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Position Title: Refugee Food Assistance Program Manager, Uganda (2037),Jobs in Uganda,
City: Kampala, Uganda
Organisation: Samaritan's Purse
Theme: Food and Nutrition
Job years of experience: 0-3 years
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014
About the Job:
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”
How to apply:
In order to apply, please go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/employment-listings/,
Job
ID: #639498
