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Job Title: Response Manager
Organisation: World Vision International
Reports to: Senior
Programs Director
Programs Director
Duty Station: Uganda
About WVU:
World
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government
Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in
Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not
employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All
employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable
background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision
for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will
to make it so.”
Job Summary: The Response Manager will provide strategic
leadership to program design, management, Implementation and coordination of
response programs in West Nile to meet humanitarian needs in a timely, efficient
and effective manner. The incumbent has the primary responsibility of managing
the response from strategy development to implementation and oversight of all
aspects of the response. The incumbent will develop and maintain an efficient,
cohesive team, whilst ensuring effective coordination of activities and
relationship building with the other agencies, officials, beneficiaries, donors
and all areas of the partnership
leadership to program design, management, Implementation and coordination of
response programs in West Nile to meet humanitarian needs in a timely, efficient
and effective manner. The incumbent has the primary responsibility of managing
the response from strategy development to implementation and oversight of all
aspects of the response. The incumbent will develop and maintain an efficient,
cohesive team, whilst ensuring effective coordination of activities and
relationship building with the other agencies, officials, beneficiaries, donors
and all areas of the partnership
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Leadership:
- Establish a human resource development plan,
and manage staff development /growth in order to build a cadre of high
performing staff. - Provide leadership to the response team to
ensure relief program implementation in a coordinated and effective
manner. - Ensure that relief programs are in alignment
with government relief and recovery plans, and where appropriate, relief
programming is contributing to the formulation and implementation of those
plans. - Provide overall strategic management to the
Cat III response for South Sudan In conjunction with the National Security
Officer, ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and
undertaken during the response. - Guide the Senior Leadership Team on strategic
directions of the emergency response
2. Program Management:
- Oversee the development and review of the
annual operation plans and budgets of projects and programs, in line with
Donor, Global Office, and National Office Guidelines - Support and Monitor implementation of
projects/programs to make sure they are being managed and implemented in a
manner that will result in achievement of goals within set timeframe and
allocated resources. - Actively participate in, and provide
leadership to the relief team in assessments, planning and implementation
of emergency preparedness, relief and recovery activities. - Ensure that all emergency relief responses
have clear exit or transition strategies established well in advance of
the completion of those responses, and oversee the implementation of those
exits or transitions to longer-term development programming. - Ensure child protection in program areas is
in line with partnership and national office child protection policies,
guidelines, and protocols - Ensure sufficient, timely and accurate flow
of management and operational information and reports, both internally
within WVU and with Support Offices and Donors in accordance with the set
communication protocols
3. Monitoring &
Evaluation:
Evaluation:
- Establish and M&E system for the program
- Ensure project design, M&E plans and
monitoring and evaluation processes for projects/programs are undertaken - Undertake Research and documentation for to
demonstrate program effectiveness and resource mobilisation.
4. Programme Growth and
Sustainability:
Sustainability:
- Establish growth plans and sustainability
mechanisms for the West Nile Region - Lead and guide program design processes for a
credible and high quality relief program - Establish areas for possible funding
opportunities and develop concepts for marketing to potential donors - Actively participate in grant acquisition /
resource mobilization activities and proposal writing,
5. Administration and
Logistics:
Logistics:
- Ensure Efficient, Effective and proper
management and use of program assets and WVU property - Ensure proper financial management and
accountability in line with policy guidelines including:- Budget
management, Cash flow management, Financial reviews and reporting - Implement audit recommendations and prevent
re-occurrence
6. External Engagements
and Advocacy:
and Advocacy:
- Develop a stakeholder analysis and engagement
plan of different stakeholders for West Nile - Act as a spokesperson for the Partnership and
external stakeholders in collaboration with the Senior Programs Director
and National Director (ND). - Responsible for the initiation and
maintenance of effective working relationships and communication with: - World Vision Uganda (WVU) Response
Facilitators and sectorial specialists who are stakeholders in relief
program systems or activities being implemented, or communities which are
the sites of relief programming. - Relevant departments and ministries
of the Governments especially Office of the Prime Minister and district
local governments - UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, WFP,
OCHA, FAO, UNDP, UNHCR) and Uganda based international donors and other
key humanitarian agencies. - Represent World Vision at international and
national coordination meetings. - Participate and provide contributions to
joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops as required and
in collaboration with the DRR Manager. - Government counterparts, partner agencies and
communities. Build effective working relationship with partners who
represent the community beneficiaries with whom World Vision is working.
Negotiate, make agreements and understandings, and establish standards and
working agreements. Take precautions to prevent the raising of expectations
that cannot be filled. - Ensure proper branding and visibility of
World Vision Work in West Nile
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the World Vision
Response Manager vacancy should hold a Master’s degree in International
Relations and related fields or Postgraduate Diploma in Humanitarian
Emergency Affairs or any other related field. - A minimum of five years of field experience
in a developing country programming context preferably in humanitarian
relief and experience working in conflict/war zones with international
consortiums. - Previous experience in management and
knowledge of accounting methods and procedures. - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
functioning of major UN agencies, international donors and governmental
agencies in their respective programs, approaches and standards. - Proven ability to relate and represent WV to
these major program partners, in a professional manner. - Previous exposure and experience in relief
and development work using an approach of facilitation and empowering
local communities. - Ability to work without supervision, and
demonstrate initiative and innovation. - Proven analytical and problem solving
abilities. - Requires good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
in English. - Flexible, able to adapt style and management
approaches to varied work contexts. - Ability to train and supervise a
multi-cultural staff. - Must be prepared to travel and work in harsh
and basic conditions.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World
Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting World
Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
NB: Please follow instructions on How to Create
Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Account and Profile at World Vision’s e-recruitment portal. Qualified female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 11th March, 2016
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