Country Director

Required qualifications & experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of senior management experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams in complex development or education settings.
  

• Proven experience in strategic planning, organisational management, and external relations.
  

• Strong understanding of the Ugandan and East African context, including governance, culture, and development dynamics.
  

• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded programs and ensuring compliance with international standards.
  

• Exceptional leadership, people management, and financial acumen.
  

• Advanced degree in Education, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
  

Strategic leadership

• Co-design the development of and lead the implementation of SFLU’s 5-Year Strategy and annual operational plans.
  

• Drive the alignment of programs and systems with SFL Australia’s (SFLA) global priorities, ensuring synergy across all strategic pillars.
  

• Represent SFLU at senior levels with donors, partners, and government, positioning SFLU as a credible, values-based development partner.
  

Program & impact leadership

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality education and community development programs that are evidence-based and scalable.
  

• Champion the constant improvement of these programs, working closely with the department heads. This includes the identification of potential partnerships to ensure this is executed innovatively and efficiently.
  

• Ensure robust program planning, implementation, and monitoring systems are in place and effectively managed.
  

Organisational leadership & people management

• Build, develop, and inspire a strong, accountable, and high-performing leadership team.
  

• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the department heads and other leaders within the organisation.
  

• Model a leadership culture of integrity, teamwork, and inclusivity.
  

• Work closely with the Head of Human Resources to implement effective talent management, performance review, and leadership development frameworks.
  

Governance, compliance & risk management

• Ensure organisational compliance with national regulations, internal policies, and SFLA governance standards.
  

• Maintain transparent and accountable reporting to the SFLU Board, SFLA management, and donors.
  

• Oversee effective risk management, internal controls, and audit readiness in collaboration with the broader leadership team and Finance team.
  

• Promote ethical conduct, good governance, and stewardship of resources across all operations.