The Country Manager will be responsible for further developing Saferworld’s Uganda country strategy and programme, overseeing the implementation of current and future activities and developing and managing relationships with local partners and with international and national actors in country.
The post-holder will also be responsible for overall team leadership and management, security, managing and monitoring programme delivery against objectives, managing and monitoring programme expenditure, fundraising and advocacy, and networking with, and reporting to donors.
The post-holder will ensure all regulatory requirements for operation of the Uganda office are in place, and all Saferworld compliance elements are understood and applied across the board. Finally, the post holder will contribute to organisation-wide processes and discussions to advance Saferworld’s thematic priorities, methodological approaches and organisational development.

Main Job Responsibility:
Lead the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s activities in Uganda. Develop and establish new areas of engagement, ensuring that a strong strategic direction is maintained. Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Uganda
Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of country programme staff
• Ensure effective management of programme finances
• Fundraising and maintaining donor relations
General Organisation and institutional management

Knowledge, qualifications and experience
Desirable: Master’s degree in conflict or security studies, peacebuilding, gender studies or similar disciplines. Excellent understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention issues in Uganda, including conflict dynamics and actors, key political, social and economic issues, and peacebuilding/conflict prevention measures, including the role of various regional and international actors. Substantial senior management level experience, managing multi-thematic programmes in development and/or peacebuilding/conflict prevention organizations, and in a conflict-affected and logistically challenging environment. Proven ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels. Experience of remote line management is essential. Proven ability to undertake and lead strategic planning, programme development, and evaluation. Experience of managing and implementing community programming Experience of working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organizations and networks.
Experience of donor liaison and fundraising (including reporting to donors) Experience of managing safety and security needs in a challenging and unstable security environment. Experience of financial management of major international donor governments and agencies, including overseeing financial procedures, budget management, and donor reporting.