Country Director

The Country Director will provide the strategic vision and leadership for the country program. S/he 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 fully accompanied, based in Kampala, Uganda.

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 five years of international work experience covering both emergency and post-conflict development programming;
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

Ugandan Nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Ugandan NGO Sector.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.