Job Title: Camp Manager
Organisation: Uganda Red
Cross Society (URCS)
Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Operations Manager
About US:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading national humanitarian
organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent
Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a
mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the
wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent
Movement. The ICRC is an International humanitarian institution which has a
mandate to protect victims of international and armed conflicts i.e. the
wounded, refugees, civilians, prisoners and other non-combatants.
Job Summary: The Camp
Manager will provide camp management support to the South Sudanese Refugees
Emergency Operations for URCS Response Actions and Projects in Bidi Bidi
resettlement site.
Manager will provide camp management support to the South Sudanese Refugees
Emergency Operations for URCS Response Actions and Projects in Bidi Bidi
resettlement site.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Achieve timely and effective
implementation of its operation in Bidi Bidi - Manage and coordinate all camp management
activities and ensure they are implemented according to OPM/UNHCR
standards and procedures. - Prepare and submit budgets, reports and
work plans related to camp management activities and other URCS
activities. - Offer support with management of any
emergency situations in the camp. - Manage project monitoring and evaluation
and work with staff to ensure that projects meet their objectives and are
fully reported on, including assisting with preparation of the weekly
report. - Oversee and supervise URCS’s WASH and
construction activities. - Work in liaison with camp committees to
ensure effective implementation of all activities in the refugee camp. - Ensure that non-food item distribution is
conducted smoothly and fairly. - Maintain and update security information
and data in consultation with OPM and UNHCR, camp committee and
implementing partners. - Regularly monitor and adhere to URCS and
Donor standards and accountability requirements for all resources within
the camp. - Work closely with UNHCR and OPM in
supervising and monitoring refugee movement and resettlement. - Lead URCS in all mass meetings, events and
commemorations in the refugee camp. - Provide strong leadership and clearly
outline strategic direction, priorities, objectives and expectations. - Ensure constructive collaboration between
all of URCS’s work areas: WASH, Shelter and Camp Management, as well as
between URCS, local authorities, other NGOs (WASH and Health) and UN
agencies. - Support the Operations
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for this vacancy should hold
a post-graduate degree in Social Science, Sociology, Community Development
or a related field. - Trainings of added value in; Project
planning and management, Emergencies and Relief operations/ Disaster Risk
Reduction, Participatory approaches and methodologies, Monitoring and evaluation. - At least five years’ experience working in
a humanitarian context, preferably in a refugee program - Previous leadership experience, with
strong management skills - Excellent project management skills,
including financial, report writing and administration skills - Previous experience working in complex and
volatile environments, especially with refugees - Fluency in English both written and verbal
- Experience and skills in managing
resources to optimise results - Able to work with a diverse range of
people and maintain effective working relationships - Excellent communication skills
- High level of integrity
- Excellent time management
- Good negotiation and conflict management
skills - Able to use initiative and think
strategically - Community facilitation skills
How to Apply:
All candidates who desire to join the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here
and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to: The Secretary
General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494,
Kampala, Uganda.
Crescent Movement should send their filled application forms, download here
and E-mail to: [email protected] or mail via post to: The Secretary
General, Uganda Red Cross Society, Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road, P.O. Box 494,
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 23rd September
2016 by 5.00pm.
2016 by 5.00pm.
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