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Vice President
ORGANIZATION: RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
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13 people are interested
Job Description
The Vice President of Rukundo International works closely with the Board to define the mission of the organization and develops, plans, and enforces policy and procedures. The Vice President reports to the Board of Directors on a semi-annual basis to make suggestions on how to improve Rukundo Internationals’ performance.
Principal Responsibilities
- Leads the daily operations of the organization.
- Outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employees/volunteers.
- Manages operations to help ensure that all mission objectives are met.
- Engages businesses and citizens to support the organization.
- Creates fundraising ideas and implements fundraising events.
- Oversees each department’s budget.
- Compiles periodic reports outlining the finances and operational successes or failure of the organization.
- Must commit to 5 hours per week of concentrated work in the role.
- Must log office hours and track team office hours.
- Must respond to emails in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong fundraising skills
- Qualified degree or equivalent experience
- Articulate
- Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
- Strong strategic thinking and long-term vision capability
- Works well with minimal supervision
- Collaborative spirit
Time Commitment
10-20 hours per week, at leisure
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About RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
9601 Shadow Oak Drive, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, US
Mission Statement
Rukundo International (RI) empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations with educational and economic opportunities that lead to self-sustaining communities.
Description
Founded in 2014, Rukundo International (RI) is dedicated to the overarching goal to empower women and children in Kabale, Uganda, acting as a partner and advocate, to ensure they have the basic human resources necessary to reach their full potential and to be successful. RI is also dedicated to fostering global awareness between individuals in the US and Uganda, providing opportunities to authentically learn about new cultures and develop meaningful relationships with those outside their community.
Our Impacts
- Close to 3,000 Ugandans with access to safe water through installation of four water sources
- 50 vulnerable boys who are "off the streets" due to our boys soccer program
- 136 students enrolled in the Rukundo Preparatory School
- 1,165 girls graduated from the Girls Empowerment Program
- 57 students participating in the Scholars Program
- 22 women participating in the Women’s Cooperative to gain extra income for their households
- 100+ children engaged in our weekly Community Center programs
RI is currently partnered with Kyanamira - a small, rural community in Southwest Uganda - to create holistic, sustainable programs that provide opportunities for education, nutrition, hygiene, social development, & economic success. Working collaboratively with local government officials, community leaders, and the people, RI helps orphans, financially distressed families, and at-risk youth within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9114 Bramble Bush CtGaithersburg, MD 20879
DATE POSTED
June 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Performance Management
- Budgeting
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Fundraising
- Strategic Planning
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hours per week at leisure