Director NGO Jobs – Raising Voices
Job Title: Director
Organisation: Raising Voices
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Co-founders of Raising Voices
About US:
Raising Voices is a non-profit organization which works to prevent interpersonal violence that happens in the home, in the communities and within institutions that community members use on a regular basis.
Job Summary: The Director will direct and manage operations, programmes and activities implemented out of Raising Voices offices in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Management and Leadership
- Lead the strategic visioning, conceptual development, planning and monitoring of Raising Voices’ work.
- Oversee implementation of the organization’s strategic plan, operational budget and funding strategy.
- Support and oversee the team in all program planning, implementation, operations, budgeting, documentation, monitoring and reporting.
- Create a supportive environment that fosters personal responsibility, quality work and commitment to Raising Voices goals and values.
Operational Management
- Oversee the finance management and serve as the Chief Accounting Officer.
- Oversee all the operational and administrative functions of the organization.
- Assume overall responsibility for human resource management of all staff in Uganda at Raising Voices.
- Ensure timely, accurate and quality financial and narrative reporting in compliance with contractual obligations to funding partners.
- Supervise and mentor senior staff to ensure quality work and accountability.
- Ensure operationalization and adherence to all Raising Voices’ policies and procedures.
- Ensure efficient and functioning management systems.
- Foster intra-department linkages, communication and synergies within Raising Voices.
- Ensure adherence to policies and compliance to all commitments.
- Serve as chief quality assurance ambassador of Raising Voices.
Internal and External Relations
- Represent Raising Voices at processes and events in Uganda and beyond.
- Manage positive and productive partner relationships with development actors and institutions
- Initiate, actively participate in and oversee internal processes for the Raising Voices staff that build skills and commitment to organizational values.
- Demonstrate effective, values driven leadership to all Raising Voices staff.
- Foster a conducive environment that is transparent, accountable and supportive.
- Work collaboratively with the co-founders on donor relations, strategic decisions and leadership of Raising Voices through the transition process and into the next stage of organizational growth.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Director must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent
- At least 10 years work experience with at least 5 years in executive leadership role, experience in Uganda an advantage. Your application will not proceed if this criterion is not met.
- Competencies
- Solid understanding of the national and international development trends, particularly relating to VAW/C that may influence Raising Voices’ mission and programmes.
- Personal integrity and transparency, serving as a role model for others.
- Effective communicator with enthusiasm and willingness to champion Raising Voices’ values.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Keen appreciation of quality and standards with ability to take responsibility for delivering results.
- Able to lead and manage processes and people with energy and enthusiasm.
- Experience and knowledge of statutory requirements and employment law in Uganda.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to see both the big picture as well as micro issues.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to synthesize, understand and communicate complex issues effectively and in a timely fashion.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Accounting software (NAVISION) and social media.
- Quick learner.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send complete applications to: jobs@raisingvoices.org with ‘Director Application’ in the subject line, and include:
- An updated CV with indication of your preferred way of being contacted.
- A thoughtful cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position at this point in your career, and why you feel you are a good match for Raising Voices.
- Two-page statement on how you would approach this role if you emerged as a successful candidate. How would you prepare for the position, what would you prioritize on starting, and what would be important to you about how you accomplished it?
Deadline: Open Until filled
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