National Director

Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), a non-profit and ecumenical Christian Organisation operating in more than 70 Countries worldwide to improve people’s living conditions since 1976.

HFHU was established in Uganda in 1982 to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable shelter. Since then, HFHU has built, rehabilitated, repaired, and improved over 40,000 houses in Uganda providing simple and affordable shelter to over 240,000 families.

HFHU has also supported over 2,000 youth to acquire vocational skills, and improved access to clean water, hygiene, and sanitation; thereby positively impacting the lives of over 1.5 million people.

HFHU is seeking an individual with the willingness to affirm our core principles and values of Humility, Courage, and Accountability, to fill the position of NATIONAL DIRECTOR based at the National Office on Plot 1026, Lukadde Road, Kira Ward.

The National Director (ND) provides overall leadership and management to HFH Uganda and guides the development and implementation of HFH Uganda’s strategy. The ND will represent HFH Uganda’s vision, mission, and values to all stakeholders. The ND will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization by ensuring effective resource mobilization, financial and programmatic support/management to staff and partners, business & partnership development, Advocacy, and communications.

In collaboration with the HFHU Board of Directors and HFHI, the ND ensures that the mobilization of resources is adequate to achieve short-term and long-term strategic goals; and develops and implements, together with staff and HFHI, a fund-raising strategy that mobilizes resources through diversified constituencies.

For more details about the position, please download the job description here.

HFHU is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team, and all applications shall be assessed on their individual merit. However, suitably qualified FEMALE candidates are especially encouraged to apply for this role.

Applications (including cover letter and CV as one PDF document, and Zipped folder of relevant academic documents not exceeding 35MB) should be clearly addressed to: The Board Chair, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box 163027, Kampala; and strictly submitted by Email to afrnairobiinfo@habitat.org before 5:00 pm on Friday, 25^th  October 2024.

Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted, and any form of canvassing by any candidate shall lead to automatic disqualification from the recruitment process.