Country Director Employment Opportunity – War Child Canada

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Job Title:     Country Director
Organization: War Child Canada
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
War
Child Canada is an international charity organization that works war-affected
communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to
education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada has over 15 years of
experience working in communities in conflict and post-conflict zones. All work
is implemented in direct partnership with local communities, local NGOs and
other stakeholders using a child-centered approach. War Child Canada currently
works in Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda
and the Middle East, and is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto.
War Child in Uganda:
War
Child Canada provides legal protection services for survivors of sexual and
gender-based violence and child abuse through direct legal representation,
community outreach and capacity building of legal actors. In response to the
South Sudan crisis, War Child Canada is also improving access to education for
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. This is accomplished primarily through
Accelerated Learning Programming to ensure that the children can begin or
continue their formal education.
Job Summary: The Country Director takes overall responsibility
for leading and managing War Child Canada’s strategy in Uganda, providing
directional oversight of programs and operations. The Country Director will
actively seek opportunities for fund development and representation among key
networks in Kampala to ensure the sustainability of the program.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Leadership and
Management of the country program (30%)
  • Prepare annual plans and offer support and
    direction for implementation and oversight of service delivery.
  • Manage the fulfillment and contractual
    obligations of all narrative and financial reporting requirements.
  • Manage the implementation of its Country
    Strategic Plan, in close collaboration with Head Office and field staff.
  • Provide oversight and leadership to the
    Senior Management Team
2. Fundraising (25%)
  • Build War Child Canada’s program through
    donor engagement, project design and proposal development, in
    collaboration with Head Office.
  • Responsibility for in-country fundraising
    with institutional donors.
3. Financial Management
(20%)
  • Overall responsibility for in-country budget
    and financial management, including reporting to Head Office.
  • Maintain efficient financial controls,
    accountability standards, procedures and records.
  • Prepare budget and monitor budget spending
4. Human Resource
Management (10%)
  • Responsible for the oversight of all War
    Child Canada staff in Uganda.
  • Manages the recruitment of local staff as
    necessary.
5. Maintain network of
contacts and representation (10%)
  • Initiate and engage in collaboration and
    consultation with local and central authorities, INGOs, national NGOs and
    local communities.
  • Ensure appropriate communications,
    information exchange and sharing with local partners and with Head Office.
  • Represent War Child Canada in meetings and
    coordination platforms in Kampala and regionally, as needed.
6. Security Management
(5%)
  • Maintain internal and external contacts with
    relevant parties and authorities related to security
  • Monitor the security context of the country
    to manage and mitigate security risks.
  • Regularly update and implement War Child
    Canada’s security procedures and plans in coordination with Head Office.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant should ideally hold a Master’s
    Degree or equivalent in International Development, Social Sciences,
    International Relations, Law or related subject
  • At least five years senior management
    experience including experience in strategic planning processes
  • Broad working knowledge of gender equality mainstreaming
    and Results Based Management
  • Proven knowledge of refugee and Internally
    Displaced Persons issues.
  • Previous experience managing a portfolio of
    numerous grants, including USAID grants and working with multiple donors.
  • Working knowledge of at least one of War
    Child Canada’s programming focal areas in Uganda.
  • Demonstrated track record in successful
    fundraising and donor engagement and development strategies.
  • Previous exposure and experience in project,
    financial and HR management, including managing staff in multiple
    locations and mentoring national and international staff.
  • Proven experience ensuring compliance with
    local laws regarding human resources practices, tax liabilities,
    licensing, etc
  • Previous experience managing security in a
    conflict affected environment.
  • Previous experience in East Africa
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Detail oriented, strong organizational,
    analytical and strategic planning skills.
  • Effective time-management skills with the
    ability to multi-task and manage multiple time-sensitive priorities.
  • Team oriented with strong interpersonal
    skills and ability to work with individuals from a range of backgrounds.
  • Strong writing and project management skills.
  • Able to work sensitively in challenging and
    insecure environments.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English.
How to Apply: 
All
suitably qualified and interested applicants are invited to send an updated curriculum
vitae and an accompanying cover letter electronically to: jobs@warchild.ca
Please
ensure your application email has the subject heading of ‘Country Director,
Uganda – [insert your name]’
Deadline: 8th April, 2016
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