The Ugandan Jobline

• Donor liaison officer responsibilities, which
  require regular statistical feedback, website content development, budget
  planning and any other reporting as may be required.
• The incumbent will develop a good team spirit
  and supportive relationships with all staff, exercising skillful and
  motivating management.
• Take care of guests of the BT Guest House,
  including schools, universities and private travellers.
• Work closely with Local Government officials,
  suppliers, development partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure field activities are implemented on
  time through efficient planning and logistical management.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to donors
  and Trustees on all operational aspects of the project.
• Post and update website content for every beneficiary
  community/project.
• Develop quarterly and annual work plans and
  budgets to meet targets successfully.
• Build and maintain a strong working
  relationship with Local Government officials, keeping them abreast of
  project progress and seeking their feedback.
• Represent BT at local, district and national
  levels in a professional manner.
• Develop the capacity of staff both within your
  specific office and others.
• Support the Country Manager in the overall
  development of the organisation.
• Ensure project staff are motivated and morale
  is kept high.
• Supervise the management of the Guest House,
  its guests and the UK students.
• Perform any other duties as required.

• The applicant should at least hold a degree
• Prior exposure and experience of working at
  some level of management within a developing world context (preferably
  within a WatSan context but not essential).
• Prior experience of communicating with
  parties in all levels of organisation in a manner most appropriate to the
  party concerned.
• Previous experience of dealing with external
  stakeholders, including Government Officials.
• The ideal candidate will have management
  experience preferably in a developing country, excellent communication
  skills, strong planning and organisational skills, patience and a sense of
  humour.
• There is flexibility for the role to suit a
  less experienced person who is hungry to make a real difference and enjoy
  a formative time.
• Excellent project management skills and the
  capacity to manage time and workload effectively to meet targets.
• Ability to absorb information quickly,
  understand it and then make decisions based upon it within a short
  timeframe.
• Computer literacy i.e. Good working knowledge
  of IT; word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and comfortable
  with illustrative media i.e. photo & video production.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, financing
  and accounts.
• Good driving license (4wd off road experience
  preferable).
• Strong leadership ability; possessing confidence,
  humility and integrity.
• Highly motivated individual, a “self-starter”
  able to manage their own time, coordinate staff and other parties and
  balance an extensive range of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good planning and problem solving skills.
• High frustration threshold and ability to
  cope with stress.

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