Why we are different…
Talent. Faith. Thrive.
When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.
A successful candidate will have the following:
FH is seeking an experienced Country Director to lead our Uganda office. The qualified CD will have at least 15 years of experience in relief and development or a relevant industry, with at least 5 years of experience as a senior-level manager overseeing complex, multi-sector relief and development programs, and experience in managing intercultural teams. Additionally, the top candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to international relief and development or relevant industry.
● A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.
● Experience in Uganda or Africa region is highly preferred.
● Prior experience in a complex, matrixed organization, with the ability to scale processes in a global, professional service organization.
● Strategic and Operational Leadership.
● Programmatic proficiency.
● Relational skills.
● Manage change well.
● Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in Uganda and internationally to fragile contexts and/or locations.
What you’ll do…
As the CD, you will:
● Leadership, Vision, and Staff Development.
● Strategy Realization.
● Programmatic and Administrative Excellence.
● Representation and Partnerships.
● Safeguarding and Risk Management.
What you’ll get…
Along with competitive pay, FH offers insurance – Health, Disability, Life; pension; vacation and sick leave; and company paid holidays.
WOW us!
If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for Food for the Hungry?
- Based on what we are looking for, how will you meet the expectations for the role?
Safeguarding Policy
FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
More Information
- Job City Uganda
