Overview

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to drive social impact in Uganda. This position involves strategic planning, overseeing program implementation, and fostering partnerships to enhance community engagement and resource mobilization. The Deputy CEO works closely with the leadership team to ensure effective operations and alignment with the nonprofit's goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Executive Officer in strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with mission and values.
• Manage and mentor senior leadership team to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community members.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, implementing improvements as needed.
• Support fundraising efforts through grant writing and donor engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all organizational activities.
• Represent the organization at public events and in community outreach activities.
• Assist in the development of organizational policies and procedures.
• Act as the Chief Executive Officer in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership.

Interview questions to ask

1. Can you share an example of a time when you successfully led a team through a challenging project? What strategies did you use to motivate and engage the team?
2. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision with limited information. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?
3. In the organisation, we value community involvement. How have you previously engaged with community stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes?
4. Imagine you’re faced with a budget shortfall. What steps would you take to ensure that critical programs continue to run effectively?
5. What does “social impact” mean to you, and how do you envision measuring the success of our initiatives in the organisation?
6. Can you provide an example of how you've fostered a culture of diversity and inclusion in your previous roles?
7. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing nonprofits today, particularly in Uganda? How would you address these challenges as Deputy CEO?
8. Tell us about a time when you had to collaborate with external partners or organizations. What was your approach, and what did you learn from that experience?
9. How do you prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment while ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals?
10. As a leader, how do you approach giving and receiving feedback? Can you share a specific instance where this was particularly impactful?
11. What motivates you to work in the nonprofit sector, and how do you align your personal values with the mission of the organisation?
12. How do you envision using data and technology to enhance program delivery and community engagement in the organisation?