Vacancy title:
Executive Director

Jobs at:
Christian Counseling Fellowship ( CCF )

Deadline of this Job:
5.00pm on 5th August 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Christian Counselling Fellowship ( CCF ) began as a community-based organization (CBO) in 2002 with the bold vision of supporting child mothers returning from LRA captivity. Since its inception, the organization has broadened its vision and evolved from a CBO focused on offering psychological and spiritual counselling, to a multi-focused organization with a clear mission to respond to the plight of child mothers, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and other vulnerable members of the community.

Today, together with its collaborating partners in the District and donors locally and abroad, the organization is well known for its commitment towards the rights to education and promotion and protection of vulnerable children as well as a champion of alternative education tor child mothers. CCF Operates Educational institutions, Guest Houses and Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Pader & Nwoya. A vacancy exists for an Executive Director who will oversee its operations in Pader & Nwoya.

Post: Executive Director
Reports to: Board Chairman

Role definition: Develop and oversee the strategic direction of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate implementation of Organizations vision, mission, core values and principles that are in line with the Organization's objectives.
• Link and adapt the Organizational operating environment to the business plan in order to achieve its goals.
• Provide policy direction in establishing and implementing sound publicity strategy that creates visibility of the organization in line with the approved strategic plan
•  Establish and maintain effective formal and informal links with major customers, relevant government departments, agencies, local authorities, key decision makers and other stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing advice and necessary information to Board members on business issues.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of the Organization in accordance with the contractual, legal and regulatory obligations.
• Supervise the implementation of the strategic plan
• Direct the development and implementation of the performance management system in the Organization
• Act as an accounting officer for the Organization as per the Organization policy and procedures.
• Represent the Organization in negotiations with partners, suppliers, government departments and other key contacts to secure the most effective contract terms for the Organization
• Ensure a robust talent and performance management System is operational.

KEY OUTPUTS.

• Defined business strategy for the Organization.
• Right Skills/talent in place.
• Organizational Growth
• A defined organizational culture
• Strategic Networks & Alliances
• A strong leadership brand.

COMPETENCIES REOUIRED

• Business Savvy
• Selling vision
• Financial acumen
• Executive disposition
• Operational decision making
• Compelling communication
• Driving execution
• Cultivating networks
• Building organizational talent
• Emotional Intelligence
• Leading teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:

• Management & Leadership University Qualification at Master‘s Degree level
• 5-10 years Management and Leadership experience
• Experience with NGO/CBOs

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their applications with a detailed resume, copies of their academic transcripts/ academic testimonials, and contact details of three referees by 5.00pm on 5th August 2018 by email to hcccmothers@gmail.com  or physically to the office. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within three weeks after the closing date of this advert, then consider yourself unsuccessful.