Project Focal Persons, Manafwa River Basin Project ( FULL TIME )

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered I appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

6. Title: Project Focal Persons, Manafwa River Basin Project (3 Positions ) Grade: UR 7.1
Reports to: Project Manager – MRBP Location: Bududa, Manalwa and Butaleja Districts Duration: One Year
Job Summary:
The Project Focal Persons will be part of the URCS DM team and be primarily responsible for the branch level implementation of the Manafwa River basin Program in Bududa, Manafwa and Butaleja districts supported by the American Red Cross. :\

Specific Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Leads the branch level implementation of Manafwa River Basin Project according to the project design.
• Mentors Community groups on project requirements and accomplishments.
• Generates and submits all timely branch reports in agreed formats.
• Identifies training needs in the communities and participates in filling any gaps.
• Establishes small-scale local level risk reduction projects and preparedness for response measures that strengthens disaster resilience through a community lead approaches.
• Accountable for effective utilization and timely accounting of project resources.
• Responsible for initiation and drawing of branch level project work plans in line with the agreed budgets and activities with AMCROSS.

Minimum qualifications and working experience:
The person must have a minimum of a diploma in Development Studies, Project Planning and Management, M&E or relevant field. Experience in specific community managed risk reduction projects. Experience in adult education a plus. Knowledge of participatory development approaches is essential. Experience in program planning and managing budgets is an added value. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sensitive to diversity, flexible and adaptable with strong analytical skills, computer literate, guiding risk assessments, ability to work under pressure with limited supervision, team player, result oriented with a passion for humanitarian work.

Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should be submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 15th June 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear fin us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.