NGO Jobs in Uganda at ACTogether Uganda

Job Title:       Executive Director
Employer: ACTogether Uganda
Location:  Kampala, Uganda


Duties:  
Ensure timely recruitment of quality staff in accordance with the organisational recruitment policies
Coordinate and supervise administrative and management staff to enable them achieve their performance objectives
Ensure that all staff have valid contracts and job descriptions, and that they understand them.
Implement performance review and performance management for all staff.
Ensure development and implementation of Staff development plans
Attend all Board meetings.
Oversee implementation of all Board decisions regarding policies, and procedures.
Serve as liaison between Board and staff – ensuring timely provision of information to both the Board and staff
Keep Board updated on all operations, changes, and problems.
Coordinate Board/Committee activities and attend Committee meetings.
Review and approve all monthly and quarterly financial budgets and reports before they are submitted to the donors
Ensure timely submission of monthly and quarterly financial reports to grantors (as required).

Education:
The applicant must be an influential mature manager with ability to lead and motivate a team of both staff and the national working team of the National Slum Dwellers Federation of Uganda. The incumbent must also hold a Master’s degree in any relevant field with outstanding organization and leadership abilities and ability to take a holistic approach in managing the organization’s operations.

Experience
Proven experience as executive director or any other managerial position.
Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques
Extensive knowledge and understanding of urban planning and slum upgrading issues
In-depth knowledge and experience in managing donor funded programs/projects
An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems
Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills
Previous work in slum communities will be an added advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications to the following address: admin@actogetherug.org copy isaac.ssonko3@gmail.com

NB: Qualified candidates who live and stay in slum communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 20th July 2017