The Ugandan Jobline

• Maintain contacts with URCS and other
  Movement partners at all levels
• Work closely with relevant URCS staff in
  relation to activities Provide support and advises during the execution of
  planned objectives, while monitoring progress of implementation.
• Arrange the programmes for the different
  coordination meetings with URCS and partners where needed.
• Represent the Cooperation delegate upon
  request: participation in bilateral and Movement meetings as they may
  arise.
• Actively participate in coordination
  sessions and joint activities with URCS and concerned partners.

• The incumbent will also verify all
  submissions conform to the standard policy on rates, proposed activities
  and unit costs of quarterly funds requests and drafts fund requests
• Ensure that submitted accountabilities are
  in line with the approved budget, work plans and the cooperation agreement
  before approval by the ICRC.
• Follow-up on the submission of financial
  accountability reports.
• Update the financial monitoring tool to
  follow-up the implementation of approved budgets
• Support other departments of URCS and ICRC
  in the use of their financial tools.
• Explore options to improve financial
  reporting, including at field level.

• Update and proactively inform their
  supervisor on all issues
• Ensure regular flow of information between
  ICRC and the URCS for sound coordination
• Draft various reports, including minutes
  of meeting, mission reports, mid-term reports, and tentative budgets.
• Carry out periodic upcountry joint
  missions with URCS to implement the objectives, monitor activities and
  make assessments.
• Attend all sessions related to the
  Planning for the annual budget to be developed between the ICRC and the
  URCS.
• Significantly contribute to drafting the
  supporting texts for the annual Budgets.
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation
  components are included in the planning process of the cooperation
  supported programs of URCS.

• Responsible for office correspondence,
  filing, arranging meetings, and maintaining a contact list of URCS &
  Movement partners.
• Draft and/or participate in the drafting
  of orders for purchase, URCS funds transfers/cash requests and others.
• Responsible for applying all
  administrative procedures during the implementation of projects and liaise
  with Administration and Logistics Department for follow up on projects
• Work closely with and provide necessary
  information to the Finance department.

• The applicant for the International
  Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Cooperation Officer job opportunity
  should preferably hold a University degree in Political Sciences, Communication, Economics / Law.
• A minimum of five years of relevant
  experience in dealing with multilateral partners.
• Excellent communication and reporting
  skills.
• Good planning, organisational and
  analytical skills.
• Confirmed team leadership skills.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency
  in Excel, Word and Power Point. Profile:
• Personal integrity, honesty, discretion
  and reliability.
• Excellent report-drafting skills, with
  consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  skills; ability to train, coach and motivate others.
• Ability to represent the Institution
  during meetings with external stakeholders, establish and maintain a
  network of contacts.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability
  to take initiative and to work independently.
• Able to prioritise in a changing
  environment, flexibility and resistance to stress.
• Willing and able to travel within Uganda
  on a regular basis, whenever required.

Related Jobs