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Job Title: Director for Development &
External Relations (DDER)

Organisation: Uganda
Christian University (UCU)

Uganda Christian University (UCU), a private institution founded in
1997 by the Province of the Church of Uganda is dedicated through teaching,
scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social
involvement to the preparation of students for thoughtful, productive lives of
Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places.

Key Duties &
Responsibilities:

• Shall seek to identify strategic Council
  members and make use of their positions and gifts for the furtherance of
  the University’s purposes.
• Shall work in particular with Chairmen to
  promote the particular work of the Boards.
• Shall organize workshops and other
  community building exercises for the Council.

2.      Planning,
Development and Communications Functions: The DDER shall oversee
functions related to building up the University in reputation and in
facilities. 

• Shall oversee strategic, financial,
  physical, and human resource planning.
• Shall contribute to the spiritual and
  mental health of UCU’s Christian community.
• Shall assure effective communications with
  stakeholders, donors, and Alumni about the University and its programmes
  and services.
• Shall cause good record to be kept of
  Alumni, donors, and other partners who can assist the University in its
  development.
• Shall seek to employ modern methods of
  communication with all current or potential partners including web-based,
  interactive, and social networking media.
• Shall review and oversee implementation of
  agreements with partner institutions both domestic and international.

3.      Domestic
Stakeholder Relations: The DDER shall seek to cultivate relationships
with stakeholders and donors in the Uganda Government, in the corporate
community, in the NGO and non-profit sector, in the academic community, and in
the churches.

• Shall join appropriate national boards and
  forums where matters relevant to the University arise.
• Shall assist the Vice Chancellor in
  facilitating projects requiring Governmental approval or funding.
• Shall help coordinate projects involving
  governmental and non-governmental organizations, e.g., the World Bank,
  USAID, World Vision, etc.
• Shall represent the University on
  ecumenical and Church of Uganda councils where appropriate.
• Shall provide liaison with Uganda
  Christian University Holdings Company.
• Shall cultivate a culture of philanthropy,
  develop a donor base in Uganda and seek financial support from
  individuals.
• Shall seek to advance programmes of mutual
  interest between the University and other organizations.
• Propose and manage the University
  Scholarship Programme.

4.      Overseas
Partner Relations:  The DDER
shall coordinate communication with overseas partners as well as travel and
represent the University at various international functions, with particular
focus on cultivating donor relationships.

• May participate in the Board of Uganda
  Christian University Partners its various locations, when practical.
• Shall speak at events, conferences or
  assemblies of different types (of like-minded organisations/institutions)
  as invited.
• Shall make donor solicitations in
  collaboration with the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A good Master’s degree from a recognized
  institution; 
• Must be a person of strong faith and
  integrity, a committed Christian and member of the Church of Uganda or of
  the Anglican Communion Churches in fellowship with the Church of Uganda;
• Must have at least five (5) years
  progressive experience management positions at a senior level preferably
  in higher education;
• Relevant experience in networking and
  mobilization; public speaking skills, skills in fundraising, project
  planning and development.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this job opportunity, Please Send an
application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated
Curriculum Vitae and three references.

Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts

Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda

Deadline: Friday, 10th May 2013 at 5:00p.m.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be
contacted

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