Chief Steward

As the organization transitions into a new leadership phase, we seek a bold, dynamic, and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to steer Femme Forte Uganda toward its strategic goals and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Steward (CEO) will be responsible for:

• Driving Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth – Leading the development and execution of Femme Forte Uganda’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its vision and mission.
• Effective Planning – Ability to effectively plan at a strategic level and offer direction to the team to carry it out.
• Advancing Advocacy & Movement Building – Leading policy engagement, feminist advocacy efforts, and strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international stakeholders.
• Program Development & Implementation – Overseeing the design, execution, and evaluation of programs that advance gender equality and social justice.
• Partnerships & Advocacy – Building and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and international stakeholders, including donors, civil society organizations, government agencies, and feminist movements.
• Business Strategy & Development – Identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities for growth, diversification of revenue streams, and strengthening Femme Forte Uganda’s market presence and sustainability.
• Overseeing Financial Sustainability & Resource Mobilization – Ensuring financial sustainability through resource mobilization, overseeing fundraising strategies, implementing innovative revenue generation models, and managing budgets effectively.
• Organizational Management & Development – Strengthening internal structures, policies, and staff capacities to foster a high-performance and inclusive work environment.
• Communications & Public Engagement – Representing Femme Forte Uganda in public forums, media engagements, and advocacy spaces to amplify the organization’s work and impact.
• Strengthening Governance & Institutional Development – Working with the Board to implement governance best practices and ensure strong accountability mechanisms.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should have:

• At least 7 years of management and leadership experience, preferably in feminist organizations, civil society, human rights advocacy, or movement-building organizations.
• At least 7 years of experience as a supervisor of multiple staff members.
• A master’s degree in Gender Studies, Human Rights, Development Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in management and/or director positions within non-profit organizations, social enterprises, or development organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic leadership, business development, organizational management, and governance.
• Proven expertise in strategic leadership, governance, resource mobilization, and financial management within non-profit or advocacy organizations.
• Strong advocacy, policy engagement, and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking abilities.
• Commitment to feminist principles, social justice, and gender equality.
• Good interpersonal and relational skills.

What You Offer

A clear vision, strong alignment, and commitment to Femme Forte’s values. The ability to manage complexities and nimbly navigate sector-wide challenges. Resilience, cultural sensitivity, empathy, knowledge of the national and global social justice space, and a deep understanding of feminist values, principles, and practices.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

✅ A detailed CV (maximum 3 pages).
✅ A cover letter highlighting their experience, leadership approach, and vision for Femme Forte Uganda.
✅ Contact details of three professional referees.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should send a one-page cover letter and a three-page CV to recruitment@femmeforteug.org by midnight Kampala time, 25th March 2025.

Subject Line Format: “Your Name – Chief Steward” (e.g., Carol Alat – Chief Steward)

Only emailed submissions to the above address will be accepted.

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