Cotton On Foundation Country Director – Masaka – Cotton On Foundation

The position of Uganda Country Director will be to execute the goals and objectives of the Uganda
2020 Vision. The Uganda Country Director is responsible for managing and developing the NGO body and delivering
upon our KPI’s across the 4-pillars of Education, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Healthcare. You will build a team of
professionals that focus across these 4-pillars at a country level and deliver upon achieving our Ugandan 2020 Vision.
As the key representative of Cotton On Foundation, reporting and effective communication at all levels is integral.
This is a dynamic role in line with the growth of the Foundation with a ‘hands on’ approach to our key projects. And is a
role that will directly impact people in need, being truly responsible for ‘changing lives’.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND
Higher relevant university degree, in related area such as project management
Experience with NGO Management A good understanding of sustainable production and living Strong experience in strategic development and/or project development Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills Ability to liaise with all departments and management levels across Uganda and Australia Ability to react to varying time lines and meet set deadlines**OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE,

ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES**
Extremely organised and effective time management Knowledge & understanding of the Cotton On Foundation Mission/Vision Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with all departments and management levels across Uganda and Australia Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to build relationships / partnerships within the non-profit sector Intermediate computer skills Highly motivated and the ability to work autonomously and within a team environment Flair in coming up with new and innovative ideas Present all work in a professional manner Ability to react to varying time lines and meet set deadline Open personality and acceptance of all races and cultures is a must Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy Open to learning Lugandan

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
There will be in contact with key projects that are inhibited by intense poverty. You will be required to live and travel to
outreach villages to work and interact with people of different cultures. You will be based in Masaka Village, Uganda.REPORTING LINES AND FLOW OF INFORMATION
The Uganda Country Director will report directly to the COF Project Operations Manager (based in Australia) and other stakeholders as directed.
The Uganda Country Director will act as a counterpart to the Ugandan Pillar Managers and will act as the liaison and interface between the Australian and Ugandan stakeholders. The Uganda Country Director will be responsible for high standard reporting to the Uganda Project Manager.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please send a copy of your cv to Lee-Anne Smith (Recruitment Manager)leeanne.smith@cottonon.com