Executive Director :::: Development Network Of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA)

DENIVA is a National Network of Non-Governmental and Community Based Organizations. (NGOs/CBOs) providing a platform for collective action and voice to voluntary local non governmental organizations to strongly advocate for the creation of more opportunities for people and NGO participation in the development of Uganda. Founded in 1 988 DENIVA provides its members and other CSOs with a platform and support to pursue policy advocacy and related issues in a collective manner with the main goal of poverty reduction, good governance and empowerment of the marginalized. The over 800 strong membership comprises of local, district, regional, national NGOs, CBOs and FBOs operating in different parts of the country and pursuing a wide range of developmental interests. DENIVA celebrated its 20 years of existence in 2009, and as it enters a new decade, DENIVA is revitalizing itself to enhance its relevance and responsiveness in a rapidly changing socio-economic and political environment. The organization therefore seeks to recruit dynamic, focused, experienced and highly motivated individuals for the posts below to strengthen the network's secretariat in order for it to realize the aspiration of its members and for the civil society in general.

Position: Executive Director

The Executive Director heads the Secretariat of the Organization and is responsible for providing strategic direction and marketing of the organization, its values direction and marketing of the organization, its values and programmes. This position requires an outstanding performer able to build and lead a team of highly motivated staff and membership. The person must be aggressive, intellectual with a passion in work in NGO sector across issues and at different levels
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PROFILE:
? Minimum of Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities or Development related field
? At least 10 years experience working with an NGO of which five must be at a senior level with extensive experience working with Donors, reporting and management of donor funds
? Strong management skills, with ability to coach, mentor and develop staff, proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling work environment, including the ability to effectively lead, develop and evaluate staff performance. Should demonstrate strong oral and writing skills, including ability to convey complex concepts to different stakeholders in a clear and concise style
? Outstanding coordination skills, with ability, to manage multiple activities concurrently, work under pressure, and to tight deadlines
? Commands a high level of respect and tact when dealing with stakeholders including civil society representatives, Government officials, donors and other stakeholders
? Should have practical Research experience with clear understanding of research concepts models and
? Must have extensive knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes and resources
? Extensive experience in project development and management supported by some basic financial knowledge. Ability to interpret financial reports shall be of added advantage
? Sound understanding of social policy issues, together with the advocacy and capacity needs of NGO

SPECIFIC TASKS AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
? Chief Executive Officer of the Secretariat
? Reports to the Board of Directors
? Provides strategic direction and inspiration to the Network Manages and supervises the overall administrative and financial affairs of the network
?Responsible for overall programme design and implementation
?Provides strong representation of the network's interests at national and international level
?Ensures visibility and effectiveness of advocacy activities in pursuit of policy positions generated by the net work
?Inspires and builds linkages between DENIVA 's constituencies.
?Facilitates the generation of strategic ideas and think tanking in the sector of civil society locally and globally
?Takes lead in fundraising and resource mobilization for the organization
?Ensures gender mainstreaming within the programmes and the network
?Any other duties as may be assigned by the Board

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Suitable candidates for any of the above posts should submit their hand written applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates, names and address of three referees and a day time contact telephone number to the DENIVA offices addressed to:

The Chairperson
Personnel and Administration Committee
Block 9,
Plot 490 (Near Law Development Centre)
Off Makerere Road
P.O. Box 11224, TEL: 256-41-4530575/4540189
FAX: 256-41-4531236 KAMPALA, UGANDA
Email: info@deniva.or.ug,
Web: www.deniva.or.ug

2. All applications must be sealed and the post applied for clearly indicated on the top right corner of the envelope.
3. DENIVA is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
4. All applications should be delivered to the above address during official working hours (8.30am-5.00pm) not later than Friday 24th September 2010.
5. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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