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• Oversight of all aspects of the
  organisation’s internal performance.
• Significantly contribute to organisational
  strategy and direction, including deputising for the Country Director as
  required.
• Leadership of the human resource
  management function.
• Oversight of all operational systems and
  processes.

• Take lead in regular review of
  organisational performance across all units, proactively identifying and
  addressing challenges while profiling achievements
• Steer the strategic planning and review
  processes in line with Restless Development’s national strategy in Uganda
  and the global strategy
• Responsible for performance management of
  the Senior Programmes Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Manager
  and Administration and Logistics Officer.
• Technically support the Country Director
  and Leadership Team in the oversight of non-programmatic teams
• Support the Country Director to develop
  and engage the Leadership Team in the growth and development of Restless
  Development Uganda
• Act as the primary link between Restless
  Development Uganda and International on operations, including submission
  of regular review reports

• Serve as a member of the organisation’s
  Core Leadership Team, upholding
• organisational values and acting as a role
  model at all times
• Take lead in the coordination of the
  organisation’s Extended Leadership Team, ensuring continued engagement in
  organisational decision-making
• Compile and produce regular reports on
  organisational performance for the Leadership Team and national board to
  inform organisational decision-making
• Deputise for the Country Director as
  required, including external representation
• Technically support the development of
  strategic partnerships to leverage new resources and increased profile for
  the organisation
• Significantly contribute to the
  development and review of the global strategy through participation in
  global decision-making processes
• Leadership of the Human Resource
• Anticipate and plan for future staffing
  requirements in line with the organisation’s growth and
  development

• Ensure full implementation of performance
  management and staff development systems across the
  organisation
• Technically support Managers to
  effectively lead recruitment, induction and probationary review processes
  for their teams
• Steer the development and review of the
  staff training and development plan
• Foster and sustain a values-based culture
  across Restless Development Uganda
• Monitor and advise on staff disciplinary
  and grievance matters
• Ensure adherence to organisational policy
  and procedure in line with Restless
• Development Uganda’s policy manual and
  national legislation
• Ensure internal staff communications
  systems are in place and running smoothly
• Work closely with government authorities
  to secure permits and permissions for all international staff and
  volunteers as required

• Ensure robust operations across the
  organisation, including leading and developing systems to support Field
  Offices
• Management of the Jinja Head Office
• Work with the Country Director to ensure
  effective risk management across the
• organisation, including leading regular
  assessment and review processes
• Take lead in the development and review of
  annual operational plans across all units
• Act as the organisational focal point on
  safety and security, ensuring all staff understand and comply to
  organisational policy
• Review internal and external audit reports
  and coordinate required follow up to ensure all recommendations are
  addressed promptly and effectively

• The Head of Operations Graduate-level
  Degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of four years’ experience in
  programmes, operations, and/or human resources management
• Past exposure and experience of leading a
  team, including distance management
• Prior experience leading/supporting
  strategic planning and review processes
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and
  partnership development
• Excellent financial management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
  skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working
  skills, including ability to coordinate multiple teams to deliver results
  on time and to a high standard
• Knowledge of relevant national and
  international strategies and frameworks in the areas of youth livelihoods,
  sexual and reproductive health and civic engagement
• Commitment to Restless Development’s
  mission and values
• Working knowledge of local employment law
  and other relevant legislation is preferred
• Past experience designing and developing
  risk management systems is an added advantage
• The successful candidate will be results
  oriented, have demonstrated analytical skills, be forward thinking and be
  able to drive high internal performance to maximise impact.
• The successful individual will have the
  interpersonal skills necessary to establish and manage strong working
  relationships across different teams. He/she will enjoy working in a
  youthful, multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing
  organisation, and be personally committed to Restless Development’s
  mission and values.

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