The Ugandan Jobline

• Lead the development and execution of ARC’s Ugandan resource mobilization strategy.
• Develop innovative initiatives with a long term vision.
• Assess current and potential needs of refugee and other vulnerable populations. Design new initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of affected communities.
• Facilitate development and achievement of country strategy and develop strong revenue projections.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with new donors, analyzing the funding environment and trends, and fostering a proactive approach to new funding opportunities.
• Manage collaborative proposal development process to ensure proposals are strategically aligned, technically strong, achievable and realistically budgeted.
• Manage staff responsible for financial and narrative report writing and submission to donors in a timely manner.
• Ensure that team is monitoring burn rate and meeting monthly projections.
• Diversify funding and develop key contacts with USAID and other major donors and foundations.
• Build and strengthen external relationships and represent ARC with donors, the host government, international and national organizations; facilitate partnerships with other organizations for programming and advocacy.
• Build capacity of Ugandan team to write successful proposals, providing training and coaching to increase the confidence and skills of staff.
• Liaise and promote cooperation with other agencies and governmental entities.
• Participate in interagency and governmental meetings.

• Ensure program targets and quality standards are achieved, maintaining frequent communication with ARC headquarters to promptly identify and resolve challenges.
• Implement solid program management disciplines to ensure program effectiveness, quality and innovation.
• Coordinate all aspects of programming with other ARC programs and initiatives as appropriate.
• Communicate and oversee the establishment and implementation of program objectives, activities, evaluations, and assessments.
• Ensure that program teams have the necessary tools, resources, information, and assistance to deliver services that meet or exceed internationally accepted standards and protocols.
• Support learning from success and failure, documenting best practices and facilitating collaboration.

• Liaison with headquarters and ensure headquarters policies and plans are carried out.
• Monitor the security situation and ensure security protocols and procedures are followed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of procurement and inventory management systems consistent with donor guidelines and ARC policies.

• Select, hire, orient and mentor professional and productive international and national staff.
• Ensure staff is properly trained and performance expectations are clear.
• Review and adjust organizational structure and job descriptions as needed to provide clear work expectations and adequate resources for achieving program goals.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and support staff in their ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with headquarters as needed to respond to and manage employee and work environment issues.
• Ensure operating policies, procedures, and communication protocols are clear and consistent.

• Develop and monitor the annual operational budget, and ensure timely management of financial reporting, audit compliance, and cash flow.
• Ensure there is a core operational budget
• Monitor all financial expenditures including burn rate, accounts payable, petty cash, etc. Ensure all fiscal controls and donor required policy controls are carried out.
• Provide oversight of country program budgets and management of program spending. Anticipate potential funding gaps, develop contingency plans, and closely monitor costs to prevent uncovered program cost.
• Prepare and submit activity reports to donors as well as monthly updates to headquarters.
• Any Other Duties as Required

• Minimum five years (seven years preferred) high-level international management experience, with good knowledge of the principal players, issues, policies and trends in the international humanitarian arena.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Knowledge of the regional political and social conditions.
• Familiarity with US government, UN, private, and multi-lateral funders. Experience with the development actors is preferred.
• Demonstrated financial management experience with NGO’s.
• Demonstrated success in program development, implementation, project monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively, balance the interests of different stakeholders, and provide excellent leadership by maintaining a constructive work environment and setting a positive example.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working in conflict, post-conflict and/or development settings; previous experience in Uganda and central East Africa a plus.

• Commitment to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process improvement and team building.
• Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills.
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style.
• Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation.
• Experience in managing multi-cultural and multi-level (numerous offices) programs.
• Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment.
• Strong oral and written communications skills; strong computer skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Fluency or working knowledge of local languages desirable.

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