Job Title: Branch Manager (Two Positions)
About this Job:
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 for 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.
Reporting to: Regional Program manager
Duty Station: URCS Entebbe and Nebbi Branches
Grade: UR 6-1
Duration: Three Years
Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Oversees the design and development of project proposals from community needs assessment reports; branch planning, budgeting and implementation of activities in line with the branch plans and URCS Strategic Plan 2011 – 2015.
• Works with the Branch Governing Board (BG B) and Program Managers to support planning and branch capacity building within the branch.
• Develops and supports the implementation of resource mobilization strategies to address community vulnerability and branch sustainability in line with the Strategic Plan. ,
• Ensures that work plans, budgets and reports are drawn to i ‘ guide the implementation of project/program activities in the branch.
• Orients and ensures adherence to URCS Constitution,
policies, procedure and systems at branch level, j- Supports, supervises, reviews,- monitors and appraises j performance of Branch Staff and Volunteers. :* Initiates, supports and implements strategies for membership, and volunteer motivation, engagement and recruitment. ‘• Ensures proper usage and safe custody of assets and compliance with the National Society financial manual within the branch.
• Approves and monitors expenditure and accountability of
funds in accordance to URCS standards
• Takes charge of the overall running of the day to day i activities of the branch;
* Represents the National Society in all networking, operations ‘ and other relevant events at Branch level.
Requirement:
Minimum qualifications and working experience: University degree in Primary Health Care, Social Sciences, :SWASA, Development Studies or Education; Training in Project Management, Community Development, Education, Health, Emergency, Disaster Management, Conflict Resolution •; desirable etc. Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in development conflict situations and emergency response management in an NGO setting; Thorough understanding and commitment to vulnerable and affected community issues, : District Local Government structures. Effective team player with excellent communication skills; Computer literate skills.
How to apply:
Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should tie submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Lubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification
