When you join FH Association
you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way FH Association is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe
we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH Association continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH Association serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people
helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources
capacity
and resilience. FH Association turns Adversity into Impact. FH Association has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization. A successful candidate will have the following: FH Association is seeking an experienced Program Director who possesses a blend of technical expertise
leadership skills
and a strategic mindset and be able to support the Country Director in providing strategic leadership and management of all FH Uganda programs/projects’ activities as well as increasing funding portfolio through proposal development
networking
fund raising and managing donor relation. In close collaboration with the Country Director
the PD will lead the programs teams in aligning the FH Uganda programs in line with the new Program model and re-imagination building blocks while also ensuring program quality across the country Program. Experience The Program Director should have a minimum of at least 10 years of experience in managing and implementing programs in the development sector
5 of which should be in senior management position within an NGO set up. Proven experience with USG / USAID/DFID/UN/Corporations and general donor relationships • Proven strategic planning and program and project management experience in a humanitarian/development environment. Proven budget management experience coupled with experience in implementing and working in accordance with corporate structures
policies and practices. Extensive knowledge of project design and implementation
Experience in proposal-writing
budgeting and financial management. Demonstrated experience with participatory approaches to development
including capacity building of local institutions Knowledge and experience working with other cultures and sensitive to the cross-cultural issues Education/Certifications A Master’s Degree in Development studies
Business Administration (MBA)
Public Administration (MPA) or related field and Project Management Certification (PMP): Job Level Specifications Ability to represent the organization in high-level meetings with donors
local Church
central and local government and technical forums Strong people-management and leadership skills Honesty and Transparency: Operates with the highest levels of honesty
transparency
and integrity in all actions and decisions. Ethical Leadership: Demonstrates fairness and ethical behaviour in all dealings with stakeholders
ensuring that the program adheres to legal
regulatory
and FH standards. Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
risk management skills as well as decision- making skills Have a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ Strong aptitude for organizational change
participatory and servant leadership
innovation
learning
team building Willingness to live and work in a stressful environment with security challenges. Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy
Strong presentation
speaking and writing skills Effective Inter- and –Intra personal communication Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities What you’ll do… As Program Director (PD)
your overall responsibilities will be ; Strategy Development and Program Design (30%) Provide Leadership on Program Innovation
Knowledge Creation
and Learning (30%) Representation and External Relations (10%) Staff and financial management (30%) What you’ll get… Along with competitive pay
FH offers a good medical insurance package for staff and dependents
a provident fund
GPA
vacation and sick leave
and company paid public holidays. WOW us! If you’ve got the experience we are looking for - and want to join our mission - apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter
answer the following questions: Why do you want to work for FH Association? Based on what we are looking for
how will you meet the expectations for the role? Safeguarding Policy FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards
protect organizational integrity and reputation
and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods
in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.