Emergency Response Manager USAID Project Career Jobs – ACDI/VOCA

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Job Title:         Emergency Response Manager
Organisation: ACDI/VOCA
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
ACDI/VOCA is an international non-profit development organization which
is based in Washington, D.C and was founded in 1963. It that delivers technical
and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise
development, community development and food security in order to promote
broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has
approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $151 million.
About USAID Program:
ACDI/VOCA is seeking to implement an anticipated Emergency Food
Security Program in Uganda funded by USAID. The EFS Program will address the
ongoing refugee crises in Uganda’s West Nile and will provide food security
relief to the refugee and host communities. The immediate interventions are
rooted in the program objectives to combat malnutrition and launch coping
strategies through efficient management of natural resources and social
inclusion. The EFS Program is anticipated to start in August, 2017 with the
term of 18 months.
Job Summary: The Emergency
Response Manager will manage the implementation of the technical aspects of the
emergency response program addressing water, sanitation, hygiene, food security
and nutrition needs. The Emergency Response Manager will provide managerial
oversight of activities conducted by ACDI/VOCA staff and partner organizations.
The position is based in Arua, Uganda.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The jobholder will provide overall
    leadership and technical direction for the program, including leading the
    strategic planning, implementation and reporting
  • Ensure the technical aspects of the
    emergency response are carried out efficiently in accordance with social
    considerations and sensitivity to women and children
  • Work in liaison with the monitoring and
    evaluation unit, ensure quality of the data collection, and properly
    capture and track the program activities
  • Significantly contribute to quarterly,
    annual, and progress reports and highlight success and challenges in
    program implementation
  • Provide adaptive management approaches to
    help technical teams divert resources or recognize and overcome challenges
    promptly and efficiently
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the USAID
    Emergency Response Manager career opportunity should hold an advanced
    degree in humanitarian affairs, international development, political
    science, public administration or related field
  • A minimum of eight years of technical
    experience, including substantial field based experience in emergency
    response and/or working with refugees and vulnerable groups
  • Demonstrated program management skills in
    acute emergency contexts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, train and
    manage staff productively under stressful circumstances
  • Politically and culturally sensitive with
    qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Show commitment to human rights based
    approach and accountability to affected communities
  • Previous exposure an experience in
    coordinating program activities with government authorities, NGOs and
    donor community
  • Stamina and willingness to be extremely
    flexible and yet focused and reliable in environment of changing demands
  • Positive outlook and strong analytical and
    problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
    skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who desire to work in
the USAID Project should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 20th June
2017
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