DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION Vision: A Uganda where challenges to living life with dignity and self-sufficiency are overcome and people are enabled to live healthy and productive lives
Mission: We will build individual and collective capacity to overcome the obstacles of displacement and develop sustainable livelihoods while supporting access to services when people cannot meet their basic needs.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The ARC Country Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the ARC program in Uganda. He/she represents ARC in all contacts with Uganda’s authorities, the UN, donors, and fellow NGOs. The current project portfolio focuses on Gender Based Violence and Peace Building Program activities. ARC has a main office in Kampala, a field office in Gulu in the north and a small sub-office in the southwest of the country.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development Guide overall strategic direction of the country program. Assess current and potential needs of displaced people, returnees, refugees, and other vulnerable populations. Design new community-based initiatives that respond to the evolving needs of the beneficiary population. Identify new programs in the area and region and prepare assessment missions and reports and develop new projects as needs and resources dictate. Develop new proposals and seek funding support from relevant donors and follow-up on proposals as required. Direct fundraising activities under supervision of ARC/HQ. Represent ARC with donors, the host authorities, and international and national organizations. Liaise and promote cooperation with other agencies and governmental entities. Participate in inter-agency and governmental meetings as required.
Program Management Oversee all aspects of the programs, which includes: addressing current needs of the IDPs, returnees, and other conflict-affected populations; assessing future requirements and opportunities related to IDPs and refugees; developing plans for current and potential programs; assuring effective coordination of all activities. Modify and develop existing projects as appropriate. Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities. Coordinate all aspects of programming with other ARC programs and initiatives as appropriate.
Administration Maintain strong communication with headquarters and ensure headquarters policies and plans are carried out. Monitor the security situation and dictate security protocols and procedures. Communicate and oversee the establishment and implementation of program objectives, activities, evaluations, and assessments. Monitor and ensure that all administrative procedures are observed.
Operational Oversight Supervise operational aspects of ARC’s operation and ensure that ARC protocols and procedures are applied and respected. Ensure proper maintenance of procurement and inventory systems consistent with Donor and ARC policies and guidelines.
Personnel Management Select, orient and supervise expatriate and local staff. Strive to maintain full staffing at all times; ensure staff are properly trained on duties and expectations are clear; personnel files are current; policies are current and implemented for expat and local staff; review, approve and submit all staff timesheets prior to monthly payroll; conduct performance assessments and provide coaching and feedback regularly and appropriately.
Financial Monitor all financial expenditures including accounts payable, petty cash, wire transfers, etc. Ensure all fiscal controls and funder-required policy controls are carried out. Prepare and forecast budgets and funding needs for upcoming year. Oversee cash management and recordkeeping in accordance with donor regulations. Ensure financial reports are submitted in a timely manner. Prepare and submit activity reports to Donors as well as monthly updates to headquarters.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Minimum five years overseas experience in high-level management for an international NGO with programs in complex emergency or post-conflict settings. • Undergraduate degree required; Graduate degree preferred. • Experience in managing multi-cultural and multi-site programs. • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing civil society programs and capacity building initiatives. • Knowledge of the regional political and socio-economic conditions; experience working in South Sudan preferred. • Proven knowledge with private, US government, UN and multi-lateral donors. • Experience with financial management of NGO’s.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES • Demonstrated skills in donor proposal development, implementation, and project monitoring and evaluation. • Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate staff and provide strong leadership for a diverse team in a politically unstable and insecure environment. • Strong oral and written communications skills, esp. negotiating skills; strong computer literacy. • Excellent organizational, administrative and management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • English fluency required.
For full job description and the online application form, please visit our website at http://www.arcrelief.org and click on Careers. All positions are open until filled.
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