Posts
Uganda jobs Country Director at Sense
International - Uganda ,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Position Title: Country Director
Reporting to: the Senior Programme Manager
Organization:Sense International
Primary Location:KAMPALA.
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: Friday 4th July 2014.
Brief Company Profile:
Sense International is the leading global charity supporting deafblind
people in Bangladesh, India, Kenya,
Tanzania, Peru, Romania and Uganda. We work
with local organisations and governments to identify deafblind people and
provide them with appropriate educational, health and vocational services to
enable them to participate in and contribute to their communities. In order to
ensure a lasting and sustainable impact we invest in local professionals and
organisations, influence governments and advocate for change. It has its
headquarters in UK. With funding support from the Big Lottery Fund of the UK,
we are seeking to fill a vacancy for the position of Country Director for
Sense International (Kenya).
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager in the UK who is in charge of
East Africa, you will:
• Provide strategic direction and management for the development and
implementation of services for deafblind people and their families in Kenya
• Develop and implement strategies for raising funds locally from a variety
of sources, demonstrate in depth knowledge of grant management and demonstrate
strong transparent and accountability systems in the use of funds.
• Develop annual and multi-year plans and budgets for all activities,
monitor implementation, and produce high quality and timely programme and fi
nancial reports to headquarters, the donors and also for the beneficiaries.
• Provide a strong oversight on the enforcement of financial systems and
procedures as laid down by the organisation
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of INGO governance in the Kenyan context
• Work in conjunction with advocacy managers to engage government and NGOs
to mainstream services for deafblind people in their work; and foster the
development of a network of parents, deafblind people, and professionals for
the provision of services.
• Build the capacity of partners through training, networking, and ensuring
delivery of high quality services for deafblind people.
You will demonstrate the following attributes:
• A track record in managing delivery of community based services for
marginalised communities.
• A strong track record of working closely with the government in policy
advocacy, and building the capacity of partners to enhance their effectiveness
in the provision of services, especially for disabled persons.
• Strong writing skills in generating funding proposals and reporting to
donors and other stakeholders
• At least 8 years experience at senior management level working with an
INGO
• Clear and extensive understanding of Kenyan context, the INGO sector,
demonstrating in depth knowledge of culture, values and sensitivities
• Sensitivity to vulnerable people in general and disability in particular.
• Ability to develop long term plans and budgets and to efficiently manage
development programmes.
• High integrity and transparency in all aspects of management.
• Creativity and passion balanced with sound judgement are essential, as
are computer skills.
The post will involve frequent travel and you will spend considerable time
with deafblind people and their families, partner organisations and government
departments throughout the country.
Mode of Application:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and
application letter addressed to the Senior Programme Manager through
info@senseint-ea.org.
YOU MUST STATE YOUR CURRENT SALARY in your letter, along with the reasons
for your interest.
Please also provide your day time telephone contact.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 4th July 2014. First
and second round of interviews will be last two weeks of July.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For further information and job description, please visit our website at www.senseinternational.org.uk
Sense International is an Equal Opportunities Employer
