Deputy Executive Director - Integrated Community Based Initiatives

Job title Deputy Executive Director

Location: Kampala, Kampala
Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI)

Job Details
Organisation: Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI),
Reports to : Executive Director
Location:  Kampala,Uganda

Job Summary: ICOBI wishes to a Deputy Executive Director who will spearhead the mobilization of resources portfolio for its Strategic plan and Implementation of existing programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Deputize the Executive Director in the day-to-day management, coordination and implementation of the organization’s programs and projects
Initiate programs that address organization needs for incorporation in the ICOBI strategic plan and ensure to operationalize its strategies.
Take a coordination role in the mobilization of resources for the organization through proposal writing and fundraising drives from potential donors
Scrutinize work plans and budgets developed by project officers and other sub-grantee partners, advising them appropriately
Develop and monitor operational budgets, ensuring smooth and timely flow of resources to the beneficiaries and field activities.
Provide technical guidance to ICOBI staff ensuring that quality reports and accountabilities are prepared and submitted in time.
Effectively represent the Executive Director at workshops and conferences and participate in national and international level meetings.
Develop and maintain networks with donors, partners’ agencies, government ministries and districts for resource sharing.
Hold regular projects review meetings with staff to evaluate activities’ progress and provide feedback on performance
Coordinate the preparation of papers for publication and dissemination in consultation with the Executive Director.
Monitor progress of projects’ deliverables and take a lead role in the preparation of programmatic reports.
Carry-out any other duty as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
A Bachelors degree of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB.chB) from a reputable University.
A Masters Degree in any of the relevant field to the organization business: Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Development Studies, Health Services Management, Business Administration or any other related course.
Demonstrated experience of managing a reputable organization at senior management level preferably in an NGO setting.
Evidence of strong program coordination and concrete understanding of HIV/AIDS issues in Uganda and globally.
Strong conceptual, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
A team player and ready to work for long hours.
An attractive package awaits the successful applicant.
How to apply:
All Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following:- Detailed CV, Copies of Certificates and testimonials, Day time telephone contact, Address and names of three professional referees to the:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
 Integrated Community Based Initiatives (ICOBI),
 Plot 37 Lumumba Avenue,
 Nakasero, P.O. Box 16331,
 Kampala

Deadline:  Friday, 17th May, 2013 at 5.00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by May 24th, 2013 you should consider your application as unsuccessful.