Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB DESCRIPTION UGANDA Country Manager & Annual Acoountabilities
Country Manager: Cotton On Foundation (COF)
Department: Cotton On Foundation Uganda
Location: Lwengo, Rakai and Masaka Districts
Reports to: COF Project Operations Manager (based in Australia).
Number of Reports: 50
Duration: Permanent Dependent on successfully meeting months‘ probation period
The Cotton On Foundation (COF) is an International Development Organization that is passionately driven by our team to create sustainable change by empowering youth through quality education. The organisation started operations in Uganda in 2007 and currently operates in Southern Uganda in the districts of Rakai, Kyoiera. Lwenpo, and Masaka. Its projects address the root causes of problems that prevent children and young people from getting a quality education. Our model is based on four pillars: Inspiring Schools. Education, Pathways and Community Engagement. COF projects contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals iSDGs), and Goal 4 in particular. To learn more about the Cotton On Foundation, head to www.cottononfoundation.org
POSITION PURPOSE:
“A quality education gives every child the potential to change their world — that’: why we exist. To deliver on our purpose, implement high impact projects that improve access to quality education and pathways beyond school for children in my country.“
The position of Uganda Country Director will be to execute the goals and objectives of the Uganda
2020 Vision. The Uganda Country Director is responsible for managing and developing the NGO body and delivering upon our KPl‘s across the 4~piilars oi Education, infrastructure, Sustainability and Healthcare. You will build a team of professionals that focus across these 4~pillars at a country level and deliver upon achieving our Ugandan 2020 Vision. As the key representative of Cotton On Foundation, reporting and effective communication at all levels is integral. This is a dynamic role in line with the growth of the Foundation with a ‘hands on‘ approach to our key projects.
And is a role that will directly impact people in need, being truly responsible for ‘changing lives .

MY HIGH PAY OFF ACTIVITIES ARE (HPA’S):
• inspire, care for and grow myself and others at every stage of the people lifecycie.
• set expectations, review performance, provide feedback and follow up the Group periormance framework.
• build a values~driven culture with a team of engaged brand ambassadors.
• deliver the strategic plan for our country projects; manage school builds and implement educational improvement plans.
• maintain accurate records, collect relevant data and distribute reports to my stakeholders‘
• contribute to the planning and design ol future COF protects.
• establish and maintain strong community partnerships: represent and advocate for COF within the education, Government and NGO sectors.
• supervise and contribute to the development and management of operational budgets

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE /BACKGROUND:
• Higher relevant university degree, in related area such as protect management
• Experience with NGO Management
• A good understanding of sustainable production and living
• Strong experience in strategic development and/or protect 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
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
There will be in contact with key projects that are inhibited by intense poverty. You will he required to live and travel to outreach villages to work and interact with people of different cultures. You will be based in Masaka, Uganda.
REPORTING LINES AND FLOW OF INFORMATION
The Uganda Country Director will report directly to the COF Proiect Operations Manager (based in Australia) and other stakeholders as directed.
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.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Extremely organized and eftective time management
• Knowledge & understanding of the Cotton On Foundation MissionNision
• Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with all departments and management levels across Uganda and Australia
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Curiosity
• Drive for Results
• Commercial Acumen
• Mastery & improvement
• Develop People
• Judgement
• Fluency in English and local language
• 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
• Ability to react to varying time lines and meet set deadlines
• Open personality and acceptance of all races and cultures is a must
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining Accuracy 

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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