Food for the Hungry Program Director Jobs in Uganda
Job Summary
The Program Director will support the Country Director in providing strategic leadership and management of all FH Uganda programs/projects’ activities as well as increasing funding portfolio through proposal development, networking, fund raising and managing donor relation. In close collaboration with the Country Director, the PD will lead the programs teams in aligning the FH Uganda programs in line with the new Program model and re-imagination building blocks while also ensuring program quality across the country Program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Program Design (30%)
Provide Leadership on Program Innovation, Knowledge Creation, and Learning (30%)
Representation and External Relations (10%)
Staff and financial management (30%)
Education & Experience
A Master’s Degree in development studies or related field with at least 10 years of experience in managing and implementing programs in the development sector, 5 of which should be in senior management position within an NGO set up.
Proven experience with USG / USAID/DFID/UN/Corporations and general donor relationships
Proven strategic planning and program and project management experience in a humanitarian/development environment
Proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures, policies and practices.
Extensive knowledge of project design and implementation,
Experience in proposal-writing, budgeting and financial management.
Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to development, including capacity building of local institutions
Knowledge and experience working with other cultures and sensitive to the cross cultural issues
Language Skills
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in English.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one pdf file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees, addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager, Food for the Hungry Uganda Email: [email protected]
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