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Position Title: Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager, Uganda (2037)
Organisation: Samaritan's Purse
Location: Kampala, Uganda -
Job ID: #639498
Location: Kampala
Theme: Food and Nutrition
Job Description:
The Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager will be responsible for overall
coordination and
management – both programmatic and financial – of the Food
Assistance Project for Refugees across Western Uganda. This manager will guide,
train, direct and support project staff in implementing food assistance
activities while also providing monitoring and evaluation tools to assess
progress against agreed objectives. The Program Manager is ultimately
responsible for ensuring timely, orderly and effective food distribution to
beneficiaries and for ensuring timely and accurate data collection, recording
and financial management according to WFP and statutory guidelines. The
employee will be responsible for regular project reporting to the Samaritan’s
Purse (SP) Uganda Country Office and WFP, and must ensure effective
coordination of project activities with the relevant District Local Government
departments.
The Program Manager will report to the National Program Manager for Food
Security.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct line management of Food Assistance Operations Manager, Project
Coordinator, Finance Officers and Administrative Officer in the districts of
operation, including performance reviews, ongoing direction, support,
encouragement and correction.
• Update HR records for all Food Assistance project staff in the districts
of operation, sending monthly reports to National Program Manager for
attendance, leave and contractual changes as they arise.
• Ensure effective budget management and administration of project
finances, including adherence to SP and WFP financial management guidelines.
• Act as official SP representative
to stakeholders for all matters concerning Food Assistance in refugee
settlements.
• Establish clear strategy and
direction for Food Assistance Project in the districts of operation in
collaboration with the Operations Manager and National Program Manager.
• Work alongside Operations Manager and National Program Manager to develop
additional food security programs in districts of operation.
• Coordinate effective implementation of clear security protocol for
distribution with assistance of Operations Manager.
• Ensure all project activities are
conducted in accordance with agreed work plan and proposal.
• Coordinate updating of beneficiary lists, sending updates to WFP as
required.
• Submit monthly and quarterly
reports to National Program Manager, including activity summary, progress
against objectives, commodity distributed, beneficiary caseload data,
achievements to date, issues face, impact stories and financial expenditure.
• Ensure coordination of all
activities at District-level with stakeholders including, Office of Prime
Minister, UNHCR, NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), as well as
maintain constant coordination with WFP in strategic project implementation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws: responsibilities include
interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.
• Attend daily morning devotions and
participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable
beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual
concerns of supervised staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two
years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
• One year of college-level Biblical
studies preferred.
• Food Assistance programmatic
experience.
• Solid leadership of field-based
teams and operations management background.
• Practical, quick, reasoning
skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in
program of scheduling changes.
• Clear understanding of the
workings of major donors and their perspectives, requirements and standards.
• Organizational and time management
skills.
• Analytical and budgeting skills.
• Good interpersonal and written
oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other agencies, build and maintain
positive working relationships.
• Ability to understand complex
security situations and advise program design accordingly.
• Willingness to travel in and out of field.
• Experience living and/or working in Africa preferred.
12 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This position is able to accommodate a family.
Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization
providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since
1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war,
poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing
God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church
worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Distinct Objectives: The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five
distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles: Proclaim
the Gospel - Exalt Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around
the world Serve with Excellence - Exceed the world’s standard while serving the
purposes of God’s kingdom Respond with Compassionate Action - Expedite our
response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister Demonstrate
Biblical Integrity - Exhibit character and integrity personally, at home and
work Walk in Bold Faith - Expect God to do the impossible-- “God Room”
Job years of experience: 0-3 years
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014
How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/,
click on "International Positions," click on "Refugee Food
Assistance Program Manager, Uganda (2037)" and click on "Apply
Now" at the bottom of the page.
