Uganda Hub Director – Restless Development (Salary UGX 167m)
Job Title: Uganda Hub Director
Organization: Restless Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 167,020,927
About Restless Development:
We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being ignored and overlooked. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but we can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.
We are run out of hubs in nine countries across Africa, Asia and in the UK and USA, with a wider network of partners across the world. We have been working with young people since 1985 and our work is led by thousands of young volunteers and advocates every year. Formerly known as SPW, Restless Development Uganda has been operating for over 25 years. As part of a global agency for youth-led development, we have been a national leader in engaging and supporting young people to make lasting change in their communities and countries. Working across the country, with a central office in Kampala , we aim to work with young people’s priorities in 4 key goal areas: Voice, Living, Sexual Rights and Leadership.
Job Summary: Restless Development Uganda is the go-to agency and thought-leader in youth-led development and community engagement in the country. Key priorities in the first year of the Uganda Hub Director role will include:
- Bringing to life Restless Development’s global strategy and national strategic vision
- Fundraising and partnership development to diversify funding sources
- Strengthening governance and leadership
- Robust oversight of finance, programmes and people during a period of transition
- Planning for and responding to shifts in the political and legal landscape
- You will take leadership of the Uganda Hub, setting strategic direction, building partnerships and driving performance across all Units in the hub. Working closely with your Head of Programmes , you will provide support and oversight to your Leadership Team to ensure financial, programmatic, quality, people and performance functions are implemented to a high standard. The Uganda Director will report into an SLT Director / Board Chair and is also a key member of our Global Leadership Team, made up of Hub Directors, the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Uganda Hub, serving as a representative and public spokesperson for Restless Development’s youth-led model, values and policies for all internal and external stakeholders.
- Accountable for the sustainable, effective delivery and impact of the Hub.
- Strategic planning: working with the Uganda Leadership Team and global colleagues to conduct annual planning and implement the Hub’s strategic vision.
- Work closely with and strengthen the Hub’s Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance of the Hub
- As Lead Safeguarding Officer, champion safeguarding as a primary consideration in decision making processes, including strategic planning and programme design.
- Global leadership: as part of the Restless Development global leadership team, regular collaboration with other Hub Directors and the International Senior Leadership Team to shape the agency’s global strategy and direction, including participation in the Annual Directors Conference and director level decision making processes
Partnerships, Business Development and Grant Management
- Working closely with colleagues in the Hub to drive the funding strategy, providing oversight of the health and cultivation of the Hub’s funding, partnership and grant portfolio in line with the Hub’s strategic ambitions – ensuring that the Hub is able to fully fund its operations, innovation and growth in the country, regionally and as part of the global agency.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships, partnerships and alliances with relevant institutions and organisations, for learning, advocacy, fundraising and influencing.
- Use leadership, networking, negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills to secure significant funding in-country from diverse income streams including regional investments and partnership opportunities.
- Oversee strong systems for effective for Donor Reporting, through Uganda’s Leadership Team
Programme and Business Performance
- Through the Uganda Leadership Team, hold ultimate responsibility for the Hub’s performance and delivery, ensuring key performance and quality indicators are achieved
- Drive a culture of programme innovation, learning, evidence building and influencing – ensuring that Restless Development Uganda’s programming portfolio remains at the forefront of driving transformative change for young people across the country and beyond
- Working closely with the Snr Finance Manager to ensure strong financial management systems are in place
- Ultimate oversight for financial management including budgeting and financial governance, ensuring strong accountability and value for money.
People
- Oversee the management of Uganda’s Leadership Team, including fostering collective ownership of key organisational processes and systems
- Lead on all manager-level appointments, ensuring that staffing within the organisation is appropriate, trained, and motivated for the delivery of the global Strategy.
- Line manage and support the professional development of direct line reports and ensure strong staff performance management and staff development is provided to all staff.
Other
- Operational management of safeguarding allegations and disclosures in the hub, including coordination with supporting bodies, and sign-posting to relevant organisations.
- Other duties as required
- You may occasionally be required to work on weekends and/or public holidays, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
About you. We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our Values.
Essential:
- Substantial senior management experience in fundraising, programmes, finance, operations and/or human resources, ideally in the development sector
- Demonstrated success in raising significant income through fundraising and partnerships development
- Experience in distance management and working with multiple offices
- Experience in policy engagement and working with government stakeholders
- Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally in the region or internationally
- Be committed to the role of young people in development and the agency’s values
- Fluent written and spoken English
- A proven track record in driving forward organisational change and leading transitions within a fast paced working environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Substantial experience within a senior leadership position in which decision making and collaboration has been a priority
- Experience of youth programming, and knowledge of relevant national, regional and international policy
Preferred:
- An understanding of the current socio-political environment in Uganda
- Experience of building and driving through new business
- Experience of working internationally
- Experience in private sector engagement
How to Apply:
For more information about the skills and experience required for this position as well as other details, please refer to the detailed Terms of Reference linked, Download Here.
To apply, please submit a completed application form, Click Here to jobs@restlessdevelopment.org with the subject line ‘Application: Uganda Hub Director’ by 16th October, 2020.
Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters. First round interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd November 2020.
Deadline: 16th October 2020