• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Strong people and financial management skills.

We are looking for a talented, dedicated and passionate leader to be our Country Director, to help us achieve our vision of a Uganda free of orphanages where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. You will lead a team of 40 professionals undertaking innovative and pioneering programmes across Uganda, providing the evidence-base that will influence national and global policy in child protection and care system reform to prioritise family-based care over orphanages

SAFEGUARDING

Be uncompromising in ensuring the best interest and safeguarding of children in our care.

• Demonstrate commitment and model organisational values and behaviours that uphold the principles of our safeguarding commitment, ensuring the framework is effective.
• Embrace and lead implementation of the organisations’ commitment to safeguarding and respecting children and young people irrespective of any aspect of their background or identity.
• Ensure we recognise and respond to the specific safeguarding risks.
• Ensure staff, volunteers and associates work and interact safely, adopting appropriate codes of conduct with each other and children and young people. Ensure staff are aware of and understand the problem of abuse and their roles and responsibilities to prevent harm and keep children and young people safe and protected.
• Ensure that the children, young people and communities we work with are aware of the Safeguarding policy so they know what behaviours to expect and how to report any concerns.
• Ensure that staff, volunteers and associates are clear on what steps to take when concerns arise and that the organisation can respond effectively to these concerns.

LEADERSHIP

Demonstrate inspiring leadership in promoting and implementing the values, the vision, and the strategic goals of Child’s i Foundation. Provide strategic guidance, professional advice and mentorship to the management team.

• Work closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee performance management and development for all staff with a focus on ongoing capacity building for the entire organisation.
• Ensure the programmes in Uganda are delivered and aligned with our strategic framework.
• Explore and harness opportunities to grow the organisation and further Childs i’s mission

ORGANISATION & PROGRAMME OVERSIGHT

• Ensure project management systems for planning, delivery and evaluation for clearly measurable impact are in place.
• Provide overall leadership to the team in Uganda to implement the country programmes.
• Ensure compliance by all staff and partners with our Safeguarding Policy and project safety standards.
• Work with the Ugandan board and the CEO to align the team to strategic objectives by setting and managing annual work plans and budgets.
• Ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability.
• Ensure all Child’s i Foundation’s policies are implemented and regularly reviewed.
• Monitor and control expenditure and propose revised forecast and budgets as necessary to the CEO and the Ugandan board.
• Ensure our programmes have the necessary agreements in place with Government to succeed.
• Work with the Programmes delivery and MEAL team to ensure adequate monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems are in place to facilitate learning, accountability and quality assurance.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting documenting our progress, our challenges, and how we overcame them.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Ensure growth in capacity including the quality of projects, finances, human resource, new project opportunities and in strategic partnerships.

• Work closely with the Director of Human Resources to oversee performance management and development for all staff with a focus on ongoing capacity building for the entire organisation.
• Ensure the programmes in Uganda are delivered and aligned with our strategic framework.
• Explore and harness opportunities to grow the organisation and further Childs i’s mission.
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of reports in accordance with grant agreements.
• Work with the CEO and fundraising team in the UK and Uganda to develop creative fundraising proposals and activities to strengthen programme funding and deepen relationships with donors and supporters.
• Co-ordinate the development of quality funding proposals and respond to calls for proposals. Facilitate donor visits, donor meetings, round table discussions and programme evaluations.
• Ensure that effective grant management systems are in place.

ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION

Lead the execution of our advocacy strategy, in partnership with the Programmes and Communications, Advocacy, and Fundraising team, with a focus on key government leaders, NGOs and funders.

• Represent us on technical working groups, conferences, workshops & committees to promote Child’s i Foundation at a Government and sector level. Ensure Child’s i Foundation builds links and strengthens relationships with those supporting and championing our work in Government.
• Build strong professional relationships with key stakeholders championing deinstitutionalisation and system reform.
• Build Child’s i Foundation’s brand recognition through strategic partnerships, media exposure and thought leadership.
• Establish a national alliance and regional strategic relations with partners working in alternative care and de-institutionalisation.
• Maintain a strong presence on social media and champion our values.

GOVERNANCE

The Board in Uganda is a well-functioning, active and useful support for the rest of the organisation.

• Regularly update and involve the Uganda Board in progress and challenges and support the Chair to convene quarterly meetings.
• Report to both the UG and UK board against the organisational strategy, targets and budget and ensure that Child’s i complies with the high standards of probity and good governance.
• Ensure that Child’s i operates within the terms and conditions of all legal agreements with the Ugandan Government.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Investment in training and development.
• Salary is attractive and commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical insurance & 21 days annual leave.

Bachelors Degree

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management post in international development.
• Child protection sector experience required, preferred in Africa.
• Experience of project management and implementation of complex programmes and projects, at scale.
• Knowledge and experience managing compliance to diverse donors (USAID, DFID, EU etc.)
• Proven experience in proposal development and a track record in raising funds.
• Experience in multitasking in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Proven experience as a representative of a leading organisation with a reputable national programme.
• Demonstrable network of contacts and recognised in the child protection sector.
• Experience of collaborative work with other agencies and government.
• Experience of the supervision and staff capacity development.