Send a Cow (SAC) UK ,Programme Coordinator Job Vacancy in Uganda

od to
eat, sell their produce and develop small businesses that last. Providing
livestock, seeds, training and ongoing support, it helps families leave poverty
behind for good. The Send a Cow Group currently constitutes Country Programmes
in seven African countries plus the UK and USA, together with a Group Executive
which is based in the UK.

• Technically
  support the development of the Strategic Direction of the Country
  Programme, and the Operational Plan, and ensure consistency with SAC
  strategy
• Develop and
  implement jointly with the Country Director the Development Plan, to build
  the capacity, capability, and quality required to deliver the strategy and
  build the sustainability of the Country Programme
• Support the
  personal development of the Country Director. Develop with the Country
  Director their Annual Review and Personal Development Plan for the
  approval of the Director.

• Support the
  delivery of the Operational Plan, to ensure consistency and quality
• Work in liaison
  with the Country Director to ensure that all Plans and Reports meet
  required quality and deadlines
• Work with the
  Country Director and Group Finance team to ensure development of accurate
  and realistic budgets and adherence to financial reporting standards
• Encourage the
  sharing of good practice within and across Country Programmes, and
  encourage the use of specialist input as required
• Provide input as
  required into fundraising plans and delivery, alongside the Programme
  Funding team
• Ensure that
  programme quality is maintained, and work with the Research and Impact
  team to ensure that appropriate Programme Monitoring and Evaluation is
  taking place

• Act as a
  champion and advocate for the Country Programme
• Be the first
  point of contact on behalf of the Country Programme for communications
  from the UK, USA and elsewhere regarding requests for information, visits,
  etc., and assist in the planning as appropriate
• Support the
  Country Director is up to speed with SAC developments, news, changes to
  policies, etc.

• In addition to
  working with their designated Country Programmes, the Programme
  Coordinator may also be involved in other development projects for
  example, programmatic development, partnership development, or researching
  potential new areas of operation.
• As a senior
  member of the SAC Group team, you will support the strategy of SAC and
  undertake other tasks as required.

• The candidate
  should have five years’ experience in a senior position in a significant
  sized local and/or international NGO
• The applicants
  should hold relevant Bachelor’s degrees. Possession of a Master’s degree
  is an advantage
• Significant
  first-hand experience of international development, and particularly the
  community development process
• Past experience
  of managing multiple stakeholders
• Significant
  experience of enabling positive change through influence rather than
  direct control
• Past fundraising
  experience is desired
• Experience of
  living and working in a developing country
• Past farming /
  agricultural experience is an added advantage
• Fluent spoken
  and written English
• Excellent
  communication skills both written and verbal
• Cross cultural
  skills, including working remotely with teams separated by distance and
  geography
• Strong
  interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively and
  collaboratively
• Strong numeracy
  and understanding of developing and managing budgets.
• Networking and
  representing skills
• Coaching and
  mentoring skills
• Ability to
  manage multiple priorities and complex situations
• Report writing
  skills
• Understanding of
  IT applications
• Other relevant
  language skills
• Be comfortable
  working for a Christian organisation and be in sympathy with Send a Cow’s
  Christian values and Cornerstones
• Proactive and
  forward looking leadership style
• Willingness and
  commitment to share information and promote transparency
• Results
  orientated
• Very organised,
  yet flexible
• Strong attention
  to detail and process
• Possess the
  ability and willingness to travel
• Commitment to
  and understanding of equal opportunities
• Self-confident
  and personable
• Sensitive,
  excellent listener