Ruth Jack

Experience

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  Choices for Children, Guyana

  Oct 1990 - Jul 1991

  Project Manager

  Responsible for the purchase, development, and managing a new children’s home for orphaned and abandoned children in Guyana, South America. Travelling alone, I lived and worked with the local community and church.Tasks included:•Identifying, purchasing, and renovating a suitable building•Working with local leaders (community and church) to develop a suitable facility, staffed by local people•Running the budget, including paying staff and dealing with local tradesmen•Developed procedures for identifying and welcoming children to the home•Hired staff•Organised an opening day/ceremony that included the President of Guyana as the guest of honour•Worked directly with the children, and managed the facility once completed Show less

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  Retsco International, Aberdeen Scotland

  Mar 1996 - Mar 1997

  Office Manager

  Responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy office in the oil services sector.

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  Retsco International, Houston, Texas

  Mar 1997 - Mar 2001

  Marketing and Systems Officer

  Responsible for developing company marketing material, including hardcopy and website. Responsible for internal marketing and assisting with the integration of new manufacturing software company wide.

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  Tullochan Trust

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Project Coordinator

  Responsible for developing and managing a brand new program within the organisation, the purpose of which was to inspire young people to succeed, and fit them with the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully enter the job market or transition to further or higher education once completing high school. This program was initially delivered to young people already within the organisation, but on my initiative and partnership development, it became embedded in the local high school as part of the alternative curriculum for marginalised and vulnerable students. Show less

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  Callander Youth Project

  Dec 2005 - Mar 2010

  Project Manager/CEO

  I took on the management of CYP at a time when the project had been dormant and without staff or programs for 6 months. During my time as manager the staff team grew to 9, with multiple successful projects running simultaneously, national recognition for excellence in delivery and outcomes, and around £2million in secured funding. Tasks included: fundraising, managing a complex and diverse budget, evaluation, staff management, network development, strategic management, marketing, IT, trustee reporting, developing a flagship project. Show less

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  Youth Scotland

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  Chairperson Board of Directors (voluntary)

  Responsible for chairing the Board of Directors for the national youth work organisation in Scotland, based in Edinburgh. This role is primarily concerned with good governance, as well as insuring adherence to legal requirements, representation at a senior level, supporting the CEO and senior staff, liaising with the Personnel and Finance sub-group, and chairing the AGM.

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  Tearfund

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  Scotland Partnerships Manager

  I was responsible for developing and supporting strategic partnerships and networks across Scotland to help sustain the work of Tearfund internationally. This included partnerships with individuals and investors, trusts and foundations, corporate businesses, large public institutions, and professional business groups. I organised and led group trips to visit field work in several developing countries including Ethiopia, Lebanon, Jordan, and Cambodia.I represented Tearfund on the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in Scotland, providing the opportunity to speak to the press during PJAs; and I attended certain Scottish Government discussions on behalf of the organisation. Show less

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  Mission Aviation Fellowship UK

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2018

  Head of MAF Scotland

  I lead our Scotland team, bringing strategic planning and development to our supporter comms, income growth, capacity development, training and sustainability. My real focus is on enabling our excellent team to be the very best they can be, and serve our Scottish base with passion and professionalism, whilst insuring a strong link with our UK office in England. I also sit on the Scottish Government Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) Panel, and form the link with our international emergency response operations around the world. Show less

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  MAF International

  Jan 2019 - now

  •Strategic and operational leadership of a large, logistics INGO base with 7 light aircraft•Leadership of multi-cultural international team with 120+ members, including 50 national staff•Responsibility for development, management and delivery of $2m+ complex annual budget, and accountability for capitol stock worth $10m+. •Responsible for delivery of air logistics for humanitarian, government, and mission sectors•Responsible for management of heavy maintenance and pilot training for East Africa MAF Programmes, including responsibility for regional liaison and coordination•Facility and property management, including 55 acres of airfield, 19 domestic properties for staff, 1 large aviation hangar, 1 multi-use office, and multiple vehicles•Strategic partnership development with Ugandan Government, INGOs, UN agencies, diplomatic missions, and mission partners•Development of 20 Year Strategic Plan, Ministry Plan, and Business Case for additional investment•Steering Group Member of the Uganda HINGO (Humanitarian INGO network)•Oversight and accountable management of adherence to all industry related statutory legislation, including Quality and Safety adherence•Introduction of Agile project management concepts and software•Wellbeing and pastoral care of team members, including all international spouse and children in Programme Show less Responsible for the strategic and operational leading of a large not-for-profit base with 7 light aircraft, in remote Northern Australia, serving the indigenous people living in community. Leadership of multi-cultural international team with 120+ members, spread across 4+ remote communities, and responsible for development, management and delivery of $3m+ complex annual budget. Additional responsibilities included facilities management for 19 homes, 2 hangars, and 11 vehicles. I successfully led significant a formal resizing of the Programme to restore financial health and team focus, and managed the programme response to COVID-19 pandemic, positioning services as essential to local needs. I also led the development of 5 Year Strategic Plan, Ministry Plan, and Business Case for additional financial investment, icluding the purchase of a new plane. Show less

  • Country Director MAF Uganda

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Country Director

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021