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Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda (WCUGU) is a nonprofit focused on promoting open knowledge through Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities to collaboratively create and share locally relevant content with open access, while our vision is to cultivate a Ugandan community that champions sustainable open knowledge creation and utilization.

2025:Executive Director

Executive Director : CLOSED

Job Summary The Executive Director (ED) is the key operational leader of WCUGU, responsible for translating the Board’s strategic vision into actionable outcomes. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the ED will oversee programs, fundraising, financial management, and community engagement while ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with WCUGU’s mission and strategic plan (2025-2029). Job Title: Executive Director Location: Kamwokya, Kampala, Uganda Reports to: Board of Governors Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term Contract (Onsite) Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Management - Oversee staff, volunteers, and committees while fostering an inclusive work culture and ensuring operational excellence through effective policies and best practices. 2. Strategic Planning & Execution - Work closely with the Board to implement and monitor the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with WCUGU’s mission, vision, and objectives while identifying opportunities for growth and impact. 3. Program Development & Implementation - Lead and execute innovative programs to enhance Wikimedia content creation, community engagement, training, and advocacy, while measuring and reporting effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs). 4. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization - Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure grants, sponsorships, and partnerships while cultivating relationships with local and international donors and stakeholders to ensure WCUGU's financial sustainability. 5. Financial & Administrative Management - Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, donor requirements, and reporting standards while providing regular financial reports and analysis to the Board. 6. Community & Stakeholder Engagement - Strengthen engagement with Wikimedia volunteers, editors, and partner organizations, while expanding outreach to educational institutions, government bodies, and corporate partners, and fostering an inclusive and diverse Wikimedia community in Uganda. 7. Board Relations & Governance - Maintain open communication with the Board, providing updates on operations and strategic matters, supporting Board meetings and governance best practices, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations. 8. Public Relations & Advocacy - Represent WCUGU at national and international forums, conferences, and media engagements, advocating for Wikimedia’s mission and values, while strengthening WCUGU’s visibility and brand positioning. Qualifications and experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, NGO, or volunteer-driven entity. Strong fundraising track record, including grant writing, donor engagement, and resource mobilization. Demonstrated experience in managing volunteers and community-driven programs, with proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and oversee program implementation. Strong financial management skills, excellent public speaking, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement abilities, and a solid understanding of Wikimedia projects, open knowledge, and digital literacy are highly valued. Key skills and experience required: Leadership & Visionary Thinking Fundraising & Grant Management Strategic Planning & Execution Program Development & Community Engagement Financial & Administrative Management Compensation & Benefits: Salary: UGX 5,000,000 gross per month. Benefits: NSSF and health insurance coverage for one staff member and two beneficiaries. Work Environment: Flexible work environment. Professional Development: Opportunities for skill growth and advancement. Networking: Access to global engagement within the Wikimedia movement. How to Apply: We contracted a Human Resource Firm: NFT CONSULT Deadline: Submission Deadline: 18 April 2025 17:16:01

2025: Community Manager

Community Manager : CLOSED
The position Responsibilities Key skills and experience required: Documents required: How to Apply: Deadline:

2022: Accountant Position

Accountant Position : CLOSED

On Friday, 5th August 2022, the Usergroup shared an opening for an Accountant position. The short-notice call was closed on Monday, 5th August 2022, with seven applications received. The process and successful candidates were meant to be announced by 10th August 2022; however, due to the annual Wikimania conference, this was delayed by a week. Updates were shared on the meta page. The hiring process, selection, and interviews were conducted by Board-selected representative(s), who worked closely with the Finance and Administration team to select a suitable candidate. If the selected candidate had never volunteered with the Usergroup for a specific period of time, and depending on the duration of volunteering, they were required to undergo an internship before any job offer. Due to unavoidable delays, the successful candidates and the selection criteria were shared by October 2022.

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