11 November 2015

Area Manager Job Placement - Danish Refugee Council (DRC)






Organisation: Danish Refugee

Council (DRC)


Reports to: Country

Director


The Danish

Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization

working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than 36 countries

throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally

displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions

to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles

and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees

and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.


In Uganda, DRC

works in North, North-Western, South-Western and North-Eastern regions in a

range of emergency/development support for the refugees and communities in need

with the aim of saving lives by providing protection and humanitarian assistance,

and creating livelihoods. In the North-Western Regions, DRC is currently

implementing a refugee programme for South Sudanese and Congolese in areas of

child protection with a special focus on separated and unaccompanied minors,

psychosocial support, GBV and protection monitoring; Livelihoods focusing on

skills development and employment creation; 

Water and Sanitation; Environment; Shelter and infrastructure.


Job Summary: The Area

Manager oversees all aspects of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) projects in

West Nile. The Area Manager also represents the Danish Refugee Council in West

Nile Region and has the direct responsibility for the management,

implementation and continued development of the DRC programme in the Region.

Furthermore, the Area Manager has financial and administrative responsibility

for the projects and is also responsible for the planning and implementation of

adequate security precautions within the programme area to ensure the safety of

all staff and assets. The Area Manager refers to the DRC Uganda Country

Director on general policy matters, overall strategy development, external

relations, administrative guidelines and personnel regulation. The Area Manger

is also responsible for the following detailed tasks within the framework of

DRC standard regulations and operational procedures (including the Code of

Conduct, The DRC Assistance Framework, the DRC Programme Manual and

administrative regulations), approved programme documents, donor contracts and

applicable Ugandan laws


Key Duties and Responsibilities: 


·        
Manage and draw out strategic planning and

development of the West Nile programme;


·        
Prepare annual/project action plans for the West

Nile programme in accordance with annual planning cycle;


·        
Oversee the proper and timely implementation of all

projects according to agreed policies and donor requirements;


·        
Ensure that relevant beneficiary data is collected

and that relevant assessments are conducted in the project area.


·        
Prepare and submit regular internal reports and

other relevant information on general policy matters, programme activities and

external relations to the head of programs, based on agreed formats and

schedules;


·        
Offer technical input for the continued further

development of a sustainable strategy for the DRC programme;


·        
Ensure projects are in technical specifications

provided by the Program Unit and the Head of Program and closely work with Head

of Programs on technical aspects of programming.


·        
Work in liaison with the Head of Programs identify

opportunities for new projects;


·        
Render support in developing project proposals,

concept papers and budgets;


·        
Ensure DRC West Nile offices are compliant to DRC’s

operational guidelines and regulations and spearhead implementation of

recommended action points arising from donor audit, internal audits;


·        
Responsible for risk management in West Nile, this

includes early detection of any possible fraud, corruption and ensure that

necessary action is taken.


2.

Administration and Personnel Management:


·        
Manage the West Nile program, including overall

financial budgeting and expenditure management, staff management (including

development of TORs for field staff), continued revision and implementation of

sound administrative guidelines and personnel policies, security precautions,

logistics and all other tasks pertaining to the efficient day-to-day running of

the office;


·        
Mentor and supervise staff and take action in terms

of recruitment, promotions and disciplinary measures as required;


·        
Be responsible for organizational development of the

DRC West Nile operation, including staff performance assessment as well as formulation

and implementation of human resource development activities;


·        
Build close working relations with all relevant

stakeholders including the Coordination Function, UNHCR and other UN

organizations, OPM, local authorities, donors, NGOs and other partners;


·        
Work in liaison with the Grants Manager and the Head

of Programs ensure timely narrative and financial reporting to donors;


·        
Explore new funding opportunities;


·        
Ensure full and efficient coordination with all

stakeholders of relevance to the implementation of the programme, including

other humanitarian and development actors in the area.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 


·        
The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in

Development studies, International relations, environment studies, or related

subject with experience of protection of displaced persons


·        
A minimum of eight years’ experience of doing

similar work in an NGO of which at least 5 years should be working as an

In-charge of field offices.


·        
Detailed working knowledge and experience of refugee

assistance program with experience of coordinating shelter/infrastructure, WASH

and emergency livelihoods, demonstrated report writing skills, staff, and

financial management;


·        
Prior experience of working with projects funded by

bilateral and multilateral Donors.


·        
Previous experience of working with United Nations

funded projects is desirable. Additionally, a positive attitude with ability to

work in a multicultural working environment is desirable.


All suitably qualified

and interested candidates should send their applications including;


·        
A cover letter (1 page) in which you explain why you

are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and

qualifications criteria and please indicate your salary expectations


·        
Updated and detailed -The CV should include

information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, work

experience, and name and contact details of three relevant references.


The complete

application package should be uploaded online, Click

Here


Deadline: 15th November 2015













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