VSO Country Representative - Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania
Type of role
Location Uganda
Salary UGX 234,562,149 p.a
Contract type Fixed Term
Contract length 3 (Three) years
Full Time 35 hours per week
Interview date February
Start date 1st March 2021 or earlier
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VSO
is the world’s leading international development charity that works
through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride
ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by
sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create
long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key
stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local
organisations to national governments. Our programmes focus on health,
education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience,
peacebuilding, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re
not about delivering quick fixes, but instead, we focus on
long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of
generations to come.
Role overview
The Country
Representative will lead on all fundraising activities to grow VSO’s
ability to deliver impact and influence in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania.
S/he will provide business pursuit leadership and secure funding and
strategic partnerships to deliver VSO’s global products in-country and
across the region, delivering £5-10 million in secured funding per year.
As an expert in your field, you will be responsible for optimising
income generation and business development from a range of institutional
donors such as the FCDO, EU, UN, USAID, GAC and others in support of
VSO’s programmes.
The role will be based in Uganda, with oversight for fundraising activities in Rwanda and Tanzania.
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A result-driven individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and a successful track record of leadership at a senior level. The ideal candidate will bring the experience of securing major funding or grants (£5m+), building collaborative and effective strategic partnerships with donors and others across the sector. A resilient leader who shares our values:
Collaboration
• Empower poor and marginalised people to take charge of their own development
• Share skills and knowledge to create long-lasting, sustainable change
• Build collaborative partnerships that promote innovation, growth and impact
Knowledge
• Lead volunteering for development, setting the standard for ourselves and others
• Use evidence and insight to guide our actions
• Recruit the right people and work where we have the greatest impact
Inclusion
• Stand beside and advocate for those who have been denied choice and opportunity
• Promote diversity and equality throughout our work
• Encourage different, inquisitive perspectives
Integrity
• Commit to safeguarding and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm
• Treat others with respect, as equals
• Be open, transparent and accountable in everything we do
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VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
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VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).
Application Closing Date 20 Jan 2021
