Deputy Country Director, Uganda
Position Overview:
Based in Kampala, the Deputy Country Director (DCD) will work
with the Country Director to ensure the overall success of the organization’s
work in Uganda.
The DCD will help represent the office in liaising with the organization’s
headquarters and global teams, as well as donors and in-country partners.
The DCD will also spend ~50% of his/her time managing the
Uganda’s malaria program portfolio, and ultimately the HIV Systems portfolio,
which involves elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (eMTCT) and
uptake of Point-of-Care HIV Diagnostics.
Responsibilities:
As a key representative of the organization in Uganda, the DCD
will:
- Support
the CD in defining the organization’s -Uganda’s overall strategy, develop
clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify
opportunities for the organization to add value and maximize impact
- Plan,
manage and execute specific programmatic initiatives, such as the Malaria
portfolio and the HIV Systems portfolio
- Establish
robust financial, administrative, and human resource policies and systems,
ensuring they are aligned with the organization’s global policies and
compliant with local law
- Oversee
the financial management of the office, including monthly cash flow and
financial reporting, cash allocations and budget forecasting and planning
- Develop
and manage program budgets in collaboration with program staff
- Support
the CD in human resources management, including recruitment and management
of existing staff
- Ensure
adequate on-boarding for new staff and identify training needs and
professional development opportunities
- Oversee
internal management of the office’s daily operations, including
contracting with vendors, ensuring compliance with local laws, and interfacing
with the organization’s legal, security and financial teams
- Oversee
the organization’s MCH program, including the management of several staff
members, development of relationships with key MOH partners, and
development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy and work plan.
- Support
fundraising efforts, including new program development, budgeting and the
development and management of relationships with existing and potential
donors
- Manage
processes for internal and donor reporting
- Develop
communication materials, make presentations and represent the organization
at public forums
- Coordinate
efforts with the organization’s partners and establish new partnerships
- Maintain
appropriate bi-directional communication with the organization
headquarters to ensure that the organization’s global capabilities are
being fully leveraged
- Maintain
a thorough understanding of the health landscape in Uganda and the
Ministry of Health’s key priorities and challenges
- Other
activities and responsibilities, as needed
Required Skills:
- At
least five years of work experience in a demanding, results-oriented
environment, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Experience
conceiving, planning and executing complex programs or projects with
verifiable results
- Exceptional
communications skills, both written and oral
- The
ability to manage within sensitive political contexts and develop strong
relationships
- Strong
problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including fluency in
Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability
to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, delegate and work
independently
- Ability
to learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of
information
- Ability
to mentor and lead teams for consistent performance
- Ability
to work within limited budgets and human resources
- Comfort
working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or
operational support
- Strong
mentor, manager, role model and team player who demands 100% performance
from self and entire team
- Strong
work ethic and flexibility
Preferred Skills:
- Experience
managing teams in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Master's
Degree, preferably in Business or Public Health
How to apply:
Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed
curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and
qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide
confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.
All communications relating to applications for this position
should be addressed to: email address: therecexpert@gmail.com.
Applications should be received by 29th March 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
On the subject matter of the email please indicate the position
you are applying for.