Earn over 75,000 US Dollars as Country Director at Plan International

Organization: Plan

International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary: Circa $75,000 USD per annum plus

benefits

Plan

International is an international non-profit and the largest child centered

development organizations in the world. It was founded 75 years ago and working

in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote

child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of

a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that

respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan International is independent, with no

religious, political or governmental affiliations.

Plan

International has been operating in Uganda since 1992 and is implementing a

diversified programme portfolio in 19 districts including Tororo, Luwero,

Kamuli, Kampala central, Lira and 15 districts in Northern Uganda. Plan Uganda

works closely with more than 25 national and international partners from the

civil society and has good collaboration with government institutions. Together

we contribute to improving the lives of children in the following areas: Early

Childhood Care and Development (ECCD), sexual and reproductive health,

education, participation and governance, disaster risk management, water and

sanitation, economic security and child protection. Over the 22 years of

operation in Uganda, Plan has invested over US$300 million in support of

Uganda’s national development programme priorities. Through this investment the

organization has reached millions of needy children, families and communities

in the 19 districts.

Job Summary:  The Country Director will serve as Plan

International’s lead representative in country with authority over all

activities taking place. The Country Director will be required to develop

strategies at country level that align with Plan Internationals global vision

and purpose within the prevailing context of that country as it impacts on

children. The incumbent will also lead a highly motivated team and ensures

legal compliance, implementing a well-funded programme, ready and able to

respond to emergency and development needs of the most marginalized children.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

·        
The Country Director should have extensive knowledge

on the key debates in development and emergency response methods and

effectiveness, particularly about rights-based programming for child rights.

·        
Significant experience in the development and

management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management is

essential.

·        
Working knowledge of Uganda, the geopolitical

factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political, social and

environmental opportunities for change is an advantage.

·        
The incumbent must possess good negotiation skills

with Governmental and non-Governmental actors is essential to succeed in this

position

·        
Excellent written skills in English both written and

verbal are required

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates who wish to join Plan International in the

aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by clicking uploading

their applications and CVs written in English at the web link below.

Deadline: Friday 6th November 2015