COUNTRY DIRECTOR

COUNTRY DIRECTOR (CD), UGANDA
Lutheran World Relief
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. LASTING PROMISE

REPORTS TO: Regional Representative LOCATION: Kampala, Uganda with travel to projects

PURPOSE:

The Country Director is the leader-manager for LWR’s office in Uganda and the official spokesperson for LWR in the country.
Her/ his primary responsibility is to develop a country strategy aligned with LWR Global strategy, provide direction and vision to office staff and coordinate with peer international NGOs in a manner that comports with LWR’s vision, values, and strategy.
S/he plays a key role, working with other LWR Departments to link programs and partners to key stakeholders and reach agency-wide targets.
The CD also has overall responsibility for ensuring that the office is efficiently and effectively managed and liaising with the Uganda Government.