Just Like My Child Foundation ,Country Director Jobs in Uganda(Empower Girls in Africa)

Job description

If you have a background in international development, are a US Citizen,
have lived abroad in a developing country, and wish to make a broad and
sustainable impact on the lives of thousands of women and children, READ
ON!
This position provides the perfect opportunity for a young
professional to advance his or her career and be mentored by a team of seasoned
development professionals.

Just Like My Child Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization based in San Diego, CA with programs in Ugand
a and Senegal. We are
entering the ninth year of our life-changing work with the people in the
vibrant communities we serve. Experience the rhythm, the fabric, the flow of
Africa – learn so much, while living in the same community as the people whose
lives you are changing.

Our mission is to empower vulnerable adolescent girls by engabling them to
create healthy, self sustaining families who prosper without further aid. By
employing effective strategies such as partnerships with community leaders and
local organizations, we are able to have a powerful impact at the community
level, and by requiring a co-investment from the community, we are ensuring
that solutions are long-term and sustainable.

The position of Country Director in Luwero, Uganda is an inspiring
opportunity to work with our vibrant team of “on the ground partners”
who have stood up as leaders to move our programs forward and integrate them
into the communities we serve. In this position, you would be responsible for
directing our on-the-ground team of Project Coordinators in facilitating and
expanding our programs, ensuring every community is benefiting from our
multi-sectoral approach to holistic development and poverty alleviation.

Specific responsibilities will include: managing,
supporting and evaluating all of JLMC’s programs, which include: health care,
education, microenterprise, girl’s empowerment, leadership and social justice.
Strong experience “in country” and managing program development,
monitoring, budgeting, and managing diverse cultures is a must.

For a more comprehensive breakdown of each of these programs, see
our website:
|http:www.justlikemychild.com/our-programs/

Country Director Responsibilities:

  • Manage, liaise and train
    JLMC’s Uganda based team of local project coordinators
  • Act as the face and key
    representative of JLMC in Uganda, which involves being present, spending
    time in the field with the JLMC team and meeting as well as communicating
    with partners and staff regularly.
  • Maintain productive and
    positive relationship with a range of key partners, including JLMC’s local
    team. Facilitate and participate in relationship building and effective
    ongoing communication.
  • Responsible for fiscal
    management of all in country program related cash flows. Manage monthly
    budgets and expenses, maintain all receipts and records, and submit
    financial reports to JLMC bookkeeper.
  • Participate in developing
    annual program plans and budgets with Program Director and local team.
  • Evaluate, compile and
    report on monthly metrics for all programs. Update and maintain
    quantitative beneficiary database in Excel and electronic filing system
    using Drop Box.
  • Participate in JLMC’s grant
    research, writing and communication process
  • Participate in
    professionally developing JLMC’s Uganda based team of local project
    coordinators through training, support and annual performance reviews.
  • Investigate and build
    strategic partnerships with existing organizations and new contacts in country
    that can be leveraged for information, facilitation, resources,
    benchmarking, and best practices.
  • Act as escalation
    manager/first point of contact for any concerns or issues that require
    immediate attention in Uganda; involve U.S. based JLMC staff whenever
    necessary.
  • Keep an open dialogue with
    JLMC program director based in the U.S. in regards to on the ground
    progress and challenges by providing regular and specific communications
    through weekly email updates, conference calls and monthly reporting.
  • Participate in weekly or
    bi-weekly conference calls with U.S. based JLMC team and stakeholders as
    scheduled.
  • Post and/or inform weekly
    blog entries with photos and stories on JLMC website.
  • Upload all media captured
    in Uganda to Drop Box or Picasa Web Albums and liaise with media
    management in the U.S. when necessary.
  • Inform proposals alongside
    Program Director and local team where necessary for new projects requiring
    funding.
  • Organize visits and host
    visitors for project tours and meetings (JLMC donors, staff, board
    members, volunteers)

Our ideal candidate:

  • Has a minimum of one year
    experience working within a developing country, preferably in East Africa.
    Preference will be given to Returned Peace Corps volunteers with an
    advanced degree in development or related field.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Has demonstrated results in
    affecting social change within a developing country
  • Program management
    experience
  • Shares our vision and
    passion for empowering individuals to lift themselves out of poverty by encouraging
    contextually appropriate, relevant and sustainable solutions.
  • Understands and appreciates
    the joys and challenges of working within contexts like Uganda and can
    keep up with a fast paced American work style within an African culture.
  • Is a passionate and
    confident communicator who is able to effectively narrate the realities on
    the ground, while acting as a bridge in inspiring our dynamic team to make
    appropriate and forward moving decisions that fall in line with our
    philosophies.
  • Has a warm, caring,
    flexible and independent disposition able to maintain focus on “the
    big picture” while working with vulnerable and marginalized
    individuals.
  • Has strong attention to
    detail, especially financial project tracking, program documentation,
    measurement and evaluation of program results.
  • Would either be versed in
    or willing to learn Luganda, given that knowledge in the local language is
    extremely helpful in this position.

We are seeking a one-year contract with a suitable candidate, with
the option to extend for up to three years. This contracted individual will
receive non-employee compensation and will live in-country with our partner,
Bishop Asili Hospital.

Preferred Start Date: March 9th, 2015

Compensation: Starts modest. However, this position carries
potential for a career track role as JLMC continues to expand.

Benefits:

  • Flight to/from Uganda at
    contract start and completion
  • Modest stipend toward room
    and board expenses
  • One visit home per year for
    one month maximum (flight cost covered up to $1,500, but salary unpaid)
    with a two year minimum contract only

Career development: Ongoing mentoring, annual performance
reviews and consistent feedback from Program Director. Potential modest budget
for career development courses.

How to apply

Qualified candidates should send a one-page cover letter expressing why they
are interested in this position, a resume and/or CV as well as three relevant
letters of reference and a writing sample. Please send this information to the
following

email address: hr@justlikemychild.org

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