Job Title:
Team Leader
Team Leader
Organization: American
Refugee Committee (ARC) International
Refugee Committee (ARC) International
Duty Station:
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
About US:
The American Refugee
Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian
organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of
beneficiaries around the world.
Committee (ARC) International is an International nonprofit, nonsectarian
organization that provides humanitarian assistance and training to millions of
beneficiaries around the world.
Job Summary: The Team Leader will be responsible for the
overall implementation of ARC Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS)
and Livelihoods programming in Kyaaka II Refugee. They will also be ARC’s focal
point person for all activities conducted in the settlement. This will include
providing day-to-day supervision and oversight of MHPSS, Livelihoods, and
Administrative / Operations team members, with a potential for expanded
supervisory capacity as program portfolio expands. He/she will provide
leadership and management support to the field team to allow for efficient
program implementation. He/she will work closely with the Senior Program
Coordinator and sector Technical Coordinators on program implementation
planning and development (new project designing, concept note preparation and
project proposal development and budgeting). The Team Leader will represent ARC
at site- level working groups, and engage with District, OPM, and other
government and non-government stakeholders.
overall implementation of ARC Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS)
and Livelihoods programming in Kyaaka II Refugee. They will also be ARC’s focal
point person for all activities conducted in the settlement. This will include
providing day-to-day supervision and oversight of MHPSS, Livelihoods, and
Administrative / Operations team members, with a potential for expanded
supervisory capacity as program portfolio expands. He/she will provide
leadership and management support to the field team to allow for efficient
program implementation. He/she will work closely with the Senior Program
Coordinator and sector Technical Coordinators on program implementation
planning and development (new project designing, concept note preparation and
project proposal development and budgeting). The Team Leader will represent ARC
at site- level working groups, and engage with District, OPM, and other
government and non-government stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the American Refugee Committee (ARC) Team
Leader job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Program Management,
Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field; - Post graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management.
- At least two (2) years’ relevant field experience, preferably in
refugee or conflict settings; - Prior experience working at the community level, with thorough
understanding of implementing programmes d that takes advantage of
community level capacities - Evident history of leadership and mentorship of teams
- Proven understanding of basic Operational and Financial best
practices applicable in humanitarian response settings, and willingness /
ability to learn on the job on an expedited timeline. - Critical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to promote teamwork.
How to Apply:
All qualified and
interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter, updated CV (maximum
four pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to
include most current employer/supervisor – via email to [email protected]
with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.
interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter, updated CV (maximum
four pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to
include most current employer/supervisor – via email to [email protected]
with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line.
NB: Only
applications received through the stated email address will be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
applications received through the stated email address will be considered. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 16th November 2018 by 5:00 pm
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