uganda: executive director
Eastern African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI), is a women's organisation established to facilitate follow-up of the implementation of the Global and African Platforms for Action for the advancement of women within the Eastern African Sub-region. EASSI is looking to fill the vacant position of executive director. It focuses on the enhancement of gender equity and social justice through networking, research, capacity building and advocacy for women.
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Eastern African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI)
Our client, Eastern African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI), is a women’s organisation established to facilitate follow-up of the implementation of the Global and African Platforms for Action for the advancement of women within the Eastern African Sub-region. EASSI is looking to fill the following vacant position. It focuses on the enhancement of gender equity and social justice through networking, research, capacity building and advocacy for women.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position:
Executive Director
The Executive Director will report to the Chairperson, Board of Directors and provide a feminist conceptual leadership to the organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Promote the Organisation regionally
§ Programme development, implementation and monitoring
§ Building effective networks with all EASSI stakeholders at national, regional and international levels
§ Development and management of human resources
§ Provide intellectual support to programme managers and other staff members
§ Resource mobilisation
§ Secretary to the Board of Directors
§ Ensuring effective and timely implementation of Board Decisions
Person Specifications:
Qualifications: A Masters or higher Degree in a relevant field such as gender and development, organisational management, economics, social sector planning and management, law, human rights. Experience in international networking and advocacy work. Proficiency in the use of ICT and Microsoft office package.
Experience: Minimum 5 years experience at senior level.
Type of Appointment: Four year renewable Contract
Location: Kampala, Uganda.
Additional Skills relevant to the post:
In addition to the qualifications and experience for the above post, the following qualities would be considered beneficial:
ü An understanding of African Feminism and commitment to promotion of women
ü Gender analysis skills
ü High degree of maturity and integrity
ü Excellent command of spoken and written English.
ü Ability to communicate clearly.
ü Result & Team Oriented.
ü Ability to work under tight deadlines
ü Good interpersonal skills
ü Participatory Management
ü Ability to put ideas and opinions clearly and comprehensively in writing
ü Good change management skills
Salary: An attractive remuneration package competitive with the best local market conditions.
Note:
· Only Short listed Candidates will be contacted.
· Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
· Closing date for all applications is: 9th October 2003 by 5.00 pm.
· A detailed CV including an application letter and certificates should be submitted to the address below.
· 3 References are required. Independent reference checks will be carried out.
Associate Director – Executive Recruitment
Suite 237, Nile Conference Centre
P O Box 5197, Kampala
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 343 798
E-mail: [email protected]
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