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JD for Executive Director March 2023
Job Title: | Executive Director | Prepared: August 2020 | ||
Directorate: | Executive Director’s Office | Job Family: | CEO | |
Reports to: | Board of Directors | Grade: | NAWOU – ED – O1 | |
Location: | National Association of Women’s Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU) | |||
Direct Reports: | Finance and Administration Manager; Programmes Manager. | |||
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The Executive Director (ED) provides vision, leadership, management and effective high-level national and international representation for National Association of Women Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU).The ED is accountable for overseeing the development and implementation of the NAWOU Strategic Plan. The ED role requires great understanding of Economic, social, cultural and political empowerment context of Uganda, East Africa and Africa The ED will work closely with the NAWOU Board and manage highly effective team and work in collaboration with other parts of the women movement in Uganda. The ED is an advisor and provides technical support to the Board of Directors (BoD) as well as implementation of the decisions of the BoD on development of the organisation’s strategic plans, business plans and master budget in collaboration with the Senior Management Team |
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Represent NAWOU in a variety of forums and maintain external relationships within a diverse range of stakeholders in the sector including national government, key national, regional and international NGOs, donors, academic, social movements, the media and other relevant institutions in Uganda, in the region and globally. |
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Work with the Board to develop and implement effective governance; carry out duties in accordance with the authorities delegated under NAWOU’s constitutional documents and lead the development of appropriate policies, procedure, structures & systems: |
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Provide thought leadership to the NAWOU team and stakeholders, supporting the development of innovative strategies for enhancing the contribution of the organization towards a society where women are self-reliant and free from injustice. |
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Ensure the financial viability and sustainability of NAWOU through effective resource mobilisation and management; ensuring that risks are identified and adequately managed: |
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5. Lead in the development of NAWOU’s Communications and Advocacy strategy; ensuring that the strategy and implementation plan will result in key stakeholders being influenced effectively |
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Take the lead in developing and building an NAWOU team that is fully engaged and committed to delivering the overall objectives of NAWOU; drive the development and execution of the overall human resource strategy and systems: |
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Working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration Manager ensure financial management compliance with national financial regulations, as well as NAWOU’s own financial and administrative policies and procedures. |
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Build and manage relationships and partnerships with key actors; ensure the development and implementation of influencing strategies and interventions that drive change, uptake of NAWOU’ programme activities, and achievement of NAWOU’s strategic goals: |
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Core competencies: These are skills, behaviour and work-related attributes which are considered essential for all staff regardless of their function or level
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Achievement: Wants to do a good job and does not give up | Is positive and enthusiastic about the job. Does not give up at the first obstacle, seeks to understand reasons for obstacles and find ways to overcome | |
Team working: Works Co-operatively | Willingly co-operates. Is not afraid to seek advice from others. Puts in extra effort when needed to help others. Demonstrates ability to listen to, receive and understand instructions, give feedback, clarify information where necessary | |
Flexibility: Accepts need for flexibility | Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s points of view. Demonstrates willingness to change. Ability to adjust to any changes in schedule at short notice, working unusual hours | |
Customer Service: Delivers a Service | Acts promptly to ensure customer problems are resolved. Makes him/herself available to the customer. Interacts well with all customers. Understands that each customer is different. | |
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Accepted by: (Employee) Witnessed by: (Supervisor)
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