Director Strategy, Advocacy and Fundraising Jobs – The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU)
Job Title: Director Strategy, Advocacy and Fundraising
Organisation: The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) is a Uganda-registered non-governmental organisation. CCFU was established in 2005 to “Promote the recognition of culture as vital for human development that responds to our national identity and diversity”.CCFU’s mission is premised on the conviction that positive aspects of culture can be harnessed to cause sustainable development and transformation. Every five years the Foundations develops a strategic plan that reflects its vision and mission, and guides its operations.
Currently, the Foundation has 3 main programme areas, namely, Promoting a ‘Culture in Development’ Approach; Cultural Rights, Governance and Managing Diversity, and Cultural Heritage Development and Preservation. The programmes target indigenous and marginalised communities,young people, women, cultural and academic institutions, community museums, among others. Given their central role as custodians of cultural heritage the cultural leaders and other cultural resources form an important component of our programmes and the delivery of the desired outcomes.
Currently, the Foundation is undergoing a leadership transition, and in a bid to better manage the organisation’s diverse programmes, the Foundation has split the directorship into two main functions. One function focuses on programmes, human resource and financial management, while the other function focuses on strategic thinking, advocacy and fundraising. CCFU is therefore looking for a self-motivated, dynamic and foresighted individual to take up the position of Director for Strategic Thinking, Advocacy and Fundraising. The Director will work in close collaboration with the Director for Programmes, Human Resource and Financial Management. The co-directors will be supported by a Management Committee and will report to the Board of Trustees. Below is a detailed outline of the key relationships, purpose and key result areas for this position
Key Relationships:
- Line management and accountability: CCFU Board of Trustees,
- Mutually accountable to Director Programmes, Programme advisor, outgoing Executive Director
- Accountability lines: Donors, partners, Government line ministries
- Technical support: Programme lead persons, Finance and Communications Unit,CCFU partners and other CSOs, volunteers, interns, National Trust Heritage Programme Manager
Job Summary: The incumbent will;
- Provide leadership to the organisation especially in strategy development and policy development and implementation
- Lead the development and implementation of CCFU’s advocacy strategy and policy
- Lead the development and direct the implementation of CCFU’s fundraising strategies
- Manage CCFU’s external relations with donors and partners
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Organisation strategy, vision and mission development
- Lead strategic development processes of CCFU
- Lead the development of CCFU’s new Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025
- Keep abreast with developments in the fields relevant to CCFU’s activities and interests and analyse their impact on the organisation’s mission and relevance
Management
- Co-manage the organisation with the Director Programmes and support in all decision making at the management committee of the organisation
- Provide support to the Director Programmes on the development of annual plans and reports (both financial and programmes) for the organisation.
- Provide support to the Director Programmes on ensuring efficient deployment and use of CCFU’s resources both finance and human
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to the communications team.
- Oversee the implementation of the advocacy and fundraising activities of the organisation.
Fundraising
- Lead the development and implementation of CCFU’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage CCFU’s partner relations, project proposals writing and presentation to national and international potential funders.
- Participate in meetings with funders and other potential funders and supporters
- Develop and manage a donor and potential funders’ database
- Support skills building for staff in developing concepts for fundraising
Advocacy
- Lead the development and implementation of CCFU’s advocacy strategy and activities.
- Lead the Foundation’s advocacy campaigns for the Ministry of Culture, preservation of historical buildings and sites, national coalition on the rights of indigenous minority groups and any other advocacy areas that the foundation shall agree to adopt in line with the Mission and Vision
- Develop, review and maintain an advocacy risk mitigation plan
- Identify and collaborate with other stakeholders to implement CCFU’s advocacy plans
- Represent CCFU at national and international fora that have a bearing on CCFU’s strategy, fundraising and advocacy agenda.
- Report on advocacy activities periodically as required by the institution.
Programme and institutional support
- Provide technical support to the organisation’s advocacy, fundraising, research and documentation.
- Participate in CCFU’s programme planning and reporting meetings as well as staff meetings and retreats.
- Participate in the staff M&E sessions and take lead in compiling information on advocacy, institutional development and fundraising.
- Provide Support to the Board Members that provide specialised support to the institutions in the areas of advocacy, fundraising and strategic planning.
Accountability
- Act as Secretary to the Board of Trustees. This role shall be done together with the Director Programmes.
- Report to the Board of Trustees as and when required on the duties allocated under this job description
- Report to partners, clients and other stakeholders (national and international) on any matters in-line with the duties and responsibilities of this position
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a background in organisational management and heritage/social studies/human rights (Master’s level)
- Six years of relevant professional experience
- CCFU is looking for a leader who is visionary, dynamic and experienced in organisational management.
How to Apply:
Send a motivational letter and CV to ccfu@crossculturalfoundation.or.ug
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 30th January 2020