Organisation: Uganda
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: RFL
Programme Manager
Programme 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.
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.
Job Summary: The Restoration of Family Links (RFL) Project Officer (West Nile)
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 RFL Focal Persons, RFL Assistants in the Refugee
Settlements/Branch Offices.
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 RFL Focal Persons, RFL Assistants in the Refugee
Settlements/Branch Offices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Offer timely technical support to all the RFL Focal Persons and
Volunteers in the West Nile Operation; - Supervise and guide the RFL Programme Staff and Volunteers in West
Nile Operations - 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 in Child
protection meetings at settlement level and other operational coordination
meeting; - Submit weekly statistics to the Programme Management 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 must hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Social
Sciences, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resource
Management, Law or a related field
from a reputable institute; - Post-Graduate qualification in Project Planning & Management,
Public; Administration, HR Management or a related field will be an added
advantage; - At least three years of experience implementing Restoration of
Family Links activities; - Knowledge of the local languages in the communities of operation is
an asset to the potential candidates; - Understanding of Disaster Management and related consequences
- Core Competencies and knowledge
- 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 organising;
- People management skills – team building and delegation;
- Diplomacy and Confidentiality;
- Experience of public speaking and/or working with the media.
- Ability to ride a Motorcycle is a MUST
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.
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.
Deadline: 19th November 2018 by 5:00pm
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