JOB DETAILS:
Applications are solicited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill a vacant position of Program Director available at UDET Head Office in Kampala
UDET provides Grant Management and Business Development Services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) and Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs) in Uganda thus stimulating business growth, creating gainful employment and improved economic livelihoods.
UDET is the implementing Partner of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) Program in Uganda

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning: Plans, develops, implements, and directs the organization's overall business.
• Financial management: Ensures prudent financial management which is in line with UDET's operational procedures so as to provide accurate budgets and reports to donors and Board of Directors
• Policies and procedures: Creates, improves, implements, and enforces policies and procedures of the organization that improve operational and financial effectiveness of UDET d. Project Development Supports Project Development Team to undertake comprehensive due diligence on grant applicants to ensure that they meet funding criteria and objectives
• Project implementation: Ensures effective and efficient project implementation as well as portfolio quality which includes the provision of technical assistance to grant
• Portfolio Quality: Undertakes periodic feld visits and assessments to determine portfolio quality
• Reporting Ensures effective and timely reporting by submitting monthly and quarterly reports to donors and Board.
• Grantee audits: Oversees grantee audits to ensure full accountability of all financial resources
• Training Oversees grantee training
• Liaison: Coordinates in-country visits by donor headquarters staff and other visitors and maintain contact with other organizations working with grassroots organizations
• Communication: Communicates effectively and establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors
• Human Resource: Martors, appraises and supports members of staff at all levels to foster growth and encourage development of all members of staf
• Corporate Governance Organizes all Board meetings and events to ensure effect corporate governance
• Organizational visibility and networking: Improves the visibility of UDET and promotes UDET's networking with other institutions
• Fundraising: Raises funds to enable UDET achieve its mission, vision and objectives set out in its strategic plan

Desired qualifications and experience:
• At least a Master's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or any other related field from a reputable instin
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an executive or leadership position within a corporate setting, preferably a development organization. This experience should demonstrate a track record of successful strategic leadership and decision-making
• Solid experience in fundraising and managing large as well as complex programs.
• Hands on experience in designing and management of business enterprises.
• Good English writing skills is highly desirable.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:
A letter indicating interest, experience and qualifications for the position
Copies of your credentials and current curriculum vitae the full address and telephone contact
A copy of your National Identity card
Submit your application by  email to:
Program Director