Country Director | Jobs in Uganda - 2015

Africa Development Corps, formerly known as Visions in Action, is seeking a Country Director in Uganda.

****Background:**** Africa Development Corps (ADC) is an international nonprofit volunteer and development organization which works in education, food security and public health. ADC is based in Washington DC and currently works in four African countries at present. ADC has worked in Uganda for 24 years, since 1991, and has run education and public health programs in numerous districts, often utilizing the services of skilled international volunteers. ADC is currently managing a peace building and early childhood development program for South Sudanese refugees in the Adjumani and Kiryandongo refugee camps, and a USAID sponsored library management and book distribution program all over the country.

****Responsibilities:**** Manage 30 staff, including 2 expatriate staff and the balance Ugandan staff. Assure high quality program delivery and consistent monitoring and evaluation. Manage finances, logistics and human resources. Promote ADC with donors and liaise with them regarding education and potential public health programs. Create new programs in education and public health by assessing the needs on the ground and developing requisite programs with donor support. Assure that all program and financial reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Report regularly to ADC headquarters regarding program progress and proposed programs.

****Requirements:**** At least 10 years of experience working in international development, preferably at least 5 years working in Africa. Masters or PhD degree in social sciences, education, public health or related fields required. Concrete experience managing education and/or public health programs in African countries required. Excellent communication skills and a grassroots mindset essential.

****Terms:**** This is a long-term position, based in Kampala with frequent travel to the field. A modest salary is provided based on donor commitments. Benefits include shared housing in an ADC guest house, basic health insurance and one month paid leave per year. Airfare is not provided, so one must cover their own airfare to and from Uganda.