Job Title: Area Manager
Organisation: Danish Refugee
Council (DRC)
Council (DRC)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About US:
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent,
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more
than 36 countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees
and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote
durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of
humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN
Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in
Disaster Relief.
Job Summary: The Area
Manager will ensure quality implementation of diverse projects (emergency and
long term refugee assistance projects as well development oriented project to
support host communities), ensure compliance to financial and administrative
procedures for the project, and responsible for the planning and implementation
of adequate security precautions within the programme area to ensure the safety
of all staff and assets.
Manager will ensure quality implementation of diverse projects (emergency and
long term refugee assistance projects as well development oriented project to
support host communities), ensure compliance to financial and administrative
procedures for the project, and responsible for the planning and implementation
of adequate security precautions within the programme area to ensure the safety
of all staff and assets.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Supervise effective, efficient and timely
implementation of all projects according to agreed contracts, budgets,
policies and in accordance with specific donor requirements - Ensure effective implementation of DRC’s
multi-sectoral emergency and longer term support to refugees in West Nile.
- Provide effective supervision to DRC’s
longer term development focused project under DAR3 in the host communities
- Prepare and submit project work plans in
accordance with annual planning and funding cycles; - Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is
collected, compiled, analysed and distributed and that relevant
assessments are conducted in the project area; - Provide regular internal and external
reports, and other relevant information on programme activities, policy
matters and external relations, based on agreed formats and schedules; - Assist in implementation of DRC’s M&E
plans for the projects - Work closely with the Head of Programs to identify
opportunities for new projects; - Support the Head of Program to plan and
develop concept papers, budgets and project proposals;
Administration and Personnel Management:
- Supervise budgeting and project
expenditures with assistance from the Grants and Finance staff and support
from the HOFA Uganda; - Supervise human resources in the West Nile
program. This includes further development of staff job descriptions,
their training and monitoring, and recruitment; - Implement and monitor (and where necessary
revise) implementation of DRC administrative guidelines and -policies,
safety– and security procedures, logistics support and other tasks
associated with efficient day-to-day running of the operations; - In charge of organisational development
for the program, including staff assessments. - External relations
- Build and maintain close relations with
all relevant stakeholders including the donor and UN agencies, officials
of the Office of the Prime Minister, district- and sub-county authorities,
other donor representatives, INGOs, NGOs and CBOs; - Actively participate in the relevant
sector coordination meetings in the field and ensure DRC’s inputs to
development of assistance modalities that adheres to humanitarian
principles and other international frameworks that DRC has subscribed to. - Work in close consultation with the
Country Director and Head of Finance and Administration, ensure correct
and timely narrative and financial reporting to donor(s); - Ensure effective coordination and
visibility to the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and
development actors and relevant stakeholders.
Program development and strategy:
- Work closely with the Country Director to
identify opportunities for new projects; - Lead assessments for emergency or longer
term programming in existing or new project locations - Take lead in the planning and development
of concept papers, budgets and project proposals with appropriate levels
of support from country team; - Ensure effective coordination and
visibility of the implementation of the projects with all humanitarian and
development actors and relevant stakeholders.
Safety and Security:
- Responsible for safety and security of DRC
staff and assets in the country and member of the country’s incident
management team (IMT). - Ensure required security measures are
adhered to by all staff, including upkeep of minimum operating safety
standards and the security and evacuation plans.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Danish Refugee
Council (DRC) Area Manager career placement should hold a Masters’ Degree
in Development studies, International relations, environment studies, or
related subject with experience of protection of displaced persons - A minimum of five years’ experience of
doing similar work in an NGO of which at least 2 years should be working
as an In-charge of field offices. - Previous experience of working with
projects funded by bilateral and multilateral Donors and experience of
working with United Nations funded projects - Broad knowledge and experience of refugee
assistance program with experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure,
WASH and emergency livelihoods - Experience of rural infrastructure
development projects - Demonstrated report writing skills, staff,
and financial management; - A positive attitude with ability to work
in a multicultural working environment is desirable.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including;
applications including;
·
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why
you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and
qualifications criteria
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why
you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and
qualifications criteria
·
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The
CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training
courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages). The
CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training
courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
All applications should be uploaded online at this link, Click
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Deadline: 9th October
2016
2016
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