Country Director, Uganda

Responsibilities

• Program Management - 30-40%
• Accountable for ensuring GD Uganda programs operate on time, at target efficiency, and meeting GD's quality standards
• Backstop, manage, and guide the programs team in overcoming challenges, staying on schedule, and delivering quality results.
• Be accountable for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with recipient experience and operational efficiency.
• Budget management that ensures efficient allocation and utilization of donor funds and resources
• Work with national and local government officials to secure permissions for maintenance and expansion of programs.
• Proactively mitigate fraud and operational risks through close coordination with the Internal Audit team to prevent misconduct and protect our recipients, including designing appropriate prevention controls and response measures
• Fundraising and Partnerships - 30-40%
• Develop and maintain strong strategic partnerships with donors, including private foundations, government agencies, and individual donors, to secure funding for GiveDirectly programs
• Design ambitious cash transfer programs and accompanying budgets
• Represent GiveDirectly to the public, media, government, and other stakeholders and serve as the organization's spokesperson in the Uganda office.
• Work with the global fundraising team to develop compelling fundraising materials and messages that resonate with donors in Uganda.
• Lead the country team in developing and implementing fundraising activities, such as events and campaigns, to raise awareness and support for GiveDirectly's work.
• Communicate about GiveDirectly to donors, the media, and other partners
• Host or coordinate hosting of country visits by HNWs, funders, and other partners
• Strategic Planning and Prioritization - 5-10%
• Lead strategic planning and prioritization for GiveDirectly in Uganda.
• Ensure collaborative and strategic workplanning across departments
• Overall accountable for GD's presence, work, and activities in Uganda
• Develop country strategy for GD in Uganda that advances GD's success in Uganda while also laddering up well into GD's org-wide strategic priorities and direction
• Set and manage towards country goals that create a roadmap for our success in Uganda
• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for the Uganda office and own revenue targets, drive opportunities, and maintain a robust pipeline to sustain year over year growth
• Participate in annual retreat(s) and organization-wide planning, cross country coordination efforts, and input the perspectives, priorities, and experiences of GD Uganda into org wide policies and practices
• Lead national level government relationships and/or partner with SM-ER to handle these relationships
• Manage SM-ER and ensure the GD Country Office meets GD's standards when it comes to external relations and government expectations as outlined in the mother MOU governing our relationship.
• Team Management - 5-15%
• Motivate, coach, and hold to high standards a large team, including direct management of the country management team.
• Build the capacity of managers at all levels by ensuring they have clearly defined expectations for success, regular feedback on progress, and under

Additional Information

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist , NPR , TED , and The Washington Post . We are one of Time100's Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do . If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Location: This role must be based in Kampala. Priority Application Deadline: June 1 About this role The Country Director will lead the Uganda country office in its entirety. They will build, fundraise, develop, and execute the Uganda Country Strategy. They will also lead the program teams, fundraising, and external relations to achieve short-term goals (i.e., funding targets and annual KPIs) and drive long-term growth. This role will ultimately be accountable to recipients and donors for delivering a gold-standard product. Level : Director Travel Requirement: Must be able to travel about once a month across the country and internationally 1-2 times per year

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