Hub Director – Restless Development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Restless Development Uganda is the go-to agency and thought-leader in youth-led development and community engagement in the country. Key priorities in the first year of the Uganda Hub Director role will include:
· Bringing to life Restless Development’s global strategy and national strategic vision
· Fundraising and partnership development to diversify funding sources
· Strengthening governance and leadership
· Robust oversight of finance, programmes and people during a period of transition
· Planning for and responding to shifts in the political and legal landscape
· You will take leadership of the Uganda Hub, setting strategic direction, building partnerships and driving performance across all Units in the hub. Working closely with your Head of Programmes , you will provide support and oversight to your Leadership Team to ensure financial, programmatic, quality, people and performance functions are implemented to a high standard. The Uganda Director is also a key member of our Global Leadership Team, made up of Hub Directors, the Senior Leadership Team and the Executive.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential
· Substantial senior management experience in fundraising, programmes, finance, operations and/or human resources, ideally in the development sector
· Demonstrated success in raising significant income through fundraising and partnerships development
· Proven track record of leading a medium sized organisation through a change period
· Experience in distance management and working with multiple offices
· Experience in policy engagement and working with government stakeholders
· Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally in the region or internationally
· Be committed to the role of young people in development and the agency’s values
· Fluent written and spoken English
· A proven track record in driving forward organisational change and leading transitions within a fast paced working environment
· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
· Strong leadership skills
· Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Uganda’s social and political landscape
· Experience of youth programming, and knowledge of relevant national, regional and international policy

Desired:
· An understanding of the current socio-political environment in Uganda
· Experience of building and driving through new business
· Experience of working internationally
· Experience in private sector engagement

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should download the Terms of Reference for more details, Click Here, and send a completed application form, Download Here to Jobs@restlessdevelopment.org
Deadline: 21st March 2021.

NB:
· Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or covering letters. First round interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 29th March 2021
· Only successful candidates/firms will be notified.
· Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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