Jobs in Uganda at Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN)

Job title: Executive Director

Eastern Archdiocesan Development Network (EADEN) is a partnership organization formed by the three entities namely the Archdiocese of Tororo, the Diocese of Jinja and representatives of farmers; groups/organizations in the geographical coverage of the Ecclesiatical Province of Tororo. It is an MGO which aims at reducing poverty among marginalized subsistence farmers by increasing their capacity to overcome social economic development challenges that include food security and incomes. EADEN thus invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following position.

Job title: Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION:

3) External Relations
Develop and nurture good relationship among EADEN partners, donors, and community based organizations’ local leadership and other collaborators in the field of integrated development work for the purposes of programme collaboration/support, sharing, learning, influencing policy development and change and creating funding opportunities.

b) Role of the Position
The role of the position is to provide leadership to a motivated focused and dedicated EADEN team to fulfill the Organizations’ goals and objectives

c) Key Responsibilities

i) Programmes development and management
• Leads participatory strategic planning processes and directs the implementation of program according to EADEN's agreed priorities.
• Will ensure adequate supervision to fulfill the Organization’s goals and objectives
• Ensure EADEN's participation in district and diocesan research as required to improve the Organization’s work
• Support team leaders to articulate EADEN's strategic plans to stakeholders, partners, local leadership and CBOs to ensure continued smooth collaboration and mutual support
ii) Human resources Management
• Ensure effective management of staff so as to fulfill Organization goals and objectives
• Analyze EADEN staffing levels and capacities to implement the developed plans
• Ensure that recruitment and induction, staff development (including appraisal) is undertaken in accordance with the Organization’s policies and procedures and within mutually agreed plans and budgets
• Take lead in the administration of human resource policies including general overseeing of and approving of payroll and benefits, performance reviews and other staff-related matters
iii) Team Building
• Develop and work with an effective team where each member of staff feels able to contribute fully and freely

iv) Resource Mobilization
• Develop funding strategies/plans that maximize funding opportunities and adheres to funding requirements
• Directs the Organization’s fund-raising efforts and strategies to diversify funding
• Represent EADEN's work to potential donors
v) Financial Management
• Lead the team leaders in the planning and managing the available finances in order to support the smooth-running of EADEN's programmes
• Support the team leaders in compiling individual teams annual budgets in accordance with the financial guidelines
• Guides and supports the accountant to develop the financial systems
• Support team leaders develop and maintain good financial management and accountability
vi) Networking, Collaboration and Advocacy
• Takes the lead in maintaining a constructive and positive working relationship with EADEN's clientele, relevant government offices, donor agencies, NGO/CBOs and other parties involved with development work
• Negotiates with stakeholders at district and sub-county levels to support the implementation process
vii) Board Stewardship
• Regularly informs chairperson and Board of EADEN's significant development affecting current and future operations
• Seeks Board approval of policies and programme issues as laid down in the Memorandum of Understanding
viii) Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ensures that appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate EADEN's programmes according to the developed guidelines
d) Competencies
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Keeping up to date with current development issues both at national and international levels
• Experience working with donor-funded programmes
•Strategic planning and management Advocacy network and collaboration People and financial management skills Integrity
•Strong negotiation skills Creativity
•Communication skills at all levels Understanding of Ministry of Local Government operations


Job requirement

Qualifications:
• A Masters Degree in any of the following fields: Community Development or in Social Works and Social Administration or Development Studies or Agriculture development or Social Sector Planning and Management.
• At least five years' experience in working with a donor-funded development organization at a senior level.
• Computer literate MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and other relevant packages.


How to apply

All interested competent applicants should hand in application letters, CV and copies of relevant academic testimonials not later than Tuesday 15th March, 2011. Females are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EADEN
Tel:0434242061
P.0.Box 337 lganga.

They should be hand-delivered to the Head Office Plot Plot 24 Lubas Rd (off Kaliro Road), Iganga
For Attention of the Administrative Secretary or send via e-mail: eadenuganda@gmail.com