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Executive Director Employment Opportunity – Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO)
Job
Title: Executive Director
Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Uganda
Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO)
Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Chairman
of the Board
of the Board
About US:
The Uganda Network
of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO) is a National organization that was
established in 1996 to lead co-ordination, networking, resource mobilization
and information sharing among civil society AIDS service organizations (ASOs).
UNASO works to ensure effectiveness, efficiency in providing quality
contribution to the national response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. UNASO has a
membership of over 500 organizations countrywide which include PHA groups,
national and district level organizations, Faith Based organizations (FBOs),
Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Cultural institutions and international
NGOs.
of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO) is a National organization that was
established in 1996 to lead co-ordination, networking, resource mobilization
and information sharing among civil society AIDS service organizations (ASOs).
UNASO works to ensure effectiveness, efficiency in providing quality
contribution to the national response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. UNASO has a
membership of over 500 organizations countrywide which include PHA groups,
national and district level organizations, Faith Based organizations (FBOs),
Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Cultural institutions and international
NGOs.
Job Summary: The
Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and management to UNASO
and is responsible for ensuring that UNASO has a clear and compelling strategic
and operational plans that are supported by an effective system of strategic
measurement, risk management and governance framework. The role bears the
ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organization is organized,
managed and controlled in a way that maximizes delivery of UNASO’s mandate.
This position requires a mix of financial stewardship, fundraising, strategic
thinking, and staff management and development. As Executive Director, you will
lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, building and maintaining a strong,
diverse funding base and maintain strong relationship with UNASO donors. You
will serve as the “public face” of the organization and represent our work to a
variety of audiences. You will also manage a team at the UNASO secretariat and
those at the 5 regional network offices. You will be required to maintain
strong partnerships with Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, and
development partners in the HIV and AIDS response. The Executive Director is
responsible for coordinating Operations of the Board of Directors and Annual
General Meeting and act as the Secretary to the Board, S/he will also build a
culture that nurtures collaboration, innovation, and organizational integrity.
The Executive Director reports directly to the Chairman of the Board and is
responsible for implementing UNASO’s overall strategic plan, priorities and
budget as approved by the Board of Directors. Under the guidance and direction
of the Board of Directors and in close collaboration with the Senior Leadership
Team, you will identify and pursue opportunities for growth that advance our
mission.
Executive Director will provide strategic leadership and management to UNASO
and is responsible for ensuring that UNASO has a clear and compelling strategic
and operational plans that are supported by an effective system of strategic
measurement, risk management and governance framework. The role bears the
ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the organization is organized,
managed and controlled in a way that maximizes delivery of UNASO’s mandate.
This position requires a mix of financial stewardship, fundraising, strategic
thinking, and staff management and development. As Executive Director, you will
lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, building and maintaining a strong,
diverse funding base and maintain strong relationship with UNASO donors. You
will serve as the “public face” of the organization and represent our work to a
variety of audiences. You will also manage a team at the UNASO secretariat and
those at the 5 regional network offices. You will be required to maintain
strong partnerships with Ministry of Health, Uganda AIDS Commission, and
development partners in the HIV and AIDS response. The Executive Director is
responsible for coordinating Operations of the Board of Directors and Annual
General Meeting and act as the Secretary to the Board, S/he will also build a
culture that nurtures collaboration, innovation, and organizational integrity.
The Executive Director reports directly to the Chairman of the Board and is
responsible for implementing UNASO’s overall strategic plan, priorities and
budget as approved by the Board of Directors. Under the guidance and direction
of the Board of Directors and in close collaboration with the Senior Leadership
Team, you will identify and pursue opportunities for growth that advance our
mission.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership
- Lead fundraising efforts across the
organization, including cultivating and maintaining relationships with
foundation partners and major donors, identifying new opportunities for
grant funding, and building a sustainable funding runway to support current
and futuregrowth. - Ensure strong financial stewardship of
the organization, in collaboration with the Finance Committee of the Board
of Directors and the Finance Manager, by overseeing UNASO’s annual budget,
ensuring UNASO compliance with sound audit practices, and finding areas to
improve financial and spending practices. - Approve monthly expenditures, and ensure
that UNASO is using both our financial and human resource capital to best
advance our mission.
Strategic
Leadership
Leadership
- Work in collaboration with the Board of
Directors and Senior Leadership Team to develop the organization’s
strategic goals and priorities, and accompanying implementation plans. - Proactively identify and pursue new,
or-mission opportunities for growth, leadership, and partnership within
the field. - Oversee and continually monitor the
quality of all internal operations, initiatives, and accountability
mechanisms to ensure high quality, consistent results, and ongoing
improvement. - Lead the development and execution of
advocacy and communication strategies that amplify our voice and
contribute to national, regional, and international dialogues and policy
fora. - Strengthen/ revitalize UNASO regional
Networks and ensure their operations, funding and advocacy impact in the
regions
People Leadership
- Oversee a team of approximately 10 staff
members across at the national secretariat and 5 at regional offices. - Collaborate with the Senior Leadership
Team to oversee staffing plans and development that ensure that UNASO’s
strategic priorities are being met and we are well positioned for growth. - Collaborate with the Senior Leadership
Team to strengthen organizational leadership cultivate high-performing
staff, and ensure professional development for staff at all levels of the
organization. - Collaborate with the Senior Leadership
Team to maintain and deepen a culture consistent with the organization’s
values and mission. - Formulate planning recommendations to
the Board of Directors and ensure that the Board has sufficient and timely
information to fulfill its duties and steward the organization. - Assist in the recruitment, selection,
and evaluation of members of the Board of Directors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s
degree in Humanities, and Medical Science - Passion for HIV response agenda, with
vision, values and commitment to serving the organization. - Five years of professional experience in
public health work and in a leadership role in donor funded project or a
nonprofit organization with significant growth. - Demonstrated success in fundraising,
networking, and relationship management. - Demonstrated experience with budgeting
and financial management and a strong understanding of nonprofit revenue
structures. - Demonstrated experience managing a
moderately sized staff -including remote management of staff and a history
of developing talent. - Strong organizational skills and high
level of attention to detail, necessary for managing a complex schedule
and tracking execution of simultaneous projects. - Demonstrated ability to respond
proactively to unstructured environments and to navigate challenging
situations and relationships with creativity and diplomacy. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills in order to connect to, engage, and inspire diverse constituencies,
including government agencies, multilateral organizations, technical and
policy experts. - Significant experience operating in
multi donor funded projects in Uganda - Knowledge of Global HIV programming and
Uganda’s HIV response.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications via Email only to:
unasoedapplications@gmail.com.
should send their applications via Email only to:
unasoedapplications@gmail.com.
Deadline: 3oth May 2018
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