Stromme
Foundation is a rights-based development NGO that works towards a
vision of a world free from poverty. Our most important interventions in
the fight against poverty are education, economic inclusion / job
creation and a strong civil society. This gives hundreds of thousands of
people the opportunity to climb out of poverty, every year.
We are a decentralised organisation. With offices in West Africa,
East Africa and Asia consisting only of local employees, we work through
local partners in 11 countries. We implement our programmes through
local partner organisations.
Our Organisational Headquarters is in Kristiansand, Norway, and has a
coordinating, capacity building and fundraising role. Around 35 staff
work in Kristiansand, and a total of 150 staff work for Stromme
Foundation worldwide.
Stromme Foundation is a non-profit, value-based organization, and we
want to create a culture where we both live and are motivated by our
core values of dignity, justice, and solidarity.
Work tasks
We
are currently looking for a SF Country Director in Uganda. The Country
Director have the overall responsibility for the development,
coordination, and implementation of country programs in line with
Stromme Foundations Strategic Plan. SF Uganda is also responsible for
our program in Masai Mara, Kenya. The Country Director will be Stromme
Foundations resident representative in Uganda. As a leader in this role,
you must see opportunities and build strong partnerships with external
stakeholders, think strategically and work purposefully, while at the
same time being able to inspire and motivate your country team.
Leadership in SF should be values- and trust-based. You must have the
ability to create a committed country team, built trust and a sense of
common purpose, foster transparency, and information sharing, and
empower those closest to the issue at hand to make decisions on their
own.
• Lead the development and implementation of the organizations strategies and programs in a professional manner.
• Be responsible for the management of the resources allocated to
the Uganda country office, and ensure that decisions conform to Stromme
Foundations policies and procedures
• Lead the operational work towards the goals for the country office and the organisation
• Responsible for the overall compliance with countrys legal and tax requirements
• Be a visible and committed ambassador for Stromme Foundation, and
represent Stromme Foundation at national events, including interaction
with media
• Cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships (government,
private sector, donors, and others) and represent the Foundations views
and interests in the country
• Be a leader who practice a trust-based leadership and motivates the country team
• Be a part of Stromme Foundations global leadership team
Qualifications
• Relevant masters degree or equivalent higher education
• At least 7 years of experience from development work, and preferably experience from international NGOs
• Good leadership skills
• Management experience
• Understanding of Stromme Foundations development aid approach
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English
Personal qualities
• You are motivated by our mission to fight poverty
• You are a good relationship builder, who promotes collaboration across the organization
• You are independent and able to work purposefully and structured in an occasionally hectic working day
• You are analytical and strategic thinker.
• You are culturally sensitive with experience working in a
multicultural environment and willing to build one organization across
borders and different offices.
The Country Director will report to the Secretary General and will manage the country team.
Stromme Foundation strives to provide a safe and inclusive workplace
and collaborative working environment, where staff are treated with
dignity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in
line with the local market. In the spirit of the work we do, we do not
aspire to be the salary driver in countries of our operations. We thus
do not offer salaries in the top end of the labour market. We also
provide learning and development opportunities.
• The Country Director must be a Ugandan national.
• The tenure of the position is 4 years with possibility of renewal.
• The SF country office is located in Kampala. SF has a field office in Moyo.
• We encourage anyone who is eligible to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Scope of employment
Form of employment : Permanent employment
Scope : Full-time
The tenure of the position is 4 years with possibility of renewal.
Application
Last application date: 8/6/2023
Reference number : 2023 5
Employment
Number of positions advertised : 1