Uganda Director of Operations

Position Description

The Uganda Director of Operations will collaberate with the Executive Director to manage and supervise UAPO’s operations in Uganda. The Director of Operations will be required to lead a diverse team of Ugandans and Americans to implement UAPO's country strategy through facilitating the development of quality programs, sound management, organizational/team development, financial control and resource management. The ideal candidate should possess a deep personal connection with the mission and vision of UAPO and be willing to do what is necessary to help the organization meet its goals. Candidates should value detail and efficiency and should possess strong leadership qualities, organizational skills, self-initiative, relationship building capacities, problem solving abilities and have experience managing a diverse team in a cross cultural context.

About UAPO

Mission

The mission of UAPO is to actively participate in Uganda’s development through sustainable partnerships that bring Americans and Ugandans together to engage, collaborate, and learn through the love of Jesus.

Vision

UAPO addresses poverty through sustainable development which fosters cross-cultural fellowship and learning. The vision of UAPO is a diverse community of Ugandans and Americans working, sharing, and connecting with each other through the love of Jesus. UAPO intends to develop partnerships based on a mutual dialogue of faith and understanding. True partnership can only be achieved with a belief in human equality. UAPO defines partnership as a willingness and dedication to engage, collaborate, and learn with other people.

Responsibilities:

Management

Lead and manage the Uganda team to facilitate a high performance egalitarian culture of learning, development, trust and integrity rooted in the teachings of Jesus
Manage all Uganda staff to ensure they have the necessary direction and resources to excel in their positions and meet organizational objectives
Effectively maintain organizational policies and procedures
Regularly dispatch updates from the US office to the UAPO Uganda staff
Perform peer reviews with staff to facilitate team development, communication, and feedback

Leadership

Promote the mission and vision of UAPO
Model a high standard of Christian leadership, ministry and integrity though lifestyle and work relationships
Provide spiritual guidance and encournagement to team members
Lead weekly fellowship meetings with staff and volunteers to build community and enhance relationships on professional and personal levels
Serve as a leader and representative for UAPO in Uganda
Preserve and promote the spirit of UAPO to all team members, volunteers, communities, and visitors

Administration

Lead weekly staff meetings to ensure proper commuication, task delegation, and planning
Oversee all administrative functions of the Jinja office
Communicate regularly with Executive Director with written reports and weekly conference calls
Oversee the organization's legal operations in Uganda
Post entries to UAPO's blog to keep supporters up to date with UAPO’s activities in Uganda

Finance

Oversee all financial transactions within the organization to ensure all expenditures directly attribute to fulfilling organizational goals and objectives in the most effiecient and effective way possible
Produce an annual budget and submit to the US office for approval
Manage funds within prescribed budgets and guidelines
Use Quickbooks to administer all books of account including petty cash, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Provide periodic financial reports upon request
Maintain an accurate and complete paper trail of supporting documentation for all financial activities including receipts, invoices, and contracts
Minimize financial loss and inefficiencies
Establish relationships with UAPO's banks
Provide monthly budget requests to the US office

Personal Attributes

Excited to be a leader in a Christian environment, using both your life experience and personal faith to help UAPO fulfill its mission
Possess a true calling for working in a developing country to serve the disadvantaged
Possess a heart for the vision, mission and values of UAPO
Committed to behave in a manner which positively promotes UAPO’s Christian identity, values and beliefs
Works well with a diverse team in a fast paced and high stress environment
Flexible and adaptable to the changing demands of the work
Cheerful, diplomatic, encourager with a true concern for the spiritual well-being of the team
Ability to keep the focus of work on the overall goal of building cross cultural relationships in the spirit of Jesus
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
Substantial knowledge, experience and understanding of development issues in Uganda
Good judgement and ability to make decisions in complex, challenging and sensitive situations
Participatory and collaborative working approach
Possess a respectful and mature attitude towards different cultures, customs and ways of life
Willing to work long and unpredictable hours and travel long distances as necessary
Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed

Skills

Proven ability to think analytically and plan strategically, including setting objectives, monitoring and evaluating impact, and identifying and applying opportunities for learning and development with all team members
Ability to manage, support and motivate a culturally diverse team towards common goals
Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, religious, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Proven management and team leadership experience
Knowledge of project planning and implementation
Experience in and understanding of logistics
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Strong IT and computer skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint) and be able to quickly learn new software applications; previous experience working with Quickbooks a plus
Solid financial management skills with sound understanding of basic accounting principles, practices and terminology
Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people across a variety of settings
Ability to coordinate activities with local involvement and establish working relationships with other NGOs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university
Minimum 1 year working experience in a cross cultural development context (ideally within an African nation) including management of people and resources
Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment



Applicants should submit the following by email with subject line “Application: Uganda Director of Operations” to UAPO's Executive Director Blake Smith at Blake.Smith@theuapo.org by January 15th 2012. You will be contacted for an interview if necessary. No phone calls please. This position is a 3 year contract.

Resume highlighting your education and work experience
1-2 page letter that outlines your interest in The UAPO, the position, why you are the ideal candidate and what specific personal characteristics and work experiences make you qualified to fulfill the required responsibilities. Please incorporate how your Christian faith would shape your leadership abilities for the organization.
Names and contact information for 1 personal and 1 professional reference