Akola Project,Country Director Jobs in Uganda

Closing
date: 01 Nov 2016

Country Director manages all
human resources for Akola Uganda; Responsible for building healthy work
environment and positive working relationships with all women’s groups and
communities; Manage all empowerment, ministry and educational programs and
program staff including monitoring and evaluation; Host all visitors

Responsibilities:

Leadership (30%)

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Lead
Akola Project staff and beneficiaries in a way that facilitates a high
performance egalitarian culture of learning and development, trust and
integrity

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Lead
organization-wide meetings as required

·
Seek
understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team in the
spiritual development, social development and economic development of Akola
Project women and involvement in Uganda

·
Provide
a good example of good stewardship with time, resources and privilege for the
staff, employees and women’s groups

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Serve
as an active advocate for Akola Project, promoting the vision, mission, and
goals of the organization amongst the community at all times to ensure the
organization maintains a positive public standing

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Manage
weekly leadership and professionalism training for all Akola staff members and provide mentoring and
coaching as required

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Directly
manage Akola’s
Empowerment Team

Empowerment
Programs (40%)

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Work
closely with Akola
leadership to develop and define the Akola Development Model

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Manage
all non-business aspects of the Akola Development Model in Uganda
(including empowerment programs, ministry programs, M&E, social services,
wellness programs)

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Ensure
that development programs promote sustainability and are in alignment with the
mission and vision of Akola Project

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Ensure
that people, tools and processes are properly resourced and supported to carry
out all empowerment program functions

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Create
plans and documented procedures for implementing and routinely reporting on all
aspects of the Akola Development Model

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Contribute
to managing the the Akola Development Model Uganda budget and logistical
operations

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Contribute
to donor relations, networking, grant-writing and marketing, including hosting
visitors

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Work
with Akola
leadership to define appropriate M&E strategies and exercises aimed at
assessing and promoting program quality and organizational goals

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Ensure
overall indicator design aligns with program framework and that indicators are
realistic, measureable and targets reflect indeed outcomes

·
Ensure
understanding of M&E theory and practice by implementation staff; identify
training needs, organize and lead appropriate training sessions

·
Create
and deliver annual M&E reports to be presented to the board and used for
Akola Project marketing and additional reports as requested

Human Resources (20%)

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Create
and manage HR policies and practices for Akola Members and Ugandan staff
members that are in line with applicable Ugandan Laws

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Manage
all safety and security policies and strategies for all staff including an
emergency action plan, regular safety training, and acting as lead responder to
any emergencies

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Maintain
an up-to-date and compliant policy handbooks for national staff, expatriate
staff and beneficiaries and standard operating procedures

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Orient
new team members with organizational policies and procedures and provide proper
on-the-job training and mentoring

·
Oversee
and contribute to enforcement and implementation of all established policies

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Anticipate
issues, problems and conflicts and facilitate the resolution of conflicts among
staff and women’s groups as needed

·
Actively
seek new strategies for facilitating strong relationships with the Akola
Project women’s groups

·
Communicate
regularly with Akola
leadership regarding HR and safety policies and enforcement

·
Oversee
recruitment, interviewing and hiring for staff and beneficiaries and maintain
up-to-date contracts for all employees and beneficiaries

·
Oversee
the creation and coordination of HR evaluation systems

Administration
(10%)

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Keep
records of all contacts, documents, agreements, material costs, and any other
necessary records pertaining to the Akola Project

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Track
all expenses with appropriate supporting documentation including contracts,
receipts and invoices

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Assist
with other Akola Project programs as needed

·
Produce
a manual upon the expiration of your contract that includes contact
information, logistics

descriptions,
research findings, exercise reports, and any other data and notes necessary for
future staff to succeed in this role

QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor’s
degree from four-year college or university; Graduate degree in relevant field
preferred

·
Minimum
of 4 years experience working in a professional environment

·
Minimum
of 3 years experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a
cross-cultural professional setting (ideally in an African context)

·
Extensive
international development experience with emphasis in participatory methods

·
Strong
human resource management skills including capacity building and mentoring

·
Demonstrated
success in managing projects

·
Strong
security management experience

·
Legally
eligible to work in the US

How to apply:

Submit the following with the
email subject line “Application: Country Director” to recruitment@akolaproject.org.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview.

·
Resume/CV
highlighting work experience

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Cover
letter that outlines (1) Why you are interested in this position, Akola
Project, the mission/vision, and Uganda specifically; (2) Why you believe you
are the best candidate for the job; (3) The role your faith plays in your work

For further information see
akolaproject.org/pages/careers