World Renew Regional Director Jobs in Uganda
World Renew Regional Director Jobs in Uganda;The Regional Director provides strategic, spiritual, and operational leadership for World Renew’s work across East and Southern Africa. Reporting to the Chief Program and Impact Officer, this senior leadership role shapes and advances the regional vision and strategy in alignment with World Renew’s global strategic plan. The role ensures coherent, high‑quality, and impactful partner and community‑led programming rooted in World Renew’s Christian faith and Theology of Development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Regional Strategy & Program Leadership
Lead Country Directors and regional staff in implementing and refining regional strategy.
Guide creation and adaptation of regional strategy in response to shifting contexts.
Ensure programs are shaped by Christian faith and Theology of Development.
Align regional, country, and program initiatives for coherence and impact.
Support transitions in strategy, program design, and humanitarian preparedness.
Champion partner and community‑led development using participatory methodologies.
Representation, Partnerships & External Engagement
Represent World Renew with donors, churches, civil society, governments, and networks.
Communicate regional/global strategies to stakeholders.
Cultivate strategic partnerships with churches, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector.
Strengthen engagement with local partners and churches as agents of transformation.
Act as catalyst for multi‑sector regional initiatives.
Diversify and strengthen funding partnerships.
People, Culture & Leadership Development
Supervise and coach Country Directors and regional staff.
Monitor staff morale and performance; provide feedback and support.
Conduct visits to offices and program sites for leadership development.
Convene regional team meetings and spiritual retreats.
Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, and support staff development.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across teams.
Operations, Risk Management & Resource Stewardship
Ensure effective programmatic, operational, and technical support.
Promote adherence to humanitarian best practices and safeguarding
commitments.
Strengthen collaboration with Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs team.
Participate in organization‑wide teams and communities of practice.
Oversee safety, security, and asset management.
Develop and implement regional resource acquisition strategies.
Oversee financial management and stewardship of resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise Country Directors and other regional/country staff.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Practicing Christian with strong commitment to Christ and Integral Mission.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Proven experience with churches and partners in holistic community transformation.
Extensive experience with participatory methodologies (PRA, ABCD, PLA).
Demonstrated leadership of diverse, multi‑country teams.
Strong servant leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
Experience in integrated development and humanitarian programs.
Success in securing funding from institutional and private donors.
Proven financial oversight of budgets exceeding $5 million.
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in international development, economics, social sciences, or related field.
Extensive experience in food security, health, livelihoods, peace, and justice programming.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in humanitarian and development sectors.
Prior Country Director experience preferred; regional leadership experience an asset.
Language Skills
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Knowledge of East or Southern African languages is an asset.
How to Apply
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