We are seeking a highly trained and qualified professional to join our Uganda team as a Deputy Country Manager based in Mbale Uganda, requiring immediate relocation. The Deputy is responsible for providing critical support to the Country Manager, including assistance with managing and overseeing the local staff and contractors’ field work, ensuring strict compliance with iA’s community-based sustainability model and the technical requirements of our community-owned solar water pumping systems and solar electrification projects. The Deputy shall ensure that the iA team and contractors complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports, properly and promptly, as is required by iA.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-year experience managing teams and supporting communities in a field-based position.
- The applicant must hold a Degree/diploma in community development, international development, or similar field
- A second degree in water or civil engineering, and long-term proven experience working with solar water pumping systems will be considered an advantage.
- Experience working in WASH programs – advantage
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ideal candidate is extremely organized, detail oriented, results-driven, and possesses a proven passion for working with rural communities.
- A strong Deputy has the ability to work closely and in tandem with the Country Manager, anticipating and initiating places where the team requires assistance, but always under the guidance of the lead manager.
- Ability to create and monitor the team’s weekly work plans, managing all reporting processes required from the team and contractors and ensuring that it is completed in a timely and efficient manner, enabling completion for 30+ solar and water projects in accordance with each project’s Program of Work.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills and a proven commitment to serve vulnerable communities.
- Professional experience working in the field of community development with vulnerable rural communities and exhibit detail orientation and problem-solving skills.
- Technologically oriented with excellent computer skills, including proficiency in email and Microsoft Office software
- Driver’s license and of-road driving experience
- Ability to commit to flexible working hours, including some weekends
- High proficiency in English; both writing and speaking
- Ability to relocate to Mbale, Uganda
- Ability to speak local languages – advantage