The Ugandan Jobline

• Steer
  and coordinate regions programming, strategy development and planning and
  ensure value for money
• Develop
  SF EA workforce – coach and mentor to ensure a healthy work environment,
  staff motivation and very high standards of a proactive, ethical and
  professional workf orce
• Ensure
  compliance with all SF’s policies and guidelines as well as statutory
  requirements
• Pro-active
  in fundraising and ensure compliance to back-donors requirements, ensuring
  timely and quality reporting as per stakeholder requirements
• Local
  partner strengthening and development and ensure that institutional
  objectives are performed in cooperation with partner organizations and
  that there is continuous regional growth in the quality and volume of
  operations.
• Active
  engagement of duty-bearers and uphold rights holders through
  partner-building, networking and active advocacy
• Oversee
  the Country office programme to ensure delivery of quality results
• Ensure
  that SF financial requirements and generally accepted principles of sound
  financial management are upheld
• Promote
  ‘zero tolerance to corruption’ and ensure a high focus on corruption
  prevention, internally and with the local partners
• Ensuring
  that SFEA has a holistic approach towards development and qualitative
  synergy between the Education and Livelihoods interventions of SF Eastern
  Africa.

• The
  ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in a relevant
  development related field such as Education, Development Economics, Social
  Anthropology or other relevant field
• A
  minimum of five years of professional experience in leadership position
  preferably in the International Development Organization, with a proven
  track record on team building, focus on results, innovation and advocacy
• Strong
  project management skills with ability to manage a diverse portfolio of
  programmes and projects
• Deep
  understanding of the development field in sub Saharan Africa especially in
  thematic areas Basic Education, Technical and vocational training (TVET),
  Value-chain development and Job Creation
• Experience
  and proven track record on fundraising from both private donors,
  Foundations and Institutional funders
• Excellent
  communication skills (in English), including an ability to write, compile
  presentations and speak confidently in public
• Ability
  to conceptualise, analyse and present ideas convincingly
• Passion
  for the mission
• Identity
  with Christian values

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