Africare Job Vacancy for Country Manager

Job Title: Country Manager

Africare, a Washington DC based PVO seeks a qualified Ugandan candidate to fill the Country Manager position in Uganda. The national Country Manager will report to an assigned regional Country Director and will assume responsibility for the management and direction of all aspects of the Africare mission in Uganda. The Country Manager will provide leadership and vision to the Uganda team. This position requires an individual with strong fundraising skills to lead the team in developing and working with Washington DC Headquarters to implement a business development plan for government, corporate, foundation, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donor sources. The Country Manager will ensure that all program activities are responsive to the country needs. He/she will be the primary communication link between the in-country program and Africare Headquarters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Representation:
1. Sets the positive tone for Africare operations by establishing cooperative relationships with Government officials, host country partners, staff, local officials, third country and international development personnel, and U.S. Government/non-government personnel
2. Establishes and maintains close contact with officials and representatives of other agencies and organizations for the purpose of interpreting and stimulating interest in Africare goals, objectives, philosophies, and resources as they relate to host country priorities and projects,
Business Development and Financial Management:
1. Liaise with donors, government departments and other NGOs to monitor new business development opportunities and Develop key contacts with key donor, NGO and government offices to facilitate Africare Uganda's ability to access accurate information as quickly as possible. Explore potential for new programming opportunities with diverse donors to including USAID, DANIDA, AfDB, DFID, EU, Embassies-
2. Lead Africare Uganda's Proposal Development Team and organize baseline studies, as required, to form the basis for project development and/or proposal development.
3. Take the lead and coordinate all Africare Uganda-'-proposal development activities and ensure that ell new proposals are submitted in time to allow: 1) review by in-country Proposal Development Team (3 days); 2) review by Africare headquarters (one week).
Human Resources Management:
1. Supervises all Africare staff members and contract personnel in Uganda. Undertakes annual performance appraisal of staff according to Africare Manual of Policy and Organization.
2. Travels to project sites as needed. Coordinates staff activities, including staff rapport with host country nationals; Establishes rapport with staff, inspects, analyzes, evaluates assignments and sites, and determines viability of projects.
3. Understands, interprets, and implements Africare Policy Manual. Creates a positive work environment that reflects Africare's policies and procedures and is mindful of Africare's code of ethics.
Program & Contract Management:
1. In conjunction with Africare staff, and key Ugandan personnel analyzes and interprets the country's developmental needs, providing technical guidance in the preparation of project requests and associated documentation; makes substantive analyses of Uganda's social and economic development and accordingly makes technical recommendations with respect to areas of project involvement.
2. Assures preparation of accurate and timely submission of country plans and reports for Africare Headquarters to review and consider, including budgetary, administrative, program, training, and related documentation.
3. Administers and oversees Africare financial and administrative management, including contract negotiation, procurement, budgeting, and financial reporting. Prepares and submits budget data as requested, reviews fiscal expenditures and fund activities.
4. Monitors and evaluates Uganda country operations and project activity to ensure adherence to goals prescribed in project plans.
5. Serves upon request, as a team member with Africare Washington evaluation personnel, providing technical assistance and counsel with respect to programmatic and operational evaluation processes.
6. Perform other duties within professional competence to benefit Africare and its projects as requested by the Director of International Programs and/or the regional country director.


Job requirement

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Arts, Management, or Agriculture. Master's preferred. Minimum ten years experience with NGOs, 5 years at senior management. Experience with USAID rules and regulations.
REPORTS TO: Country Director assigned within region.
DUTY STATION: Based in Kampala, Uganda the Country Manager will be required to travel frequently within Uganda. The Country Manager may also travel out of the country on official assignments as approved by the Director of International Programs in Washington DC.


How to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
August 5th 2011. Please send CV (4 pages maximum) and cover letter to africare@africareug.org and copy pseshadri@africareug.org In subject line, please indicate 'Application for Country Manager’ . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.