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MEAL Manager, Kampala, Uganda
CDI4 months ago
Job Description
Kampala
CDI
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UN Job Vacancy: Country Director - Uganda, Kampala, Uganda. Recruiter: International Rescue Committee (IRC).
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What this role involves
As IRC’s Country Director for Uganda, you’ll lead a multi-million-dollar humanitarian and development portfolio, overseeing program strategy, security, and team management across a complex refugee and host-community context. Your days will blend high-level donor engagement, government liaison, and operational decision-making to deliver life-saving aid in health, protection, and livelihoods.
Key skills to highlight
Show deep experience in fragile or conflict-affected settings (e.g., refugee influx management). Emphasize strategic leadership of diverse teams, budget oversight (>$10M), and successful donor reporting (USAID, ECHO, UN). Fluency in crisis negotiation and Ugandan policy frameworks (e.g., OPM coordination) is a strong plus.
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Lead your CV with a “Uganda Context” section: list 2–3 specific achievements in refugee response or East African operations. Use metrics—e.g., “Managed 200 staff across 3 refugee settlements” or “Secured $5M in new grants for WASH programs.” This signals local readiness.
Before you apply
Verify the posting on IRC’s official careers page (rescue.org/careers). IRC never charges fees or asks for bank details at application. If contacted via unofficial email (e.g., Gmail), report it to IRC’s fraud team.
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