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• Responsible for developing and maintaining KATI’s
  overall strategy and direction in support of its mission and vision.
• Leading and directing the activities of KATI’s staff
  in the interests of young people in northern Uganda.
• In charge of developing, maintaining and delivering
  KATI’s policies and operational framework for service delivery, finance,
  administration, legal compliance and human resources.
• Managing and developing executive team members.
• Works closely with the KATI board to ensure strong
  governance.
• Acting as a champion and inspirational leader for
  KATI, promoting the organisation and raising awareness of its work amongst
  the wider community.
• Developing the technical and financial excellence of
  the KATI model to make it a profitable youth social venture within 3
  years.
• Providing inspirational leadership for KATI, with the
  commitment, vision and drive to build the organisation and deliver
  tangible benefits for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
• Representing KATI at the highest level, building and
  maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders
  including youth, the business community, Government, NGOs/CBOs, donors and
  partners.
• Actively promoting KATI’s reputation and profile as
  northern Uganda’s first youth-led social enterprise.
• Working with the KATI Board, senior management team
  and colleagues at War Child UK to develop the organisation’s strategic
  direction.
• Taking ownership of the business plan, further
  developing it for effectiveness, sustainability and leading its delivery.
• Responsible for developing and delivering a framework
  and processes to ensure accountability.
• Supporting the Chief Financial Officer to deliver a
  finance strategy to which all staff adhere, encompassing resource
  allocation, cash flow and regular financial reporting to the Board.
• Works in liaison with the Board, especially with the
  Chair, in support of good governance, maintaining a register of key
  decisions that are scheduled to be made.
• Develop and implement risk management procedures.
• Ensuring legal compliance of KATI
• Plan and direct KATI’s activities through the
  executive team to fulfil the strategy and achieve agreed targets and
  standards.
• Line management of the KATI executive team (Chief
  Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer).
• Leading and motivating all staff and volunteers,
  maintaining organisational morale.

• The
  ideal candidate should preferably hold a degree or equivalent in a
  development, management or business related subject. Possession of a
  Masters’ level or equivalent (Master of Business Administration, Masters
  in Social Entrepreneurship, Development Management or similar) is an added
  advantage.
• The ideal candidate should have at least three years’
  experience in a senior management position within a profit making company,
  social business/entrepreneurship, NGO or CBO.
• Past experience of youth entrepreneurship programming
  and microfinance.
• Proven experience living and working in northern
  Uganda or a strong understanding of the northern Ugandan context and
  environment is also desired
• Proven ability and experience of fundraising,
  securing external resources and support is desired.
• Prior experience of running a social enterprise, ideally
  in Uganda or East Africa is an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of business principles and financial
  management.
• Proven leadership and management skills. Strong track
  record of developing and inspiring teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Excellent project management skills and attention to
  detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and drive and the
  ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  English mandatory (written and spoken).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to
  build positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong decision maker, proactive, willing and able to
  take the initiative.
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse team and
  demonstrate a strong desire to achieve agreed personal and organisational
  objectives.
• Possess exceptional organisational skills with the
  ability to plan ahead and manage priorities calmly to ensure continued
  progress and meet deadlines.
• Show commitment to KATI’s aims, values and mission.

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