Executive Director Job Vacancy – Uganda Youth Network (UYONET)
Organization: Uganda Youth Network (UYONET)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Youth Network (UYONET) is a leading national youth organization that works to mainstream young people’s participation and engagement in development and governance processes in Uganda and East Africa. UYONET was started in 2002 to respond to the increasing demand for a collective platform for research, training and policy advocacy for young people by young people.
Job Summary: The Executive Director is the key management leader of Uganda Youth Network (UYONET). The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading UYONET in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support UYONET’s mission.
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of UYONET, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
- Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
- Responsible for implementation of UYONET’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
- Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that UYONET can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
- Responsible for the enhancement of UYONET’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with membership other professional, civic and private organizations.
- Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent and qualified staff.
- Responsible for effective administration of UYONET operations.
- Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or in any other related field with a postgraduate training.
- A Master’s Degree in management and any related professional field will be added advantage.
- At least five years of work experience at senior management level in non-profit or non-governmental organization.
How to Apply:
Please send your application cover letter, detailed CV and academic documents with daytime telephone number and details of 3 referees to jobs@uyonet.or.ug (Job title entered on the subject line) addressed to;
The Chairperson, Human Resource Committee,
Uganda Youth Network Plot 55 Kimera Road – Ntinda
P.O. Box 33268, Kampala (Uganda)
Deadline: 10th January 2020