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Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited.

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Title :Restoration of Family Links (RFL) Focal Person (14 positions)

Grade :UR 8

Reports :Administratively to the Branch Manager and technically to the RFL Programme Officers

Location :ALL Refugee Settlements/Branch Offices i.e. Nakivale; Oruchinga; Bidi Bidi; Kiryadongo; Kyaka II; Kyangwali; Lamwo; Adjumani; Moyo; Rhino; Ivempi; Rwamwanja; Kisoro; Kampala

Duration :Six (6) Months

Job Purpose:

The RFL Focal Person will be responsible for implementation of the RFL Programme in the respective Refugee Settlements/Branch Offices. The position will also be responsible for supervising the volunteer RFL Assistants in the Refugee Settlements/Branch Offices

Key responsibilities:

·             Prepare and submit personal work plans for activities to the RFL Programme Management and Branch Manager;

·             Ensure that clients requesting for Red Cross Restoring Family Links Services are adequately informed about the existing services;

·             Prepare and submit to the RFL Programme Management and Branch management updates and other situational information arising from the settlement;

·             Ensure that the different RFL services are available for clients who need the services;

·             Ensure that the RFL phone services are available for clients in need;

·             Ensure that the RFL phone service is well monitored and guidelines adhered to;

·             With support of the URCS teams, conduct RFL dissemination to targeted audiences;

·             Receive, collect and deliver Red Cross Messages (RCMs) within the Settlement or where requested outside of the settlement;

·             With notice of the Programme Management, participate at only Child protection meetings at settlement level;

·             Submit weekly statistics to the Programme Officer and Branch manager for internal reporting and a detailed report at the end of the month;

·             Regularly follow up all existing RFL caseloads within the Settlement;

·             Update the individual RFL activity monitoring tools at the settlement level;

·             Identify and conduct registration and follow up of Unaccompanied Minors;

·             Provide psycho-social support to clients seeking RFL services;

·             Ensure proper and safe custody for all assets received for the discharge of RFL services;

·             Carry out emergency tracing services whenever called upon;

·             Handle other duties as assigned by the RFL Programme Management or Branch Manager

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Education Qualifications             

    Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management,  Law or a related field from a reputable institute or a Diploma BUT with 3 years’ experience in Restoration of Family Links

Essential experience    

    Knowledge of the local languages in the communities of operation is an asset to the potential candidates;

    Knowledge and experience of at 6 Months in Restoration of Family Links is an added advantage

Essential Skills

·             High level of integrity;

·             Knowledge of Computer packages like word, Excel, PowerPoint is a MUST;

·             Report writing and time management is essential for the applicants;

·             Planning and organising;

·             People management skills – team building and delegation;

·             Diplomacy and Confidentiality;

·             Experience of public speaking and/or working with the media.

Please you can download application template from here

  All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

How To Apply:

Please send your filled application form and attach your academic transcripts and certificates. The filled application forms and academic transcripts and certificates can be e-mailed to;  vacancies@redcrossug.org or hand delivered, and or  by post to:

The Secretary General,

Uganda Red Cross Society,

Plot 551/555 Rubaga Road,

P.O. Box 494, Kampala, Uganda.

Email: vacancies@redcrossug.org

Closing date for receipt of the applications 22nd January 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Due to large volumes of applications, only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.