Job
Title: Executive
Director
Title: Executive
Director
Organization: International
Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA)
Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to:
IWCA Uganda Chapter Board
IWCA Uganda Chapter Board
About US:
The International
Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) Uganda Chapter is part of a global network of
self-organized, self-governing women aimed at advocating for the reduction of
barriers for women in coffee producing countries by providing access to
resources while creating a forum through which women connect with others
throughout the coffee value chain. IWCA Uganda Chapter started in 2010, with
the goal developing a strong and visible network of women in the coffee
industry who can share their experiences, resources and contacts with others
throughout IWCA chapters in producing and consuming countries.
Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) Uganda Chapter is part of a global network of
self-organized, self-governing women aimed at advocating for the reduction of
barriers for women in coffee producing countries by providing access to
resources while creating a forum through which women connect with others
throughout the coffee value chain. IWCA Uganda Chapter started in 2010, with
the goal developing a strong and visible network of women in the coffee
industry who can share their experiences, resources and contacts with others
throughout IWCA chapters in producing and consuming countries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Guidance
Leadership and Program support
Leadership and Program support
- Ensure the day-to-day running of IWCA Uganda Chapter and report to
the Board periodically. - Provide strategic input in the design of programs aimed at
increasing market access and linkages, lobbying and advocacy,
socio-economic empowerment and resource mobilisation, management and
sustainability. - Develop and operationalize policies, guidelines and working
documents for the Chapter. - Provide leadership in the annual planning and budgeting for IWCA
Uganda Chapter. - Provide technical support to Staff in the implementation of the
Chapter’s strategic programs - Review and or prepare necessary reports.
Strategic
partnerships and advocacy
partnerships and advocacy
- Map potential partners with strengths that would be complementary to
IWCA Uganda Chapter, and develop appropriate partnering arrangements. - Manage relationships with strategic partners at national and
international level through networking and collaboration - Coordinate lobbying and advocacy efforts in order to influence
policies that affect women participation and empowerment along the coffee
value chain - Prepare information and dissemination at Partners’ / Stakeholders’
fora such as meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
Resource
Acquisition
Acquisition
- Develop the IWCA Uganda Chapter’s funding strategy and ensure
funding from diverse sources. - Map / identify donors to support the implementation of the Chapter’s
programs; - Develop concept papers and proposals for fund raising and marketing
of IWCA Uganda Chapter.
People Management
and Development
and Development
- Supervise Secretariat Staff, and mentor them by providing the
necessary guidance and support. - Monitor Staff performance by conducting performance reviews /
appraisals. - Promote team effectiveness and organization through conducting team
meetings and trainings.
Financial
management and accountability
management and accountability
- Ensure stewardship, accountability and transparency of the Chapter’s
finances. - Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions
Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting
Evaluation and Reporting
- Ensure that an M&E system is established and that lessons are
documented to improve program design for IWCA Uganda Chapter. - Work collaboratively with the Program Officer to collect and analyse
relevant M&E data, and prepare relevant reports. - Ensure that lessons learnt from program implementation are
documented and incorporated in program review and design
Others: Carry out any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in: Gender Studies;
Social Work and Social Administration; or Arts / Social Sciences; or
Project Planning and Management; or Public Administration; or Food Science
and Technology; or Management Studies; or International Development; or
Business Administration; or Strategic Management; or Development Studies;
or Rural Development; or relevant discipline. - Post graduate qualification in any of the above disciplines will be
added advantage. - At least five (5) years’ experience in development work or community
empowerment work, three (3) years of which should have been at a program /
project management level. - Experience in networking with a range of donors and partners.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, demonstrated leadership and
good management ability. - Knowledge of development work and community empowerment.
- Strong negotiation, problem solving, liaison, and networking skills.
- Strong People Management and Leadership Skills.
- Proven project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Strong skills in data analysis, research and report writing
- Integrity, honesty, and accountability
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications with cover
letters and updated CVs with at least three (3) suitable referees with their
telephone contacts, by email only to; [email protected]. Please indicate the role you are applying for
in the subject line of your email.
qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications with cover
letters and updated CVs with at least three (3) suitable referees with their
telephone contacts, by email only to; [email protected]. Please indicate the role you are applying for
in the subject line of your email.
Deadline: 26th March 2019.
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