Country Director - Mercy Corps, Uganda (National Position)

The Country Director will be responsible for setting strategic direction and delivery of an impactful portfolio that strengthens community resilience to conflict and climate shocks, aligning to the three Mercy Corps’ impact priorities of: 1) Addressing Urgent Needs: People’s immediate needs are met - enabling them to survive, recover, and build a better future; 2) Accelerating Climate Solutions: People can adapt to the immediate effects and long-term risks and impacts of climate change; 3) Driving Economic and Food Security: People have expanded security and opportunity through sustained access to food, income, and jobs.

The Mercy Corps Uganda Country Director is an innovative and visionary leader responsible for resourcefully managing all programming in Uganda. Looking to build on interventions that have already achieved lasting improvement in the lives of more than 930,000 Ugandans, s/he will continue to build a high-performing portfolio of transformative, multi-sectoral programming that is accountable to both program participants and donors. Placing a high value on innovative solutions to complex development challenges and creative partnerships, s/he pursues funding opportunities and builds partnerships that strategically connect programs into a cohesive country portfolio, guided by a long-term strategy. The Country Director has full supervisory responsibility for the country team. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of Ugandans.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through the Mercy Corps website.