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• Lead on Link Uganda strategy and policy
  development, operational planning and reporting.
• Ensure successful delivery of Link Uganda programmes to influence
  systemic change at district and national level.
• Devise, design and secure funding for new
  projects to support Link Uganda and MoES programmes, strategies and
  policies.
• Develop and deliver a strategy to raise the profile of Link Uganda with donors and
  other NGOs in Uganda.
• Create new programme opportunities as
  appropriate with guidance from Link Community development International
  (LCDI).
• Build and maintain relationships with key
  partners in MoES at national,
  division and district levels.
• Lead on donor proposals / reporting / liaison
  and in-country fundraising.
• Ensure dissemination to policy makers,
  stakeholders, partners and donors.
• Liaison with the board of directors and LCDI to
  ensure appropriate governance
  and strategic direction of the organisation.
• Oversight of financial management (budgeting,
  recording, financial reporting and audit) and HR management.
• Ensure fiscal and programmatic accountability.
• Develop policies and procedures, and ensure observance of internal controls and NGO
  compliance.
• Provide effective human resource management
  through provision of leadership for the team, supporting personal
  development plans and annual appraisal processes.
• Line Manage the Finance and Administration Manager, Senior Programme Manager
  and Project Manager.
• Participate as an active member of the International
  Management Team.
• Effectively represent Link Uganda to external
  audiences.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science,
  business administration/management or any development related field,
  including gender.
• Proven track record of devising, developing and
  delivering development sector programmes, especially in education,
  community development and
  gender.
• Five years senior management experience,
  including proven track record of managing complex multi-donor budgets.
• Good knowledge of the Uganda Ministry of
  Education and Sports policies and systems.
• Experience of liaising at Ministry level.
• Competence with all stages of the project
  management cycle.
• Demonstrated experience in donor reporting and
  proposal writing, including budget development.

• A Masters degree in education, social science
  or any development-related field.
• Experience of managing a country programme in
  the NGO, donor or government sectors.
• Experience of delivering training and the
  ability to adapt training materials.
• Experience of managing a diverse team, including international
  consultants.
• A self-starter, able to work autonomously at
  all levels.
• High level of analytical skill.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and
  team-building skills.
• Excellent written and spoken language skills in
  English (including presentations and report writing)
• Experience in contributing to organisational
  strategy and development.
• Strong financial skills, including preparation
  and management of budgets.
• Delegation,
  time management and prioritizing skills.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal and
  team-building skills.
• Capable of rapid and quality turnaround on a
  high work load and multiple tasks.
• Advanced IT skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  and E-Mail
• Willingness to travel frequently to the field
  and spend time away from Kampala.
• Possession of SADC Class ‘B’ Driver’s License.
• Must be dynamic, creative, and passionate about
  delivering positive change in the world

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