Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
This position will serve as Heifer’s chief brand ambassador in the country. The Country Director - Uganda will represent Heifer in strategic forums to ensure Heifer carries strong brand recognition within the country. As a brand ambassador, this position will drive impactful strategic brand communication cantered on effective strategies that will increase Heifer's profile and visibility.

Responsibilities & Deliverables
• Brand ambassador (20%)**
• Facilitate the increased visibility of Heifer amidst the larger public including government officials, corporations, institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other development agencies in the country.
• Represent Heifer International before all persons and organizations at the country level, government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector, donors, and partners.
• Educate others about Heifer’s brand and positively promote the brand at all times.
• Thoroughly understand Heifer’s value proposition and tailor messages for individual audiences
• Demonstrate an aptitude for creativity and innovation.
• Position Heifer as one of the thought leaders on thematic issues (i.e. livestock, agriculture, livelihoods, women, and youth).
• business development and strategy (60%)
• Lead the process of strategic visioning for Heifer International at the country level under the Africa Regional priorities.
• Form strategic partnerships that embrace the triple bottom line (social, environmental, and financial).
• Strengthen strategic alliances and partnerships (Public & Private) with all program stakeholders’ donors, and supporters.
• In collaboration with the New Business Development Teams, ensure the development and implementation of new business strategies with full landscape analysis.
• Keep abreast of funder priorities in the region.
• Establish solid knowledge of the government’s and donor’s development strategies for the country.
• Contribute to the proposal process to ensure adequate information is provided to build winning proposals.
• In partnership with signature program leaders work to identify and deploy capital investments across the signature programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships among partner organizations and expand strategic networks and partnerships at local, country, and international level.
• Operational excellence and leadership (15%
• Remain knowledgeable of and commission market-based demand driven value chain studies to build out signature programs within the country.
• Maintain, cultivate, and grow a strong signature program portfolio.
• Work with signature program leaders to ensure quality delivery of Heifer’s model.
• Systematically identify viable value chain opportunities
• Fosters a sense of connection and belonging.
• Shows openness to new ideas and fosters organizational learning.
• Maintain country level requirements for Heifer’s legal operation.
• Provide sound operational and fiscal management.

Minimum Requirements
• Master’s Degree from a recognized university or equivalent in Social Sciences or Business Administration, plus 10 - 15 years of relevant experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Fluent in English and local language/s, both spoken and written.
• Preferred Requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of major funders such as USAID, DFID, IFAD, AFDB, FAO, etc. b. Proven professional experience & results in agribusiness/community development.
• Most Critical Proficiencies
• Proven knowledge of new business development strategies.
• Inspires and motivates others to take action.
• Aligns resources to accomplish key objectives and assigns clear accountability for important objectives. Achieves meaningful accomplishments.
• Ability to support differences of opinion, and help individuals resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
• Proven experience in development actions under the following or related themes: Food Security and Nutrition, Environment, Women and Youth Empowerment
• Knowledge of NGO regulatory environment in country of employment
• Knowledge of and skill in managing institutional and project budgets.
• Existing relationships with potential partners in Agri-business in country.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with and experience in responding to requests for applications/proposals (RFA/RFP), call for proposals, indefinite quantity contracts and task orders.
• Excellent networking and negotiation skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• Skills with Microsoft Office package, internet browser, and other appropriate technology.
• Good understanding of and sensitivity to poverty, social and ethnic issues.
• Understand the importance of traditional customs to various ethnic issue.
• An excellent team player with the ability to work with diverse cultural groups.
• Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands
• Unify a group of individuals behind a commonly shared vision.
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision.
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues and the public.
• Constant sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional bending and lifting; may work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds (14 kilograms) floor to waist.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and internationally.
• Ability to meet and deal with others in a courteous and tactful manner.
• Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/job/ojL3jfwa 

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