Organisation: Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Nakivale; Oruchinga; Bidi Bidi; Kiryadongo; Kyaka II; Kyangwali; Lamwo;
Adjumani; Moyo; Rhino; Ivempi; Rwamwanja; Kisoro, Uganda
Nakivale; Oruchinga; Bidi Bidi; Kiryadongo; Kyaka II; Kyangwali; Lamwo;
Adjumani; Moyo; Rhino; Ivempi; Rwamwanja; Kisoro, Uganda
Reports to: Branch
Manager
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.
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.
Job Summary: The
Restoration of Family Links (RFL) Focal Person will be responsible for
implementation of the RFL Programme in the respective Refugee
Settlements/Branch Offices. The position will also be responsible for
supervising the volunteer RFL Assistants in the Refugee Settlements/Branch
Offices
Restoration of Family Links (RFL) Focal Person will be responsible for
implementation of the RFL Programme in the respective Refugee
Settlements/Branch Offices. The position will also be responsible for
supervising the volunteer RFL Assistants in the Refugee Settlements/Branch
Offices
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare
and submit personal work plans for activities to the RFL Programme
Management and Branch Manager; - Ensure
that clients requesting for Red Cross Restoring Family Links Services are
adequately informed about the existing services; - Prepare
and submit to the RFL Programme Management and Branch management updates
and other situational information arising from the settlement; - Ensure
that the different RFL services are available for clients who need the
services; - Ensure
that the RFL phone services are available for clients in need; - Ensure
that the RFL phone service is well monitored and guidelines adhered to; - With
support of the URCS teams, conduct RFL dissemination to targeted
audiences; - Receive,
collect and deliver Red Cross Messages (RCMs) within the Settlement or
where requested outside of the settlement; - With
notice of the Programme Management, participate at only Child protection
meetings at settlement level; - Submit
weekly statistics to the Programme Officer and Branch manager for internal
reporting and a detailed report at the end of the month; - Regularly
follow up all existing RFL caseloads within the Settlement; - Update
the individual RFL activity monitoring tools at the settlement level; - Identify
and conduct registration and follow up of Unaccompanied Minors; - Provide
psycho-social support to clients seeking RFL services; - Ensure
proper and safe custody for all assets received for the discharge of RFL
services; - Carry
out emergency tracing services whenever called upon; - Handle
other duties as assigned by the RFL Programme Management or Branch Manager
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Restoration of
Family Links (RFL) Focal Person job opportunity should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human
Resource Management, Law or a
related field from a reputable institute or a Diploma - Three
years’ experience in Restoration of Family Links - Knowledge
of the local languages in the communities of operation is an asset to the
potential candidates; - Knowledge
and experience of at 6 months in Restoration of Family Links is an added
advantage - High
level of integrity; - Knowledge
of Computer packages like word, Excel, PowerPoint is a MUST; - Report
writing and time management is essential for the applicants; - Planning
and organizational skills - People
management skills – team building and delegation; - Diplomacy
and Confidentiality; - Experience
of public speaking and/or working with the media.
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.
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.
Deadline: 22nd January 2018 by 5:00pm
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