Job Title: Programme Lead Organisation: International Development Law Organization…
Executive Director Employment Opportunity – Action for Community Development (ACODEV)
Management Jobs in Uganda, NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda, Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda, Uncategorized
Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: Action
for Community Development (ACODEV)
for Community Development (ACODEV)
Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda
Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Board
of Directors
of Directors
About US:
Action for Community
Development (ACODEV) is a regional NGO that was founded in 2003 and runs
Integrated Community Development Programs in Public Health, Human Rights, OVC
support, Livelihood and Grassroots Capacity Development programs including
sub-granting for small grassroots organizations in East and now Southern Africa
region.
Development (ACODEV) is a regional NGO that was founded in 2003 and runs
Integrated Community Development Programs in Public Health, Human Rights, OVC
support, Livelihood and Grassroots Capacity Development programs including
sub-granting for small grassroots organizations in East and now Southern Africa
region.
Job Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the
successful leadership and management of the organization to meet the strategic
direction set by the Board of Directors.
successful leadership and management of the organization to meet the strategic
direction set by the Board of Directors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Take the lead in resource mobilization by identifying and networking
with potential partners to ensure that ACODEV projects are adequately
supported and sustained. In addition, research funding sources and write
funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization - Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and
strategic plan to guide the organization - Inform the Board regularly of internal organization matters,
including relevant staffing, funding and program success and priorities - Reach out to the donor community to present ACODEV, its vision and
services through public presentations and by attending relevant business
events, conferences and gatherings; - Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive
Director and between the Executive Director and staff - In addition to being secretary to the Board of Directors, act as a
spokesperson for the organization - Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as
appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate
Operational
planning and management
planning and management
- Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives
that work towards the strategic direction of the organization - Ensure that the operation of ACODEV meets the expectations of its
clients, Board and Funders - Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of ACODEV
- Work closely with departmental heads to draft and amend organization
policies and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies;
review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the
Board as appropriate. - Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and
supporting materials
Program planning
and management
and management
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the
organization’s programs and services - Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization
contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the
Board - Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the
organization to maintain or improve quality - Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of
special project
Human resources
planning and management
planning and management
- Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and
program delivery - Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in
accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations - Build a high-performing senior leadership team and play an active
role in attracting, retaining and developing a best-in-class staff; - Implement a performance management process for all Management staff
which includes monitoring the performance on an on-going basis and
conducting an annual performance review - Coach and mentor Management staff as appropriate to improve
performance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should have relevant skills,
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates
are requested to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae addressed
to;
are requested to submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae addressed
to;
The Acting Executive
Director,
Director,
ACODEV
Plot 98/99 Masoli
600m off Gayaza Rd,
600m off Gayaza Rd,
Wakiso District.
Applications should
be sent via email to; recruitment@acodevuganda.org Please send only application
letter & CV – Academic documents are not required at this stage)
be sent via email to; recruitment@acodevuganda.org Please send only application
letter & CV – Academic documents are not required at this stage)
The application
should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the
specific duties of the position applied for, and also state names and addresses
of three professional referees which must include either the Head of the
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work.
should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the
specific duties of the position applied for, and also state names and addresses
of three professional referees which must include either the Head of the
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work.
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants should
therefore indicate their contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for
easy contact.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applicants should
therefore indicate their contact telephone number(s) and/or email address for
easy contact.
Deadline: 5th October 2018
For more of the
latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or
find us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
Related Jobs
Secretary Jobs – United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
4 min read
Job Title: Secretary Organisation: United Nations African Institute for the Prevention…
Driver Jobs – United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
3 min read
Job Title: Driver Organisation: United Nations African Institute for the Prevention…
Senior Bilingual Secretary Jobs – United Nations African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFRI)
4 min read
Job Title: Senior Bilingual Secretary Organisation: United Nations African Institute for…
Digital & Technology Support Manager NGO Jobs – Food for the Hungry (FH/U)
3 min read
Job Title: Digital & Technology Support Manager Organisation: Food for the…
Value Exchange Relationship Coordinator NGO Jobs – Food for the Hungry (FH/U)
3 min read
Job Title: Value Exchange Relationship Coordinator Organisation: Food for the Hungry…