Job Title: Country Manager
Organisation: Product of Prison (POP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Founding Director, Europe
About US:
Product
of Prison (POP) is a young Dutch non-profit organisation that was founded in
the beginning of 2011. POP’s mission is to assist prisoners in developing
countries with their successful rehabilitation and reintegration by giving them
the skills and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives and to return to
their communities.
of Prison (POP) is a young Dutch non-profit organisation that was founded in
the beginning of 2011. POP’s mission is to assist prisoners in developing
countries with their successful rehabilitation and reintegration by giving them
the skills and opportunities necessary to rebuild their lives and to return to
their communities.
Job Summary: The Country Manager will take overall leadership
and oversee all Product of Prison (POP) operations in Uganda to achieve the
organisational vision, mission and objectives.
and oversee all Product of Prison (POP) operations in Uganda to achieve the
organisational vision, mission and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Staff Management: Manage all
HR related issues including job descriptions, recruitment, performance
management, development and training, health and safety, disciplinary action,
etc. in close collaboration with the Founding Director;
HR related issues including job descriptions, recruitment, performance
management, development and training, health and safety, disciplinary action,
etc. in close collaboration with the Founding Director;
2. Leadership and
Management
Management
- Take a leading role in developing,
implementing, overseeing, reviewing and monitoring of POP’s projects in
close collaboration with the Project Coordinators; - Ensure that all projects are implemented in
line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with POP’s
mission, vision and objectives; - The incumbent will develop new project
initiatives, new partnerships and maintain existing partnerships;
3. Monitoring &
Evaluation:
Evaluation:
- Implement and oversee monitoring and
evaluation activities, including a follow-up system and an online
comprehensive support network to track the progress of released prisoners,
in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators; - He / she will also dather, manage and analyse
all qualitative and quantitative data and summarize key findings, lessons
learned and recommendations and produce reports and data summaries; - In charge of reporting and presenting on all
M&E activities, results, outcomes and outputs to stakeholders and
donors;
4. Business Development
and Fundraising:
and Fundraising:
- Oversee diversified local and international
fundraising initiatives to strengthen project funding and sustainability
of projects in close collaboration with the Business Development Manager; - Oversee market activities for selling prison
products and services in Uganda and internationally; - Manage the production of good quality funding
proposals and respond to calls for proposals; - Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission
of reports, including financial reporting, that comply with grant of
contract agreements and ensure compliance with donor funding; - Facilitate donor visits and donor meetings as
necessary;
5. Communications:
- Build and maintain working relationships with
Government (Uganda Prisons Service), donors, local and international
organisations, networks and media in Uganda to raise the profile of POP
and to identify funding opportunities and potential partnerships; - Oversee the timely updating of POP’s website,
webshop and social media in close collaboration with the Business
Development Manager; - Prepare and submit timely quality Quarterly
Reports for UPS HQ and partner prisons and Quarterly E-newsletters for POP
supporters;
6. Financial Management:
- Offer support in the planning and production
of project budgets; - Manage the spending within the projects
in-line with the approved budgets. Analyse projected cash flow, decide on
the timing of procurement of materials and equipment and anticipate where
over or under spending may occur and ensure necessary action is taken; - Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely
submission of monthly financial reports to the Founding Director; - Check and verify all inventories and promote
efficient management of organisational assets; - Manage the timely monthly payment of all
staff salaries; - Submit and pay monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
fees with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), monthly payments with the
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and yearly payments with Kampala Capital
City Authorities (KCCA); - Oversee biannual Income Tax Returns with the
URA and yearly audits in close collaboration with the financial
consultant;
7. Administration and
Registration:
Registration:
- Ensure POP is registered with all relevant
authorities, including the NGO Board, and coordinate timely
re-registration; - Coordinate the timely application and
acquirement of Permission Letters from UPS for all POP staff, volunteers
and visitors to gain access to prisons; - Ensure all international staff have valid
visas and manage all work permit applications with the Uganda Immigration
Board;
8. Security Management: Take the
lead on decision making and contingency planning during security incidents or
threats.
lead on decision making and contingency planning during security incidents or
threats.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Country Manager should hold an advanced
university degree in criminology, development, management studies or
related field; - Relevant experience in program development,
implementation, management and evaluation, preferably in the NGO sector in
Africa; - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, including previous proposal writing experience; - Strong financial management and accounting
skills; - Strong management and organisational skills in
a multi-cultural environment; - Self-motivated and able to work independently
with minimal supervision; - Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexibility,
adaptability, initiative and creativity to work in a challenging
environment; - Proven ability to solve problems and to
respond to opportunities and challenges and translate these into practical
plans of action; - Willingness and ability to travel nationally
by public transport; - Knowledge and interest in supporting (former)
prisoners.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to email their
applications (in English), including a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae
to Celesta Duivenvoorde at [email protected].
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to email their
applications (in English), including a motivation letter and a curriculum vitae
to Celesta Duivenvoorde at [email protected].
Deadline: 17th July 2016
NB: We review applications on a rolling basis and
therefore advise that you apply as soon as possible. Interviews will take place
over Skype or in Kampala.
therefore advise that you apply as soon as possible. Interviews will take place
over Skype or in Kampala.
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