About US:
ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter is a leading National Child Rights and Protection Non-Governmental Organization that has for over 20 years been working in Uganda at family, community and national level to ensure that children are protected from all forms of maltreatment and that the rights of children are respected.
Job Summary: The Executive Director will serve as the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Organization, the Executive Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic leadership to the organization in line with the organization’s mission, vision, objectives as well as values and ensuring the effective implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring the development of relevant and appropriate programmes and interventions for the organization as well as their effective and efficient execution at all levels.
Managing the mobilization of adequate financial and other resources to support programmes and operations of the organization and generally ensuring a sustainable financial resource base for the organization.
Actively supporting the Executive Board in developing and implementing appropriate policies and systems for the proper governance and
Responsible for the management of the organization as well as ensuring the effective implementation of the decisions of the Executive Board.
Ensuring the prudent and accountable utilization and management of the organization’s financial resources including maintaining strict adherence to established financial management policies/procedures as well as sound financial management practices.
Maintaining a highly performing, well-motivated and productive team of staff and generally ensuring effective management of the organizations human resources.
Creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff is encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are held accountable for their commitments and obligations.
Maintaining excellent and productive relations with ANPPCAN external stakeholders and partners including government Ministries and institutions, donors, other civil society actors and agencies as well as other ANPPCAN Chapters and the Regional Office in Nairobi.
Strengthening and maintaining ANPPCAN’s positive public image as a leading Child Rights and Child Protection Organization.
Generally ensuring the smooth running of all the functions of the National Secretariat as well as the ANPPCAN Branches and field offices.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies/ Management or Human Rights from a reputable institution.
Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in the above fields. Specialized training in any of the following fields namely; children’s rights, child protection, NGO Management, Financial management is highly advantageous.
A minimum of six years’ experience in a senior management position in a reputable national or international Non-Governmental Organization working in the fields of human rights and/or social development.
Relevant experience and interest in working on rights issues with vulnerable groups especially children.
Good knowledge and understanding of and strong experience in NGO financing and financial management
Well developed and demonstrable Leadership and Management competences
Past experience in building personal networks at a senior level and leveraging new opportunities for the organization.
Capability in analyzing complex problems and issues, building broad team consensus and leading teams forward towards a clear direction.
Past experience in strategic leadership in areas of strategic advice, policy formulation, and process and systems development.
Well-developed conceptual analytical skills with ability to provide expert advice in relation to formulation of development programmes for proposals.
Ability to meet deadlines
Possess excellent writing and oral communication skills (English)
High level of computer proficiency
Age Limit: Between 40-55 years.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their application letters including a brief (not more than two pages) statement of your motivation for seeking this position. Also send certified photo copies your academic documents and C.V including names of three competent referees and their contact details. The academic and other certificates should be sent alongside the application.
All application documents should be addressed to the Chairperson, ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter and sent electronically by email to executiverecruitment@anppcanug.org.
Deadline: Monday 16th February 2015 by 5pm