Executive Director ( FULL TIME )

ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter is a leading national child rights and protection Non-Governmental Organization that has for 20 years been working in Uganda at family, community and national level to ensure that children are protected from all forms of maltreatment and that the rights of children are respected. We are looking for a competent, highly motivated and committed individual to fill the key position of Executive Director that is available at the National Secretariat.

Duty Station: National Secretariat Kampala with regular travel countrywide Accountable to: The Chairperson, Executive Board

Major Responsibilities:
As the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Organization, the Executive Director will be responsible for providing overall strategic leadership to the organization in line with the organization’s mission, vision, objectives as well as values and ensuring the effective implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. The key specific responsibilities attached to this position include the following;

1. Ensuring the development of relevant and appropriate programmes and interventions for the organization as well as their effective and efficient execution at all levels.
2. Spearheading the mobilization of adequate financial and other resources to support programmes and operations of the organization and generally ensuring a sustainable financial resource base for the organization.
3. Supporting the Executive Board in developing and implementing appropriate policies and systems for the proper governance and management of the organization as well as ensuring the effective implementation of the decisions of the Executive Board.
4. Ensuring the prudent and accountable utilization and management of the organization’s financial resources including maintaining strict adherence to- established financial management policies/procedures as well as sound financial management practices.
5. Maintaining a highly performing, well motivated and productive team of staff and generally ensuring effective management of the organizations human resources.
6. Creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are held accountable for their commitments and obligations.
7. Maintaining excellent and productive relations with ANPPCAN external stakeholders and partners including government Ministries and institutions, donors, other civil society actors and agencies as well as other ANPPCAN Chapters and the Regional Office in Nairobi.
8. Strengthening and maintaining ANPPCAN’s positive public image as a leading child rights and child protection organization.
9. Generally ensuring the smooth running of all the functions of the National Secretariat as well as the ANPPCAN Branch and field offices.

Job requirements and specifications
• A Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Development Studies/ Management or Human Rights from a reputable institution. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in the above fields. Specialized training in any of the following fields namely; children’s rights, child, protection, NGO Management, Financial management is highly advantageous.
• At least five years experience in a senior management position in a reputable national or international Non-Governmental Organization working in the fields of human rights and/or social development.
• Relevant experience and interest in working on rights issues with vulnerable groups especially children.
• A good understanding of and strong experience in NGO financing and financial management
• Well developed and demonstrable Leadership and Management competences
• Experience in building personal networks at a senior level and leveraging new opportunities for the organization.
• Capability in analyzing complex problems and issues, building broad team consensus and leading teams forward towards a clear direction.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills ( English)
• A high level of computer proficiency
• Age Limit: Between 35-45 years.
A competitive package is offered for the right candidate.

How to apply:
Please send your application letter including a brief (not more than two pages) statement of your motivation for seeking this position. Also send an updated copy of your C.V including names of three competent referees and their contact details. Academic and other certificates are not required at this stage of application.
All application documents should be addressed to the Chairperson, ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter and sent electronically by email to: executiverecruitment@anppcanug.org For further information about ANPPCAN visit our website www.anppcanug.org/vacancies
Deadline for submission of application: 31st May 2012.
While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.