Coordinator – Kampala – World Family of Radio Maria

About US:
The World Family of Radio Maria was legally established in 1998, and its founding member is the Radio Maria Association in Italy. All the Radio Maria Associations throughout the five continents are members of the World Family which guarantees brand authenticity, offers legal, technical, administrative assistance and the missionary development of the project.

Job Summary: The Coordinator will oversee the departments of administration, promotion, service and technical operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will be maintaining effective and collaborative communication with the National Program Director to ensure the smooth operation RMU.
· In charge of the planning, coordinating, supervising and appraising the work of all the departmental heads of RMU, in collaboration with the National Program Director as necessary.
· Carrying out management functions, aimed at meeting board targets. Therefore, he is responsible for the coordination of the whole operational Unit with large discretionary powers he/she is entrusted with to accomplish all that has been established.
· The incumbent will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee and so he is entitled to participate in every single meeting, helping the President to establish issues and to introduce them on the agenda, looking after the drawing up of the subsequent Action Plan.
· Being creative by implementing the fundraising activity and bringing new strategies on how to improve the system already in place.
· Human resource management: Supervising human resource assignments and the relative information systems.
· Administration: Mentor and supervise the Administrator and collaborate with him for total transparency in the accounts, cash flow, budget forecast and to organize the expenditures for the activities with proper procedures.
· Building an effective team and motivating the staff by communicating clearly and regularly, ensuring that the message has been understood.
· Ensuring that the activity of employees and volunteers is carried out in compliance with the established guidelines of the organization.
· Keeping a regular schedule for informational meetings, Maintaining active communication and effective team work, through regular weekly and/or bi-monthly meetings with the National Program Director, to ensure the preparation and timely submission of all reports and any other documents and information, as may be required by the EXCOM, the Board and other stakeholders.
· Cooperating effectively with the editorial programming Director and the promoter to check that goals, strategy and marketing operational functions are in line with the needs.
· Keeping in touch constantly and actively with the technical area, in order to ensure the quality of the programs and regular maintenance of the equipment.
· Prepare and submit monthly reports in regards to the activities of the departments that are under his/her supervision.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution related to Logistics, Management, Administration.
· A minimum of three to four years’ experience in a similar position, in medium/large organizations. A no-profit Association experience would be appreciated.
· Proved experience in Logistics, Management, Administration and Organization, preferably in a non-profit association.
· The applicant must be a Catholic ready to serve the institution diligently and faithfully; ready to contribute to its success, to promote and protect its interests while portraying the highest standard of conduct as per the policies.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Capacity for understanding the Mission, Values and the Code of conduct, characterizing the Association, so as to observe them carefully.
· Teamwork skills with a high sense of responsibility, flexibility and creativity, in order to create a “business” trustworthy atmosphere and to encourage everyone to pursue the targets.
· Computer literacy skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages and ready to use modern methods of communication such as websites.
· Languages: Fluent in both written and spoken English

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their updated CVs and a cover letter to marco.macchi@radiomaria.org with your personal contacts clearly indicated.

Deadline: 15th January, 2016 by 5:00 PM

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