About US:
Q Sourcing is an East African human resource consulting and outsourcing company, combining unparalleled experience and expertise across business functions. Q Sourcing is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan. Our client is recruiting a high calibre individual to support the development of a new East African sector development and investment institution. They are independent private foundation, there are focused on catalysing the growth and competitiveness of key sectors in East Africa that impact large numbers of people.

Job Summary: The Institutional Development Manager will provide critical support in set-up and roll out of this significant and highly innovative new institution for East Africa. This individual will have the opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of a range of complex, challenging areas fundamental to the set-up of this institution. Overtime, the focus areas of this role are likely to evolve and change as the organisation is being rolled out. This role is therefore particularly well suited to individuals seeking significant professional development opportunities in the coming years.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Operational set up
· Providing technical support in the design and implementation of the operational systems including finance, procurement, tax processes and policies of the institution ensuring these are fit for purpose and use;
· Assisting in the set-up of interim and permanent operations functions for the organization which include Finance, HR, and Administration;
· Supporting in the legal set-up of the entity;
· Working closely with and monitoring the performance of consultants and advisors tasked with providing support in the establishment of organization’s operational systems and processes.

2. Financial budgeting/ planning:
· Providing assistance in the development of financial modelling/budgeting guidelines/templates;
· Preparing a draft detailed first year budget/financial model in line with the overall strategy and work plan;
· Reviewing budgets and work plans.

3. Governance/ Board induction:
· Providing support in setting up and roll out of an optimal governance structure for the organization;
· Significantly contributing to the development of the institution’s governance instruments including board charter, board committee charters, code of conduct and conflict of interest and other relevant documents;
· Assisting in the coordination of the board education and development process to equip board members with the required skills and knowledge to provide effective leadership to the institution; and
· Facilitating the induction and on-boarding of the organization board members, and Chief Executive to effectively and efficiently introduce them to their roles, relevant policies and processes.

4. Organisation design and resourcing:
· Providing support in the organizational design and development of the institution including recruitment, and development of policies, procedures, systems and processes;
· Supporting in the development of contracts for board members and Chief Executive ensuring necessary legislative and organizational requirements are adhered to; and
· Supporting the process to identify resource options for the organization – both management team members and advisors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· At least seven years of relevant work experience.
· Extensive experience in supporting the roll out/implementation of multi-year donor and/ or government funded programmes;
· Past experience working in East African markets, with a well-developed network in the region;
· Prior experience in design and implementation of business systems;
· Past exposure and experience in governance, internal audit, risk management and financial management;
· Experience understanding the interaction of governments and the private sector in East Africa;
· Some experience of private sector development initiatives;
· Exceptional analytical skills; including strong financial management, risk management, systems review and budgeting/budget analysis skills;
· Strong project management skills, including the ability to deal with competing, often changing priorities;
· Ability to work cooperatively with other team members, consultants, senior advisors, and, provide assistance and support to team members to build and maintain relations with them;
· Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside of the organisation;
· Ability to take action to develop skills and knowledge required for effectiveness in the role;
· Ensure team members, consultants, organization’s senior management team and other stakeholders involved in the initiative are kept informed about developments and plans within the work stream;
· Possess the ability to be flexible, to work well in a quickly changing and evolving environment and to be comfortable with ambiguity;
· Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision;
· A rigorous attention to detail and commitment to the highest levels of quality in all aspects of work;
· Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, and interactions and in writing.

How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your updated CV in confidence to: recruitment@qsourcing.com.

Please clearly mark your application as “Application_Institutional Development Manager” in the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 1st June 2015 by 5:00pm