About US:
Africa Development Corps (ADC) is an international nonprofit volunteer and development organization which works in education, food security and public health. ADC is based in Washington DC and currently works in four African countries at present. ADC has worked in Uganda for 24 years, since 1991, and has run education and public health programs in numerous districts, often utilizing the services of skilled international volunteers. ADC is currently managing a peace building and early childhood development program for South Sudanese refugees in the Adjumani and Kiryandongo refugee camps, and a USAID sponsored library management and book distribution program all over the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The incumbent will manage 30 staff, including two expatriate staff and the balance Ugandan staff.
· Support high quality program delivery and consistent monitoring and evaluation.
· The CD will manage finances, logistics and human resources.
· Actively promote ADC with donors and liaise with them regarding education and potential public health programs.
· Create new programs in education and public health by assessing the needs on the ground and developing requisite programs with donor support.
· Assure that all program and financial reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
· Regularly report regularly to ADC headquarters regarding program progress and proposed programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Masters or PhD degree in social sciences, education, public health or related fields required.
· A minimum of ten years’ experience working in international development, preferably five years working in Africa.
· Significant experience managing education and/or public health programs in African countries required.
· Excellent communication skills and a grassroots mindset essential.
Job Terms and Benefits: This is a long-term position, based in Kampala with frequent travel to the field. A modest salary is provided based on donor commitments. Benefits include shared housing in an ADC guest house, basic health insurance and one month paid leave per year. Airfare is not provided, so one must cover their own airfare to and from Uganda.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated CV, cover letter and three references to: jobs@africadevcorps.org indicating “Uganda Country Director” in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: 9th October 2015