Vacancies

Job Opportunities

1. Executive Director

2. Programme Manager

Background

Mt Elgon Tree Growing Enterprise Ltd (METGE) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation currently delivering the Tree Planting Programme - funded by Welsh Government (UK) and Size of Wales charity in the Mt Elgon region.

METGE specialises in supporting small-holder farmers to access and plant trees in their farming plots as well as supporting them to integrate other activities like bee-keeping.

1. Executive Director

Job Role: To provide overall strategic leadership to the Mount Elgon Tree Planting Enterprise Ltd (METGE). To work closely with the Chair of the Board of Directors and Board to ensure that the organisation’s Mission, the Board’s strategic direction and deliverables are being implemented successfully.

Reporting to: the Chair of the Board of Directors

Location: Mbale, Uganda, East Africa

Job specification

Provide inspirational leadership for METGE staff to drive results against agreed performance targets
Provide support to the Board in the delivery of the programme in maintaining financial oversight, performance of the programme and compliance with Uganda laws
Build capability and capacity of the organisation to ensure that as funds become available it can match increasing targets
Take responsibility for the annual organisational planning and budgeting process
Maintain performance against an annual budget and targets set by the Board
Develop and ensure that METGE policies are followed and maintain staff performance at all levels
Work with the Programme Manager to ensure that the annual programme performance targets and budgeting is in place at the beginning of the financial year
Always promote the organisation positively through your own behaviour and protect its reputation with integrity
Report to the Board of Directors at regular intervals and compile both financial and performance reports, including reports to funders and donors

Host and attend, on METGE’s behalf, high level strategic visits and meetings and relevant international conferences to form partnerships that will enhance the organisation’s advancement and reputation
Initiating, supporting and facilitating the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy
Establishing and nurturing beneficial relationships with funders, key stakeholders and other climate change and tree planting programmes

Identify funding gaps within the programme, advise on and support development plans that required resources to present to the Board
Establish and/or maintain strong expertise in tree planting/agroforestry programmes and stay up to date with relevant developments in the sector including through participating in local, national and international networks
Develop and oversee METGE’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems

Person specification

First degree and/or a master’s degree in forestry, agriculture or environmental studies
An MBA to be able to take a holistic view of the organisation’s functional areas
Proven substantial senior management experience in reputable international organisation and in working with and reporting to Board level Directors
Proven interpersonal, networking, influencing and people management skills in relation to key stakeholders
Five years minimum experience in implementing donor projects and requirements
Proven report writing, team and project management experience and skills
Strong demonstrated facilitation, analytical, strategic thinking, advocacy and financial management skills
Experience in working within matrix management and reporting environment
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
A good working knowledge and familiarity with IT including MS Office
Experience of developing and implementing programme monitoring and evaluation systems
Experience of using the media and social media to raise awareness of programmes and issues would be beneficial
A current vehicle driving permit

Salary

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate

Equality and Diversity

METGE is committed to supporting the principle that everybody should have the same opportunities for employment, development and progression and is based on their ability, competence and suitability for the job.

This means that no applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, religion, family or domestic responsibilities.

Application:

Letter of application stating why you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this job opportunity (400-600 words)
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Communication details of three (3) referees, one must be your current of most recent employer

Closing date: 20 December 2019

Send your application to

Please quote ED61219 in subject line

Copies of degree and other certificates are not required at this stage.

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2. Programme Manager

Job role: To manage the operational delivery of METGE’s tree planting programme including working with delivery partners to ensure annual performance targets are met, delivered within budget and managing the expansion of the programme. The Programme Manager will manage several interrelated projects that support the mission of the Mount Elgon Tree Planting Enterprise Ltd (METGE)

Reporting to: the Executive Director