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The position of Uganda Operation Manager focuses primarily
on development and operations. This will be done in partnership with the
Ugandan staff and management,. The Ugandan Operations Manager will be
responsible for executing and implementing the Village Master Plan supporting
Education, Healthcare Infrastructure and Sustainability.
JobTitle: Uganda Operations Manager
Organisation: Cotton On Group, North Geelong, Australia
Contract: full-time
Duration: 12 months
Salary: 5500-6500 USD per month
Background
information:
The Cotton On Foundation was born with a simple mandate -
whatever the project or cause, wherever possible get involved, and not only
just to provide funding. We get our hands dirty and use best practice from the
business world to apply to our projects. This gives us a unique way of
delivering a faster outcome.
The Cotton On Foundation is about empowering youth. Our
focus in Southern Uganda is based on 4 pillars; Education, Healthcare,
Infrastructure, and Sustainability. A large contribution of funds aspires to
achieve the end goal of a sustainable future for the 6,500 villagers. Outreach
programs have begun with aid benefiting in excess of 60,000 people.
The position of Uganda Operation Manager focuses primarily
on development and operations. This will be done in partnership with the
Ugandan staff and management,. The Ugandan Operations Manager will be
responsible for executing and implementing the Village Master Plan supporting
Education, Healthcare Infrastructure and Sustainability.
Still interested?
What do I need?
• Higher relevant university degree, in related area such as
project management and/or experience with NGO's
• A good understanding of sustainable production and living
• Strong experience in strategic development
• Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise with departments and management levels
across Uganda and Australia
• Ability to react to varying time lines and meeting set
deadlines
• Ability to build relationships/partnerships with strong
negotiation skills
• Experience in developing and working to budgets/business
plans
• Team management
• Extremely organized and can prioritize and multi task
What makes this
special?
You will be in contact with key projects that are inhibited
by intense poverty. You will be required to live and travel to outreach
villages to work and interact with people of different cultures. You will be
based in Mannya Village, Uganda.
As part of the Cotton On Foundation, we are committed to
creating successful career paths in a supportive and nurturing environment. We
are very engaged with our community locally and globally and through the Cotton
On Foundation offer our employees a chance to get involved and support a number
of causes. We are passionate about our business and our people and are looking
for great people to join our team.
Crucial to your success in this position will be your strong
focus on community and culture collaboration, your drive to empower the
communities we work in, the team you work with, and your ability to provide
long term self sustainability success.
Education (min) University
Undergraduate Degree
Language (min) English
How To Apply:
