Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable
persons to be considered I appointment in the outlined positions are hereby
invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an
equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Red Cross Society (URCS)
is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the
International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable
persons to be considered I appointment in the outlined positions are hereby
invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an
equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.
Title: Project Focal Persons, Manafwa River
Basin Project (3 Positions)
Basin Project (3 Positions)
Grade: UR 7.1
Reports to: Project Manager – MRBP
Location: Bududa, Manalwa and Butaleja Districts Duration: One Year
Job Summary: The Project Focal
Persons will be part of the URCS DM team and be primarily responsible for the
branch level implementation of the Manafwa River basin Program in Bududa,
Manafwa and Butaleja districts supported by the American Red Cross.
Reports to: Project Manager – MRBP
Location: Bududa, Manalwa and Butaleja Districts Duration: One Year
Job Summary: The Project Focal
Persons will be part of the URCS DM team and be primarily responsible for the
branch level implementation of the Manafwa River basin Program in Bududa,
Manafwa and Butaleja districts supported by the American Red Cross.
Specific
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Leads the branch level implementation of Manafwa River Basin Project according
to the project design.
Mentors Community groups on project requirements and accomplishments.
Generates and submits all timely branch reports in agreed formats.
Identifies training needs in the communities and participates in filling any
gaps.
Establishes small-scale local level risk reduction projects and preparedness
for response measures that strengthens disaster resilience through a community
lead approaches.
Accountable for effective utilization and timely accounting of project
resources.
Responsible for initiation and drawing of branch level project work plans in
line with the agreed budgets and activities with AMCROSS.
Minimum
qualifications and working experience:
qualifications and working experience:
The person must have a minimum of a diploma in Development Studies, Project
Planning and Management, M&E or relevant field.- Experience in
specific community managed risk reduction projects. - Experience in adult
education a plus. - Knowledge of
participatory development approaches is essential. - Experience in program
planning and managing budgets is an added value. - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, sensitive to diversity, flexible and
adaptable with strong analytical skills, computer literate, guiding risk
assessments, ability to work under pressure with limited supervision, team
player, result oriented with a passion for humanitarian work.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applications with
copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of
certified academic certifications, telephone contact should be submitted to:
The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road Plot
551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 15th June 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due
to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be
contacted. If you do not hear fin us within two weeks from the closing date of
receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing
shall lead to automatic disqualification.
copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of
certified academic certifications, telephone contact should be submitted to:
The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road Plot
551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 15th June 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due
to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be
contacted. If you do not hear fin us within two weeks from the closing date of
receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing
shall lead to automatic disqualification.