Vacancy – Executive Director (ED) at the Federation of Fisheries Organizations Uganda

The Federation of Fisheries Organizations Uganda, FFOU is looking for a new head of its management team, the Executive Director. The ED of the Federation is tasked for leading FFOU in a manner that supports and guides the Federation’s mission as advised by the Board of Directors.The ED Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Actual Job Responsibilities
1. Report to and work closely with the President to seek Board of Director’s involvement in policy
decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Federation.
2. Supervise, collaborate with Federation staff.
3. Strategic planning and implementation.
4. Planning and operation of annual budget.
5. Serve as FFOU’s primary spokesperson to the Federation’s constituents, the media and the
general public.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to
strategically enhance FFOU’s Mission.
7. Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
8. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
9. Oversee Board and committee meetings.
10. Establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the
day-to-day operation of the Federation.
11. Review and approve contracts for services.
12. Other duties as assigned by FFOU President on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Qualities
The candidate should have a demonstrated track record in successfully managing collaborative projects that engage multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of results-based management and high level of expertise in grant management is necessary. Work experience from multilateral Organisations and institutions such as UN agencies is also relevant.The candidate must be comfortable with working in a multi-cultural environment and being a team player.

Qualifications and competences:

You can download the full job description by clicking the link – Executive Director

Application deadline 20th May 2022

Send your application and resume to: president@ffou.org