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• Promote
  WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards, guidelines
  and Practices among the staff and partners and ensure these are the core
  foundation of the office strategies and work.
• Ensure
  that WV Uganda functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the
  principles of Interdependence and Twin Citizenship guide the contribution
  made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources.
• Ensure
  that WV Uganda actively participates in scheduled Peer Reviews and that
  Board and Staff are sufficiently prepared to participate meaningfully.
  Take ownership for appropriate action planning and execution of Peer
  Review recommendations.
• Lead
  process of policy development/contextualization and reviews to facilitate
  WV work and regularly update Board on status of policy implementation.
• Provide
  ongoing review and development of the WV National Office strategy, and of
  individual programme objectives to ensure continuous alignment with the
  partnership strategy“Our Promise 2030”.
• Ensure
  excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and
  technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and
  maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to all
  stakeholders.
• Lead
  and manage the National office team in a way that facilitates a high
  performance culture and “Our Promise 2030” mindsets and behaviors.
• Ensure
  capable staff are recruited in a timely manner to implement office
  strategy and ensure that there is accountability for staff performance.
• Ensure
  that the office has robust succession plans that are executed, regularly
  updated and shared with the Board.
• Direct
  and lead teams in management of diverse, strategic and time sensitive
  projects (e.g. infrastructural construction/renovation, staff
  re-structuring etc.).
• Provide
  overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing
  financial and other resources both locally and internationally to support
  WV Uganda’s work.
• Represent
  WV Uganda on Vision Fund Uganda’s board. Ensure that Vision Fund’s
  micro-finance ministry is integrated with World Vision’s ministry to promote
  fullness of life for children and their communities.

• Ensure
  that the Office has a high quality Christian Commitment strategy and
  operational plan that is appropriate for the Ugandan context.
• Model
  a high standard of personal Christian commitment and leadership, ministry
  and integrity through lifestyle and work relationships, and provide
  spiritual guidance to staff on the Vision, Mission and Core Values of
  World Vision.
• Ensure
  that Office Leadership is equipped to work in diverse and multicultural
  contexts.
• Participate
  in and lead regular devotional meetings and hold all WVU leaders
  accountable for doing the same in their respective areas of operation.

• Represent
  WV Uganda at different fora and engage/build strategic alliances with the
  government, major donors/donor agencies, WV Partnership, non-governmental
  agencies, churches, the business community, other local partners and the
  media.
• Develop
  and implement appropriate advocacy strategies to raise awareness ofand
  advocate for change inkey issues within the specific context.
• Earn
  public and stakeholders’ confidence and trust in WV Uganda by ensuring its
  positioning as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being and rights of
  children within the Ugandan context.
• Optimize
  communication platforms, channels and opportunities to raise awareness of
  the WV brand and impact/contribution both within and outside of the WV
  Partnership.
• Ensure
  that Staff and Board Members respect and guard the WV brand in their
  communications and actions in and out of the office.
• Identify
  new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization or
  expansion of WV brand equity and resources.

• Ensure
  high ministry quality and high impact by ensuring that the organisation is
  achieving its expected annual targets in all programmes on a sustainable
  basis.
• Ensure
  the highest standards of quality and accountability in programme
  implementation through:
• Compliance
  with World Vision international policies/standards/strategy (“Our promise
  2030”) international standards and (iii) compliance with codes of conduct
  and agreements to which WV is a signatory.
• Ensure
  all project proposals, reports, audits, and ministry evaluations are
  reviewed in a timely manner and at a proper level within the office and
  appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and
  compliance.
• Ensure
  that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on relevant
  technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
• Develop
  and maintain National Office capacity to respond to natural and man-made
  emergencies.
• Oversee
  humanitarian emergency efforts as and when they arise and work in
  partnership with response teams.
• Ensure
  accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key
  stakeholders i.e. ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of
  management and operational reports according to program objectives and
  standards.
• Ensure
  adequate resources are mobilized and appropriately managed to meet and
  enable quality program implementation.

• Provide
  good stewardship and oversight over all resources at all times and
  throughout the organization.
• Ensure
  strong financial compliance through timeliness and completeness of
  financial reports.
• Undertake
  appropriate reporting of audit results and actions.
• Ensure
  action planning and execution to resolve audit findings in an agreed and
  timely manner.

• Spearhead
  and implement an effective National Resource Development Strategy and
  implementation plan to steadily and incrementally generate funds and other
  resources locally.
• With
  the Board and Senior Leadership team, develop a monitoring framework to
  ensure NO meets specific national resource development targets while remaining
  efficient.

• Stay
  abreast of local legal and regulatory requirements and standards and
  ensure the office complies with them at all times.
• Retain
  competent legal expertise to provide appropriate legal support to World Vision
  operations.
• Ensure
  and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and the implementation
  of all other WVI Standards and Principles.
• Ensure
  risks to the organization are identified in a timely manner through risk
  registers and appropriate mitigation measures are undertaken to address
  them, and regularly report to the Board/Regional Office on risk.

• Maintain,
  and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security
  manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, Risk/Crisis
  Communication and risk assessments at national and AP levels) and ensure;
  understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors.
• Liaise
  with other international organizations to collect information about the
  security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to
  security threats.
• Perform
  other duties as required by supervisor/ Governing Board.

• The
  ideal candidate for the World Vision National Director job opportunity
  should hold a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences,
  Organizational Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning or related
  disciplines.
• An
  additional qualification in Resource Mobilization would be a plus.
• At
  least ten years of management experience, 5 of which should have been at
  National/Country Director or similar level in complex development
  programming. Programme experience with WV integrated programming areas
  (Education, Health/WASH, Livelihoods, Child protection) desired.
  Experience in Microfinance operations and Humanitarian Emergency
  Assistance a plus.
• Demonstrable
  track record in working with and supporting Board(s) and leading senior
  management teams.
• Experience
  in managing diverse, strategic and time sensitive projects (e.g.
  infrastructural construction/renovation, staff re-structuring etc.).
• Successful
  past experience in overseeing large grants and working with government
  donors (USAID, DFID,USAID etc.), UN agencies ( WFP, UNHCR, etc.) and
  government structures.
• Broad
  knowledge and understanding of Human Rights approaches and particularly
  Child Rights.
• Understanding
  of Advocacy execution, national advocacy strategy development and leading
  advocacy campaigns.
• Ability
  to nurture relationships, build strong teams and hold staff accountable so
  as to drive organizational performance.
• Good
  knowledge of financial management and budgetary control principles.
• Ability
  to organize and lead fundraising/resource mobilization efforts with major
  private donors, corporate organizations and governments, as well as to
  secure donor funding and sustainably grow organizational financial
  portfolio.
• Clear
  communicator with ability to present persuasively to Board, Senior
  Management Team, staff, donors, NGOs, government officials, community
  leaders and other stakeholders and partners.
• Versatility
  with use of new communication technologies and platforms to engage a
  variety of audiences, and/or able to supervise in this area.
• Committed
  Christian appreciative of denominational diversities and differences in
  Christian traditions, with a strong passion for Children wellbeing.
• Comfortable
  with working with multi-cultural teams, gender aware and with
  well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity
  and willingness to abide by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People
  in Aid Code and Sphere Minimum Standards.
• Willingness
  to travel up to 40% of time.

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