Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Agan Khan Foundation
The position
Do you have the strategic leadership skills for nurturing a positive organisational culture, capacity for building strategic relationships and developing a vibrant programme portfolio, mobilising resources, and delivering high quality results. If yes, then apply for this position based in Kampala, Uganda.
AKF Uganda is part of the AKF East Africa regional structure that supports programmes in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In Uganda, AKF manages a robust and expanding portfolio of multi-sectorial initiatives that includes programmes which focus on advancing learning outcomes, strengthening education systems, improving the quality of early childhood development, establishing inclusive and responsive civil society, and creating climate resilience solutions to address current and future challenges faced by communities across Uganda.
Overall Objective:
The Country Manager is charged with leadership of the programme portfolio which focuses on improving the quality of life of diverse communities across Uganda. The position calls for a growth mindset, innovation, and the ability to incorporate human-centric solutions to complex development challenges faced by communities today and in the future. The Country Manager is a thought leader both within AKF, the AKDN, and externally and is required to cultivate networks with diverse actors including communities, government, like-minded organizations, and funding partners. The Country Manager has full supervisory responsibility for the portfolio and is responsible for building a cohesive team that works together with AKF’s regional and global functions to deliver high-impact programming across the country.
Key Responsibilities:
The requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), including three referees, a cover letter that outlines why you are best suited for this exciting opportunity by 12th December 2022. through this link Country Manager, Uganda | AKDN (brassring.com)
AKF Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)
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