We are very excited to advertise the following volunteer opportunity with United Way Worldwide (formerly United Way International) in Uganda.
For the weekend traveler side of you, Uganda is home to the highest mountain range in Africa (the Mountains of the Moon in the Rwenzori National Park) and it has the highest concentration of primates on earth, including mountain gorillas (at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park). Many Encore! volunteers opt to add another few weeks to their tour to do some sightseeing, and Uganda certainly merits it (check out some pictures at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwenzori_Mountains).
Whoever does get selected for this assignment will have all their expenses paid, and they will have the opportunity to be abroad for 12-18 months. Certainly the living conditions will be much better than what we had when serving as a PCV, but the sense of purpose, and of being part of something exciting, will be the same.....
VOLUNTEER INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION: Serve as interim executive director to increase United Way Uganda’s capacity by working in partnership with the board to identify the vision/mission/values as well as create an enterprise development plan that leverages and expands relationships with donors to enhance UW Uganda’s impact. The volunteer will work in the UW Uganda office is in Kampala.
RESPONSIBILITIES will include, but are not limited to:
• Work with UWW staff to train board and local volunteers, and to insure compliance with membership standards and movement toward achieving UWW global standards.
• Recruit staff team, including an executive director.
• Develop a community impact framework based on UWW models and local context.
• Expand and develop new relationships with local donors
• Help UW Uganda build local and regional partnerships for resource mobilization and community impact projects.
• Develop a brand strategy for Uganda.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience living in Africa preferred; ability to communicate in English required.
• Commitment to working with community members to improve the non-profit sector in Uganda
• Extensive experience in Governance and Strategic Planning
• Extensive experience in Donor Management/Cultivation
• Extensive experience in Program Development/Management
• Experience with United Way recommended
TIMEFRAME: This is a 12 to 18month position, starting as soon as possible.
COSTS: United Way Worldwide will cover the cost of airfare, and provide a monthly stipend for room and board and evacuation insurance. The selected volunteer will need to cover the expenses related to health insurance, passport, visa, vaccinations and all other personal expenses.
