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• Ensure
  the coordination and collaboration of the IARP  Project is successfully implemented;
• To
  connect with other related URCS projects (such as SERA (Canadian RC), PfR2
  and SCSRE 2 as well as Movement partners (PNS, IFRC and ICRC) in order to
  look for synergy, complementarity and learning;
• Ensure
  timely compilation and submission of quality reports (narrative and
  financial) to NLRC.

• Oversee
  the programme design and development within the frameworks of the through
  three innovative approaches:
• Forecast
  based Financing,
• Cash
  transfer programming in preparedness,
• Data
  preparedness.
• Oversee
  the development of target communities Emergency Preparedness &
  Response Plans and urban DRR plans.
• To
  share/promote the Innovative approach and collaborate with (regional)
  organizations and initiatives in Uganda but also in Kenya and Ethiopia
  where a similar project is implemented;
• Identification
  of gaps in Response Preparedness to enhance the project and discuss with
  URCS and IARP partners on the way forward.

• To
  ensure the effective and efficient coordination of the overall IARP  project and address emerging challenges
  in good collaboration with NLRC and URCS (HQ and branch) and other IARP
  partners, aiming at strengthening the capacity of the National Society;
• To
  provide or arrange technical support as required, in the field of
  contingency planning, stock management, SoPs and other response
  preparedness elements;
• To
  assure that the overall IARP 
  project in Uganda complies with the agreed standards, budget and
  timeframe;
• Provide
  technical support to the project team, compile and submit quality and
  timely reports;
• To
  provide technical assistance to URCS HQ and branch in the sound financial
  management of the IARP Program budget;
• To
  conduct regular monitoring visits and share the report with the Director
  DRM and NLRC Country Representative.
• To
  provide technical support to URCS HQ and branch for proper identification,
  documentation and sharing of field lessons, success stories, and
  challenges;
• Other
  duties assigned by his/her supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Project Manager–
  Innovative Approaches in Response Preparedness job opportunity should preferably
  hold a Master’s Degree in Social Science or other relevant field related
  to Emergency preparedness and response and disaster risk management or
  Bachelor’s Degree in these same fields with equivalent of proven work
  experience;
• Technical
  expertise on and experience in working with Cash Transfer Programming,
  Forecast based Financing/climate change, data preparedness is a MUST
• A
  minimum of five years’ experience – for holders of a Master’s Degree and
  10 years’ experience for Bachelor Degree holder in development cooperation
  and extensive field experience, preferable within international
  humanitarian organisations;
• Previous
  experience in working in consortia as well as in coordination and
  networking with various stakeholders is an advantage;
• Experience
  with implementation of  projects
  with  Climate Change and Climate
  Adaptation measurements components;
• Strong
  experience in large scale Project Management, including narrative and
  financial reporting,  financial
  management, budget preparation control;
• Experience
  in participatory planning and review techniques.
• High
  level of integrity;
• Proven
  experience and skills in donor reporting in English;
• Strong
  capacity building and facilitation skills;
• Practical
  knowledge of computer skills;
• Ability
  to work in a challenging environment with a minimum supervision and
  meeting deadlines without compromising qualities;
• Fluency
  in spoken and written English.

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