Job title: Operations Manager
The Cotton On Foundation was born with a simple mandate - whatever the project or cause, wherever possible get involved, and not only just to provide funding. We get our hands dirty and use best practice from the business world to apply to our projects. This gives us a unique way of delivering a faster outcome. The Cotton On Foundation is about empowering youth. Our focus in Southern Uganda is based on 4 pillars; Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. A large contribution of funds aspires to achieve the end goal of a sustainable future for the 6,500 villagers. Outreach programs have begun with aid benefiting in excess of 60,000 people.
Job title: Operations Manager
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: September 12, 2013 - 5pm
Job Summary:
The position of Uganda Operation Manager focuses primarily on development and operations. This will be done in partnership with the Ugandan staff and management,. The Ugandan Operations Manager will be responsible for executing and implementing the Village Master Plan supporting Education, Healthcare Infrastructure and Sustainability.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a relevant university degree, in related area such as project management and/or experience with NGO's
• A good understanding of sustainable production and living
• Strong experience in strategic development
• Excellent communication skills/Interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise with departments and management levels across Uganda and Australia
• Ability to react to varying time lines and meeting set deadlines
• Ability to build relationships/partnerships with strong negotiation skills
You will be in contact with key projects that are inhibited by intense poverty. You will be required to live and travel to outreach villages to work and interact with people of different cultures. You will be based in Mannya Village, Uganda.
As part of the Cotton On Foundation, we are committed to creating successful career paths in a supportive and nurturing environment. We are very engaged with our community locally and globally and through the Cotton On Foundation offer our employees a chance to get involved and support a number of causes. We are passionate about our business and our people and are looking for great people to join our team.
Contact/How to apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should visit the webslin below to express interest in the vacancy http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_247_Uganda+Operations+Manager.html?
