Assistant Country Director - Programmes

Closing date: 24 Feb 2013

Location: Kampala

GOAL Uganda Increasing self-reliance and supporting access to basic services

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against HIV positive people or people with disabilities. GOAL is also committed to the safety and protection of children in our care from intentional and unintentional harm. Candidates will therefore be expected to comply with GOAL Uganda’s child protection policy.

GOAL is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Country Director - Programmes.

The position is based in Kampala with regular travel to program sites in Uganda.

Reporting to the Country Director, the post holder will be a Ugandan National, responsible for the ongoing programme planning, development and management of the GOAL Uganda Programme.

 The ACD-P is responsible for the oversight, management and capacity building of national team members and implementing partners. In addition, she/he is responsible for the coordination with relevant National and District level authorities, UN agencies, other NGOs and donors.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of five years as a senior field representative and overseas experience with humanitarian and development programmes at a senior management level.

• A university degree in social sciences, development studies, engineering, livelihoods/food security

 • Experience managing projects and programmes funded by major institutional donors and agencies such as the EU, USAID, the UN, DFID and Irish Aid

 • Proven track record of successful proposal writing with major donors, and sound knowledge of donor practices and budget/financial control

• Practical field experience implementing/managing projects in any GOAL Uganda sectors, including health, water and sanitation, accountability, HIV and livelihoods.

 • Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilisation of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience mentoring staff

 • Exceptional communication, analysis and writing skills

• Strong experience liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs

Desirable

 • An MBA or masters degree in international development or livelihoods, public health or similar discipline

 • Previous experience as an ACD-P or Head of Programmes for an INGO

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history by 24th February 2013 to the Human Resource and Administration Coordinator, GOAL Uganda, P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga,

or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie