Jobs at International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Uganda - Country Director

Job Title: Country Director, Kampala
Closing Date: Saturday, 11 August 2012

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The Country Director (CD) will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the country program. The CD is responsible for ensuring the design and delivery of quality programs, donor and government relations, fundraising and budget management, security and operations management, and developing a motivated and professional team. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Director will work closely with, and receive support from regional and headquarters program technical units, safety and security services, regional finance and operations staff. This position is based in Kampala, Uganda.

Local Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Management

    Working closely with the Regional Director, and regional team, develop a strategic direction and plan for the country program
    Ensure that structures and systems are in compliance with IRC standards, and that they support program delivery and promote management coordination and efficiency throughout the country program

    Program Quality & Development
    Develop program strategies in accordance with IRCs mission and program framework
    Ensure the consistent use of well managed assessment, design and proposal development processes
    Promote a team approach and positive learning environment utilizing headquarters, country program and operations staff and partners to consistently enhance the quality of design and implementation

    Key Partner & Donor Relations
    Develop IRC as a partner of choice for major local and international donors
    Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives
    Maintain and expand participation with key donors, host government, local stakeholders and relevant policy and coordinating bodies

    Fundraising and Budget Management
    Ensure submission of appropriate, timely high quality proposals and lead required donor negotiations
    Monitor and identify appropriate sources for match fund requirements and coverage of funding gaps
    Provide timely and effective oversight of the financial position of the country program including identification and implementation of required changes to match funding levels
    Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds

    Security & Operations Management
    In coordination with the Regional Security Advisor ensure that the security management plan for the country program is updated and ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment and adherence by all staff to the IRC security protocols and procedures
    Working with country senior management team ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures to ensure constant compliance with IRC and donor policies across the program
    Promote coordination and teamwork between program and operations staff to improve quality of proposal submissions and program delivery

    Human Resource Management, Staff Development & Retention
    Develop a positive work environment for all staff supported by a professional level human resource management function
    Support and hold management staff accountable for providing staff development opportunities and planning

    Requirements:
    Graduate degree in relevant field;
    At least eight years of international work experience covering both emergency and post-conflict development programming;
    Experience in the region preferred;
    Extensive program development and fund raising experience, prior experience with European, US and international donors;
    Strong human resource management skills;
    Previous budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities;
    A keen understanding of political complexities in the region, as they relate to post conflict recovery ;
    Ability to work and live in a complex environment;
    Demonstrated success in managing projects preferred;

How to apply:

Please apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8213


Deadline: 11th Aug 2012