Job Role: To provide overall strategic leadership to METGE as an NGO. To work closely with the Chair and the Board of Directors to ensure that the organisation’s Mission, the Board’s strategic direction and deliverables are being implemented successfully. The successful candidate will be passionate about the environment and making a difference to the wellbeing of rural communities.

Reporting to: the Chair of the Board of Directors

Location: Mbale, Uganda, East Africa

Job specification

  • Provide inspirational leadership for METGE staff to drive results against agreed performance targets

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  • Provide support to the Board in the delivery of the programme in maintaining financial oversight, performance of the programme and compliance with Ugandan laws

  • Build capability and capacity of the organisation to ensure that as funds become available it can match increasing targets

  • Take responsibility for the annual organisational planning and budgeting process timescales

  • Maintain performance against an annual budget and targets set by the Board

  • Develop and ensure that METGE policies are followed and maintain staff performance at all levels

  • Work with the Programme Manager to ensure that the annual programme performance targets and budgeting are in place at the beginning of the financial year

  • Always promote the organisation positively through your own behaviour and protect its reputation for integrity

  • Report to the Board of Directors at regular intervals and compile both financial and performance reports, including reports to funders and donors

  • Host and attend, on METGE’s behalf, high level strategic visits and meetings and relevant international conferences to form partnerships that will enhance the organisation’s advancement and reputation

  • Initiating, supporting, and facilitating the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy

  • Establish and nurture beneficial relationships with funders, key stakeholders and other climate change and tree planting programmes

  • Identify funding gaps within the programme, advise on and support development plans that require resources to present to the Board

  • Establish and/or maintain strong expertise in tree planting/agroforestry programmes and stay up to date with relevant developments in the sector including through participating in local, national and international networks

  • Ensure that mainstreaming of Safeguarding and Gender Equality of Social Inclusion is delivered

  • Develop and oversee METGE’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems

Person specification

  1. First degree and/or a master’s degree in forestry, agriculture, or environmental studies

  2. An MBA or substantial high-level experience or a professional qualification in a business-related discipline

  3. A strong background in leadership in achieving tasks, building and maintaining a team, and developing and motivating individuals

  4. Three years minimum experience in implementing donor projects and requirements

  5. Substantial proven senior management experience in a reputable international organisation (preferably an NGO) including reporting to the Board of Directors or Senior Management Team

  6. The ability to manage organisational change at pace, ensuring staff are consulted, involved, and motivated

  7. Established successful project and financial management skills and experience

  8. Proven interpersonal, networking and people management skills in relation to key stakeholders to create consensus and effective decision making

  9. Experience of developing and implementing programme monitoring and evaluation [M&E] systems

  10. Strong demonstration of analytical, strategic thinking, and advocacy skills

  11. Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.

  12. A good working knowledge and familiarity with IT including MS Office

  13. Experience of working closely with marketing and communications staff to oversee planning and the strategic use of media

  14. A current vehicle driving permit

Salary

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate

Equality and Diversity

METGE is committed to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)  supporting the principle that everybody should have the same opportunities for employment, development and progression  based on their ability, competence and suitability for the job.

This means that no applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, religion, family or domestic responsibilities.

Application:

  1. Letter of application stating why you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to make a success of this job opportunity (max. 600 words)

  2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

  3. Communication details of three (3) referees, one must be your current or most recent employer

Closing date: 26 April 2021

Send your application to jobs@metge.ug   putting Executive Director in the subject line

Note: Copies of degree and other certificates are not required at this stage.

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