Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall, the ED is an experienced results-oriented strategic leader who is able to initiate and deepen external and internal relationships, as well as craft and deliver a compelling strategy and business plans that transforms the financial sector in Uganda. The ED will have global expertise as well as the ability to tap into international best practice to ensure that FSDU’s strategy is advancing the financial sector in step with neighboring countries and other leaders in financial inclusion and in line with the aspirations of key stakeholders. The ED will also have experience in the financial inclusion space, which underlies much of the leap forward in financial inclusion in recent years.

Qualifications and Education
• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (Business Administration, Economics, International Development, Public Policy, Information Technology)
• Professional experience, with at least 5 years in an organizational leadership or executive role with P&L responsibility
• Experience working credibly with a board of directors
• In-depth understanding of the financial sector, especially digital financial services, some exposure to payment systems, and emerging technology trends in the sector
• Significant experience in fundraising and managing multiple donor relations
• Experience facilitating change at policy or systems level, including excellent coalition building skills with ability to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Proven record of implementing projects and managing teams to successful outcomes
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management within a not-for-profit context
• Understanding of M4P approach to financial inclusion and government relations experience
• Experience in both non-profit and for-profit sectors, a strong plus, with some experience in the international development context
• Experience working in Africa is a strong plus

Personal Characteristics
• A lateral thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Financially savvy and political astuteness with the ability to set clear priorities and delegate
• Keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making
• Strong commitment to the professional development of staff
• Successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team
• Strategic communications skills
• Fluency in English, both written and oral, required

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link http://fsduganda.or.ug/fsdug/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FSD-Uganda-Executive-Director-Role-Profile-24.01.2022.pdf 

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