About Busoga Trust:
The Busoga Trust is a UK based water, sanitation and hygiene NGO operating primarily, but not exclusively, in Uganda. Started in 1982 it has constructed over 2000 water sources in East Africa, reaching a million plus beneficiaries. The Busoga region is where the Trust derives its name, where it started work and where it’s main base of operations continues to be.

Job Summary: The Project Area Manager (and Liaison Officer) will ensure that all the Busoga Trust (BT) project work is carried out efficiently and to budget. The incumbent will implement a program of water source construction, sanitation infrastructure implementation and hygiene/health related education in target areas to a high and consistent standard. The jobholder will ensure that the program is done in accordance with an agreed work plan and budget. The incumbent will also serve as the UK Trustees’ Liaison Officer in Uganda, serving as their eyes and ears on the ground and providing any such information as they may require.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Donor liaison officer responsibilities, which require regular statistical feedback, website content development, budget planning and any other reporting as may be required.
The incumbent will develop a good team spirit and supportive relationships with all staff, exercising skillful and motivating management.
Take care of guests of the BT Guest House, including schools, universities and private travellers.
Work closely with Local Government officials, suppliers, development partners and stakeholders.
Ensure field activities are implemented on time through efficient planning and logistical management.
Prepare and submit regular reports to donors and Trustees on all operational aspects of the project.
Post and update website content for every beneficiary community/project.
Develop quarterly and annual work plans and budgets to meet targets successfully.
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Local Government officials, keeping them abreast of project progress and seeking their feedback.
Represent BT at local, district and national levels in a professional manner.
Develop the capacity of staff both within your specific office and others.
Support the Country Manager in the overall development of the organisation.
Ensure project staff are motivated and morale is kept high.
Supervise the management of the Guest House, its guests and the UK students.
Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should at least hold a degree
Prior exposure and experience of working at some level of management within a developing world context (preferably within a WatSan context but not essential).
Prior experience of communicating with parties in all levels of organisation in a manner most appropriate to the party concerned.
Previous experience of dealing with external stakeholders, including Government Officials.
The ideal candidate will have management experience preferably in a developing country, excellent communication skills, strong planning and organisational skills, patience and a sense of humour.
There is flexibility for the role to suit a less experienced person who is hungry to make a real difference and enjoy a formative time.
Excellent project management skills and the capacity to manage time and workload effectively to meet targets.
Ability to absorb information quickly, understand it and then make decisions based upon it within a short timeframe.
Computer literacy i.e. Good working knowledge of IT; word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and comfortable with illustrative media i.e. photo & video production.
Basic understanding of budgeting, financing and accounts.
Good driving license (4wd off road experience preferable).
Strong leadership ability; possessing confidence, humility and integrity.
Highly motivated individual, a “self-starter” able to manage their own time, coordinate staff and other parties and balance an extensive range of tasks.
Excellent communication skills.
Good planning and problem solving skills.
High frustration threshold and ability to cope with stress.

How to Apply:
All candidates interested in the aforementioned vacancy should apply by sending their updated CVs and cover letters to ukhq@busogatrust.co.uk

Deadline: 8th April, 2016