Employer: BRAC Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
(Designated Country Representative)
•Lead the country team in line with BRAC’s mission vision and values and ensure BRAC policies and code of conduct are followed.
•Be the key person accountable for ensuring high quality delivery of integrated/other programs,
•Analyze continuous impact and effectiveness of existing programs on a national level
•Develop new programs in line with the country’s policies, priorities and BRAC’s strategic direction and capability
•Participate in networking and coordination with different stakeholders i.e. ministries, policy makers, donor agencies, foreign embassies, NGO associations and other relevant organizations nationally and internationally to represent BRAC and find potential partners for collaboration and fundraising
•Work as focal person for the organization and represent BRAC in different forums, actively participating in national level consultation or committees formed by the government for specific issues where BRAC is invited
•Facilitate the preparation of project proposals and program and operational budgets, working closely with program anchors at BRAC International
•Inform the Executive Director of in-country developments that influence the sector and ensure timely production of Situational Reports that may affect the in-country strategy.
•Ensure strong manpower plans for adequately staffing the national teams and build ownership among local staff
•Develop managerial and technical capacity of national and expatriate staff
•Ensure effective and transparent management of resources that comply with the organizational, host country governments and donors’ policies.
•Follow up with program managers on the findings of Audit and Monitoring reports and take steps to improve quality of program activities. Ensure legal and ethical compliance of the host country departments/ministries and the contractual obligation with donors
•Build effective working relationships with Head office in Bangladesh
•Build a strong country management team and plan succession
Educational Requirements:
•Master's Degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification in relevant field
Experience Requirements:
•Minimum 10 years work experience ideally in development sector, of which at least 5 years at a Managerial level
Additional Job Requirements:
•Familiarity with managing budgets, financial reporting, grant writing and reporting.
•Excellent human resource management and organizational skills.
•Strong interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills.
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•High level of maturity and cultural sensitivity.
•Knowledge of the political, economic and social context of the country
•Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Willingness and ability to travel within the country and overseas and spend time in the field.
How to Apply:
Email your CV with a letter of interest mentioning your educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at: recruitment.bi@brac.net.
Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 20/14 in the subject bar.
Deadline: 15th March 2014
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