Country Director NGO Job Opportunities – ZOA
Organisation: ZOA
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
ZOA is an international NGO that is inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Country Director Uganda, ZOA works in two different settings. In West Nile Region, ZOA works on relief and recovery with refugees and host communities. In Acholi and Karamoja Region, ZOA works on recovery with former internally displaced people. Working in close cooperation with the communities we serve, our goal is to create viable impact.
Job Summary: The Country Director is overall responsible for the programmes and operations of ZOA in Uganda.
Your challenge is to build, to manage, and to ensure the realisation of the objectives of all the ZOA Uganda programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Country Director is the legal representative of ZOA Uganda
- Overall Leadership and Management of the ZOA organisation in Uganda
- Formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Plan
- Programme formulation, development, implementation, and supervision
- Overall responsible for the financial position
- Human Resource Management for all staff
- Develop and maintain the relationship with donors and maintaining relationships with all relevant actors in Uganda
- Participate in organisation wide programme and knowledge development; Security management.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a University graduate
- At least five years of cross-cultural experience
- At least five years of relevant management experience in an international setting
- Good spoken and written command of English
- Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA;
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.
- Vision and strategic thinking
- Networking
- Decision making ability
- Command of operations and finance
- Conceptual and writing skills
- Analytical skills
- Cultural and organisational sensitivity
- Participative leadership
- Staff development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Diplomatic
- Able to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
How to Apply:
All interested and qualified candidates please apply online at the link below
CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
Deadline: 11th May 2020