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Post:Deputy Country Director, Uganda (1767)
Organisation: Samaritan's Purse
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Theme: Agriculture Disaster Management
Food and Nutrition
Health
Safety and Security
Shelter and Non-Food Items
Water Sanitation Hygiene
Job years of experience: 5-10 years
Job type: Job
Kampala, Uganda - The Deputy Country Director (DCD) assists the Country Director in providing overall management to Samaritan’s Purse (SP) activities in Uganda, including program management and development, M&E and program reporting, staff management and team-building, strategic vision-casting and maintaining strong donor/government relations. This position requires commitment to, understanding of and compliance with Samaritan’s Purse Mission and Statement of Faith as well as all other SP related polices.
The post-holder will be responsible, at the discretion of the Country Director, for regular program reporting to government, donors, SP Affiliate Offices and International Headquarters (IHQ). The DCD will be expected to attend/lead devotions and be an example to others through their faith and walk with God.
This position will be based in Kampala but may travel up to 50% of the time to SP Uganda field sites. The post-holder will report to the Country Director and will directly supervise a number of senior managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Management & Administration:
• Direct line senior management of all National Program Managers and Program Development Manager. • Conduct appraisals and encourage professional development for all direct reports, addressing underperformance, rewarding success, identifying growth targets and mentoring staff to success. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR and administrative records for all supervised staff and programs.
Program Management and Development:
• Work closely with direct reports to build capacity and improve programming through the development and maintenance of robust and relevant M&E systems.
• Ensure all programs are conducted in accordance with agreed work plans and budgets; maintaining adherence to SP, donor and statutory guidelines and policies.
• Work collaboratively with direct reports to develop and set up new projects in line with SP’s in-country strategy and available opportunities, liaising with IHQ technical staff where necessary.
• Assist the Country Director in ensuring all reporting to IHQ, SP Affiliate Offices, government and donors is timely, accurate, appropriate and of the highest quality so as to continue strengthening programs partnerships.
• Assist the Country Director in strategic development of the country program.
Program Management and Development:
• Provide professional representation of SP at meetings with government, donor and civil society partners, actively and strategically engaging with stake holders to increase support and publicity for SP Programming.
• Assist the Country Director in oversight of day to day operations, including hosting teams and visitors in both Kampala and field sites.
• Assist the Country Director in fostering spiritual support, encouragement and growth among all staff.
• Demonstrate exemplary Christian servant leadership in all aspects of work and relationships.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Master’s degree or equivalent; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support overall vision and leadership.
• Demonstrated senior management experience in a developing country.
• Experience in and firm understanding of project/grant cycle management.
• Experience leading multi-cultural teams and experience with innovative approaches to management.
• Willingness to travel in and out of field.
• Practical, quick, reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in program of scheduling changes.
• Clear understanding of the workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and written oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain positive working relationships.
24 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position can accommodate a family.
Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim the Gospel
- Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world Serve with Excellence
- Exceed the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action
- Expedite our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and work Walk in Bold Faith
- Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Job ID: #594872
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/594872/deputy-country-director-uganda-1767
