About KATI Project:
KATI is an innovative youth-led social enterprise that aims to reduce youth unemployment in northern Uganda, stimulating a culture of transformative entrepreneurship. Building upon a successful pilot project delivered in 2013/4 in partnership with War Child UK, KATI will now be established as an independent, youth-owned organisation. KATI provides a unique package of business training, mentoring and access to competitive start-up loans for young people aged 17-30 years.

During the eighteen-month pilot, KATI supported 20 young people to become successful entrepreneurs. The business owners have become role models, supporting themselves and their families whilst passing on their knowledge, supporting a further 89 young people through informal training. The businesses are performing well, with 70% of the entrepreneurs left with disposable income and 47% having diversified to establish further businesses. KATI has also created further employment opportunities, with 84% of the businesses employing at least one additional youth. The initiative has caused a stir locally, as a refreshing and exciting alternative to traditional livelihood programmes. KATI was chosen as a winner of the Youth Employment Network Marketplace Award 2013.
War Child UK has successfully secured funding to establish KATI as an independent organisation, taking this innovative approach to scale and reaching many more aspiring young entrepreneurs in northern Uganda. This is a central aspect of War Child UK’s gradual scaling down of operations in Uganda, with assets and resources passed to KATI to continue the impact of the programme into the future, positioning young Ugandans as the leaders of their region’s economic regeneration.

Job Summary: The KATI Chief Executive Officer will drive its establishment and growth in northern Uganda’s first youth-led social enterprise. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of social entrepreneurship, the Ugandan economy and generating profit. He/she will be able to demonstrate exceptional management and leadership skills and have the passion to drive forward the development of this ambitious and innovative new organisation, delivering direct, sustainable benefits for northern Uganda’s youth.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and maintaining KATI’s overall strategy and direction in support of its mission and vision.
Leading and directing the activities of KATI’s staff in the interests of young people in northern Uganda.
In charge of developing, maintaining and delivering KATI’s policies and operational framework for service delivery, finance, administration, legal compliance and human resources.
Managing and developing executive team members.
Works closely with the KATI board to ensure strong governance.
Acting as a champion and inspirational leader for KATI, promoting the organisation and raising awareness of its work amongst the wider community.
Developing the technical and financial excellence of the KATI model to make it a profitable youth social venture within 3 years.
Providing inspirational leadership for KATI, with the commitment, vision and drive to build the organisation and deliver tangible benefits for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Representing KATI at the highest level, building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders including youth, the business community, Government, NGOs/CBOs, donors and partners.
Actively promoting KATI’s reputation and profile as northern Uganda’s first youth-led social enterprise.
Working with the KATI Board, senior management team and colleagues at War Child UK to develop the organisation’s strategic direction.
Taking ownership of the business plan, further developing it for effectiveness, sustainability and leading its delivery.
Responsible for developing and delivering a framework and processes to ensure accountability.
Supporting the Chief Financial Officer to deliver a finance strategy to which all staff adhere, encompassing resource allocation, cash flow and regular financial reporting to the Board.
Works in liaison with the Board, especially with the Chair, in support of good governance, maintaining a register of key decisions that are scheduled to be made.
Develop and implement risk management procedures.
Ensuring legal compliance of KATI
Plan and direct KATI’s activities through the executive team to fulfil the strategy and achieve agreed targets and standards.
Line management of the KATI executive team (Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer).
Leading and motivating all staff and volunteers, maintaining organisational morale.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a degree or equivalent in a development, management or business related subject. Possession of a Masters’ level or equivalent (Master of Business Administration, Masters in Social Entrepreneurship, Development Management or similar) is an added advantage.
The ideal candidate should have at least three years’ experience in a senior management position within a profit making company, social business/entrepreneurship, NGO or CBO.
Past experience of youth entrepreneurship programming and microfinance.
Proven experience living and working in northern Uganda or a strong understanding of the northern Ugandan context and environment is also desired
Proven ability and experience of fundraising, securing external resources and support is desired.
Prior experience of running a social enterprise, ideally in Uganda or East Africa is an added advantage
Sound knowledge of business principles and financial management.
Proven leadership and management skills. Strong track record of developing and inspiring teams to achieve outstanding results.
Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
Entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and drive and the ability to lead by example.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. English mandatory (written and spoken).
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Strong decision maker, proactive, willing and able to take the initiative.
Ability to effectively manage a diverse team and demonstrate a strong desire to achieve agreed personal and organisational objectives.
Possess exceptional organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities calmly to ensure continued progress and meet deadlines.
Show commitment to KATI’s aims, values and mission.
Age: Below 35 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send a completed application form outlining how you meet the person specification to Martin Holliday: martin@warchild.org.uk.

Deadline: Sunday 8th March, 2015 by 23:59