Country Director, Uganda

• PositionCountry Director, Uganda
• CompanyInternational Justice Mission (IJM)
• LocationKampala
• Job typeNot stated
• ExperienceMinimum 10 years leading cross-cultural teams and at least 8 years in international development; Uganda or comparable African-context experience required.
• ClosingNo closing date is published on the official posting, so apply early.

International Justice Mission is a global organization focused on protecting vulnerable people from violence. It works with public justice professionals and partners to strengthen justice systems and advance survivor protection. Official organisation website.

International Justice Mission (IJM) is recruiting a Country Director, Uganda based in Kampala. The main duties and requirements below are summarised from the employer’s official advert.

• Lead the Uganda office’s strategy, operations, and execution of IJM’s mission.
• Ensure programs and services deliver measurable protection outcomes and align with regional and global strategy.
• Develop staff and team capacity, performance, culture, and staff care.
• Oversee program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning.
• Build partnerships with justice professionals, government, civil society, and NGOs.
• Represent IJM and its programs with public institutions, media, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee budgets, grant compliance, office policies, security, and crisis management.
• Maintain internal and external communications and support staff spiritual formation.

• Degree in law, international development, or a related field; master’s or doctorate preferred.
• At least 10 years of successful cross-cultural team leadership and at least 8 years in international development.
• Experience in Uganda or comparable African contexts and with donor-funded programs.
• Strong partnership, negotiation, fundraising, and senior stakeholder-management experience.
• Understanding of violence against women and children, justice-system strengthening, rule of law, or human rights programming.
• Ability to serve as a spiritual leader and mentor, with commitment to IJM’s Christian, Professional, and Bridge-Building values.

Not stated

Upload a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith in one PDF document through the Workday vacancy. The advert requires the statement to describe the applicant’s Christian faith and its relevance to IJM involvement.

No closing date is published on the official posting, so apply early.

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• Checked on 9 November 2026 against International Justice Mission (IJM)'s official advert.
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