Head of mission

-Supervise the implementation of ASF projects and ensure that they achieve their objectives
-Oversee the proposal and preparation of project grants and follow up with donors
-Ensure the quality of financial and progress reports and transmit such reports to donors within the agreed timeframes
-Analyse the legal, political, economic and social context of the country so as to determine appropriate strategic intervention
-Propose projects for intervention and oversee the drafting of new project proposals in accordance with the needs identified in ASF Uganda’s Plan of Action
-Develop and maintain good working relationships with donors and undertake all necessary negotiations on future programmes
-Represent ASF at meetings with local and national authorities, donors, local and international NGOs and establish a network with NGOs involved in justice
-Lead and coach ASF Uganda’s team, ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the mission’s structure and revise according to the programme needs
-Regularly analyse the context, identify risks and review security rules accordingly
-Ensure sound administrative, financial and logistical management of ASF Uganda in compliance with ASF and donor procedures and national regulations
-Regularly check the budgetary coverage of the mission and ensure that projects are implemented within their budget
-Validate projected cash applications, financial reports to be provided to headquarters and to donors
Ensure regular monitoring of the use of resources

-1 year contract, renewable
-Per diem: € 558 per month
-Accommodation allowance, vehicle and repatriation insurance provided by ASF
-Health, invalidity and medical care insurance at the expatriate’s expense
-25 days of paid annual leave

Essential:
-At least 3 years of project management experience (including financial and human resources management), preferably with an international legal development organisation or NGO
-Work experience in developing countries
-Strong networking skills and ability to engage in consultative and partnership processes with local stakeholders and government officials
-Experience of fundraising and establishing/maintaining donor relations
-Excellent written and oral skills
-Organisational skills and ability to deal with heavy and diverse workloads and deadlines
-Sound judgment, maturity, patience and flexibility
-Ability to work with people of different cultures
-Fluency in written and spoken English and French is required
-Good computer skills, inc. Excel

Desirable:
-Degree in law from a recognized university
-Work experience as a lawyer
-Work experience in the Great Lakes Region
-Driving license

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