Organisation: Send a Cow
(SAC) UK
(SAC) UK
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About SAC:
Since 1988 Send a Cow (SAC) has transformed a million lives, by helping
African families and orphans to grow enough food to eat, sell their produce and
develop small businesses that last. Providing livestock, seeds, training and
ongoing support, it helps families leave poverty behind for good. The Send a
Cow Group currently constitutes Country Programmes in seven African countries
plus the UK and USA, together with a Group Executive which is based in the UK.
African families and orphans to grow enough food to eat, sell their produce and
develop small businesses that last. Providing livestock, seeds, training and
ongoing support, it helps families leave poverty behind for good. The Send a
Cow Group currently constitutes Country Programmes in seven African countries
plus the UK and USA, together with a Group Executive which is based in the UK.
Job Summary: The Programme
Coordinator will support the Country Directors in building sustainable and
successful Country Programmes through developing and also bridging the gap
between different stakeholders within SAC so that the whole of SAC is greater
than the sum of its parts.
Coordinator will support the Country Directors in building sustainable and
successful Country Programmes through developing and also bridging the gap
between different stakeholders within SAC so that the whole of SAC is greater
than the sum of its parts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Developing the Country Programme:
- Technically support the development of the
Strategic Direction of the Country Programme, and the Operational Plan,
and ensure consistency with SAC strategy - Develop and implement jointly with the
Country Director the Development Plan, to build the capacity, capability,
and quality required to deliver the strategy and build the sustainability
of the Country Programme - Support the personal development of the
Country Director. Develop with the Country Director their Annual Review
and Personal Development Plan for the approval of the Director.
2. Ensuring Quality:
- Support the delivery of the Operational
Plan, to ensure consistency and quality - Work in liaison with the Country Director
to ensure that all Plans and Reports meet required quality and deadlines - Work with the Country Director and Group
Finance team to ensure development of accurate and realistic budgets and adherence
to financial reporting standards - Encourage the sharing of good practice
within and across Country Programmes, and encourage the use of specialist
input as required - Provide input as required into fundraising
plans and delivery, alongside the Programme Funding team - Ensure that programme quality is
maintained, and work with the Research and Impact team to ensure that
appropriate Programme Monitoring and Evaluation is taking place
3. Communication:
- Act as a champion and advocate for the
Country Programme - Be the first point of contact on behalf of
the Country Programme for communications from the UK, USA and elsewhere
regarding requests for information, visits, etc., and assist in the
planning as appropriate - Support the Country Director is up to
speed with SAC developments, news, changes to policies, etc.
4. General:
- In addition to working with their
designated Country Programmes, the Programme Coordinator may also be
involved in other development projects for example, programmatic
development, partnership development, or researching potential new areas
of operation. - As a senior member of the SAC Group team,
you will support the strategy of SAC and undertake other tasks as
required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should have five years’
experience in a senior position in a significant sized local and/or
international NGO - The applicants should hold relevant
Bachelor’s degrees. Possession of a Master’s degree is an advantage - Significant first-hand experience of
international development, and particularly the community development
process - Past experience of managing multiple
stakeholders - Significant experience of enabling
positive change through influence rather than direct control - Past fundraising experience is desired
- Experience of living and working in a
developing country - Past farming / agricultural experience is
an added advantage - Fluent spoken and written English
- Excellent communication skills both
written and verbal - Cross cultural skills, including working
remotely with teams separated by distance and geography - Strong interpersonal skills and the
ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively - Strong numeracy and understanding of
developing and managing budgets. - Networking and representing skills
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and
complex situations - Report writing skills
- Understanding of IT applications
- Other relevant language skills
- Be comfortable working for a Christian
organisation and be in sympathy with Send a Cow’s Christian values and
Cornerstones - Proactive and forward looking leadership
style - Willingness and commitment to share
information and promote transparency - Results orientated
- Very organised, yet flexible
- Strong attention to detail and process
- Possess the ability and willingness to
travel - Commitment to and understanding of equal
opportunities - Self-confident and personable
- Sensitive, excellent listener
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to submit the following documents as they
do Apply:
do Apply:
Complete SAC
Application Form, CV’s will not be accepted
Application Form, CV’s will not be accepted
Complete Equal
Opportunities form
Opportunities form
Send a copy the relevant qualifications
Submit ‘three key achievements’ according to instructions
Be eligible to work in Uganda
Send the completed documents to: [email protected]
Deadline: Monday, 12th January
2015
2015
NB: Interviews for
shortlisted candidates will be held on 22nd January 2015 in Newton St Loe,
Bath. If you need more information
about the position or on how to apply please email Janet Bolton, Head of HR
[email protected] or phone on 01225 871913.
shortlisted candidates will be held on 22nd January 2015 in Newton St Loe,
Bath. If you need more information
about the position or on how to apply please email Janet Bolton, Head of HR
[email protected] or phone on 01225 871913.
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