Batwa Development Program
Job Opening
Batwa Development Program
Kanungu District, Uganda
Executive Director
The Diocese of Kinkiizi (Church of Uganda) and the Kellermann Foundation seek
candidates for the Executive Director of the Batwa Development Programme (BDP),
headquartered in Nkwenda Cell, Buhoma Town Council, Kanungu District. The Executive
Director (ED) provides inspired, mission-rooted leadership in guiding the BDP’s mission to
assist the Batwa people as they emerge from poverty and achieve an improved and
sustainable quality of life. As the moral, spiritual, and organizational leader of BDP, the ED
oversees all programmes, staff, Jinances, grants, partnerships, and community
engagements. The ED serves as the primary liaison to the Kellermann Foundation,
maintains close relationships with the Bishop of the Diocese of Kinkiizi, and represents the
BDP to all stakeholders in a manner consistent with its mission. The role requires cultural
sensitivity, strong organizational leadership, dedication to the Christian faith, and a
commitment to empowering Batwa communities across all areas of development, including
education, spiritual growth, livelihoods, health, and civic engagement.
At minimum, the successful candidate will: (1) demonstrate his or her proven success in
NGO administration, (2) possess an advanced degree in a Jield related to the BDP’s purpose
and/or mission, (3) pledge willingness to locate in Buhoma for the majority of his or her
time spent at work, and (4) be able to articulate both why the BDP’s mission is worthy of
the gift of his or her talents and energy and how he or she hopes to direct it towards an ever
brighter future.
Salary for the position will be determined commensurate with experience. A fuller job
description can be found at http://www.kellermannfoundation.org/bdp-job-opening.
Applicants should upload the following items via http://www.kellermannfoundation.org/bdp-job-opening:
1. Letter of application being sure to address the four points above, describing their Jit
for the position, and reasons for applying (two pages maximum)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Three professional references (include clear contact information)
4. Digital headshot photograph
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive; deadline for submission is July 25, 2026.
Interviews of selected candidates will be conducted on Zoom in subsequent weeks.
