Country Director Job Vacancy - Cotton On Foundation (COF)

Organization: Cotton On Foundation (COF)

The Cotton On Foundation (COF) is the philanthropic

arm of the Australian retail company Cotton On Group and was officially

established in 2007. COF share a belief in helping others and contributing to

our community. We are a global citizen; a part of communities all over the

world. We roll our sleeves up and set our sights on creating a positive and

measurable change in the lives of young people in need. We’re empowering youth

to learn more, participate more and understand more.

Job Summary: The Country Director will be responsible

for managing and developing the NGO body and delivering upon our KPI’s across

the 4-pillars of Education, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Healthcare. The

incumbent will build a team of professionals that focus across these 4-pillars

at a country level and deliver upon achieving our Ugandan 2020 Vision. 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.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The

applicant should hold a relevant university degree, in related area such as

project management

·        
Previous

experience with NGO Management

·        
Broad

knowledge and 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

·        
Extremely

organised and effective time management

·        
Working

knowledge and understanding of the Cotton On Foundation Mission/Vision

·        
Keen

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

·        
Proven

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 Luganda

Deadline: 31^st January 2016