions and provide an oversight role.
Ensure timely internal and external communication.
Cultivate culture of professionalism at all levels of work.
Staff Development:
Offer individual guidance on staff development as part of an ongoing staff evaluation.
Promote an atmosphere of shared learning, mentoring and coaching.
Inspire and motivate the team
Set evaluation measures to ensure improvement of team performance.
Required academic Qualifications, and experience for the position:
Bachelors’ degree in Social science or relevant field, Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of the principles of community development, the use of participatory development techniques for development.
Demonstrated experience in program design, proposal and report writing.
Demonstrated ability and potential to grow country program scope and funding sources**.**
Project Management skills
Proven track record in management skills for at least 3-5 years
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
Experience managing programs or working with US grants.
Proven experience managing transformational and sustainable program approaches.
Relevant Competencies/Attributes:
Strategic Thinking: Ability to set goals, plan and prioritize.
Commitment to ‘FEED’ values and mission: A commitment to serve the organization and beneficiaries.
Leadership: Inspire confidence and encourage the teams.
High ethical standards: Personal Integrity, Trustworthy, and honesty.
Initiative: Ability to take action proactively.
Management of Personnel and Financial assets: Motivate, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Patient, Reliable and Committed to the course
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org to reach us by 9th November 2017.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.