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• Offer technical support to projects,
  regional staff and branch staff in the implementation of RFL strategy and
  programming;
• Coordinate the strengthening technical
  capacities in the region and branches for the implementation of RFL
  activities;
• Initiate and advise staff from other
  programme/projects, project/field staff and BFCs on the implementation of
  RFL programmes;
• Offer technical guidance to programmes and
  branches in consultation with Head of DM and staff from Health, DM, PME
  and OD in planning, programming and develop monitoring and evaluation
  strategies in line strategic objectives;
• Develop and Strengthen inter-sectoral
  linkages of RFL within the national programme and contribute to other
  national collaborative work contributing to URCS program development;
• Provide timely support to preparation of
  RFL monthly, quarterly and annual program plans, budgets and reports on
  the regions in which activities RFL are being implemented in accordance
  with URCS guidelines and donor requirements;
• Develop a Plan for providing technical
  support and quality control on RFL programmes
• Develop proposals seeking for financial
  and technical support to RFL programmes;
• Regularly monitor and review performance
  of the RFL staff in the regions in which activities RFL are being
  implemented to identify competence gaps and make recommendations for
  developing staff for program effectiveness;
• Effectively manage the performance of the
  team as a whole and individually, ensuring expectations and goals are
  clear and communicated to all team members;
• Undertake effective performance management
  of relevant program staff members;
• Ensure the effective appointment,
  training, capacity building, deployment, management support for team;
• Form collaborative and constructive
  relationships with all management and staff within Uganda Red Cross to
  achieve beneficial outcomes;
• Build a positive team environment by
  focusing on a values-based leadership approach and collaborative working
  environment;
• Align individual and organizational goals
  to create development opportunities for team members;
• Accept responsibility and take action on
  difficult leadership and team member issues in a timely manner. 

• The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
  Manager – Community Resilience should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law,
  International Relations, Public Relations, or Mass Communication.
• Post Graduate Degree in Humanitarian Law
  will be an added advantage
• At least five years of relevant working
  experience in emergencies at middle management level in preferably with
  Humanitarian Organizations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  Disaster Management and  related
  consequences
• Strategic Management
• Good planning and organizational skills
• People management skills – team building
  and delegation
• Diplomacy and Confidentiality
• Experience of strategic planning and
  budget management in emergency contexts.
• Previous experience of public speaking
  and/or working with the media.

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