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Palabek, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, relief, and development. Founded in 1933, the IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC provides vital support to Ugandans rebuilding from decades of war while also hosting refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The IRC began operations in northern Uganda in 1998, responding to the displacement and devastation caused by the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the conflict-affected Karamoja region and started working with refugees in Kampala in 2011. Following the South Sudanese refugee influx in 2015, the IRC scaled up its response in the West Nile region.
Currently, the IRC operates in over 40 countries, including 9 districts in Uganda: Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese, and Kampala. By promoting durable solutions that focus on saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC aims to bring people from harm to home, laying the foundation for long-term stability and development. For more information, visit www.rescue.org.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Project Overview
Today, Uganda is a host to the largest refugee population on the African continent and the third largest in the world. It is also dealing with multiple shocks from over the border displacement, outbreaks, and the growing impacts of climate change.
To address numerous SRH needs for humanitarian populations in Uganda, the IRC piloted and closed SHIFT project (Shifting Paradigms for SRHR in Emergencies) a transformative approach to local partnerships that aims to overcome partnership inequalities, challenge the status quo and shift power back to local institutions, change agents and women and girls to sustainability advance SRH in fragile settings. SHIFT was implemented in collaboration with the Agency for Cooperation in Research & Development (ACORD Uganda) and Women and Rural Development Network (WORUDET), two dynamic civil society organizations working in Uganda refugee settlements, as well as Lamwo and Yumbe health districts. This current project builds on our existing partnerships with WORUDET, ACORD Uganda and district health authorities to 1) Design, implement and generate evidence on innovative SRHR self-care interventions in refugee settings. 2)Contribute to a locally led movement for self-care that serves the unique needs of displaced populations in the country.
Job Title
Senior Project Officer job at International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee
Job Description
This position is based in Lamwo and directly reports to the Health Manager. S/he will be responsible for assisting the project coordinator in managing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of deliverables of the project. S/he will manage the project portfolio that includes working with the local partners, the district health teams to strengthen management, leadership at sub district level and build capacities for effective delivery of SRHR programs. Working in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, provide support to contributing to project outcomes. S/he will work with the local partners and program staff to develop annual work plans and progress reports for submission to the donor and to undertake other important documentation for the project team. S/he will play a major role in the day-to-day coordination with local partners and district health teams to ensure timely execution of the different technical assistance activities.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Act as the main focal point for all project activities at the field level.
Provide support to the local partners, district health teams and program staff to ensure smooth implementation of activities following IRC policies and donor regulations.
Coordinates and communicates regularly with other partners and stakeholders to support technical assistance and service delivery in the program.
Provides supervision and monitoring of the program activities and ensures that activities are aligned as per plan and regularly reported.
Supports the partners in the development and management of their activities.
Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure project stays on schedule and within budget.
Coaches, mentors, and manages project team to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance with project and organization standards/policies.
Builds, develops, and grows relationships with local partners and government and non-government stakeholders vital to the success of the project.
Closely works with the health manager and project coordinator to facilitate IRC technical assistance within the project framework in coordination with the local partners and government counterparts and other key stakeholders at district and national level.
Represent IRC in the district level forums and meetings including technical working groups.
Contribute to developing annual work plan, procurement and spending plan and submit to the project coordinator.
Contribute and participate in grant opening, quarterly project cycle meetings and project review meetings as per program schedule.
Compile and submit timely project reports to Project coordinator for technical review as per donor regulations.
Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in public health, or related field (Nurse, Midwife, clinical medicine).
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a team.
Experience working in Sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) and health system strengthening is highly desired.
Experience working in humanitarian settings with INGO/NGO will be a plus.
Significant exposure and experience of successfully working and supporting local partners.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations at all levels.
Demonstrated skills in financial management – with knowledge and experience in managing complex budgets and ensuring donor compliance.
Experience in successfully managing various forms of partnerships with stakeholders, including national and local authorities, UN agencies, local NGOs, etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
A dynamic and flexible individual with ability to multitask and who can work under pressure.
Familiar with IRC’s PEERS an advantage.
Strong budget management abilities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent Microsoft word and Microsoft excel, power-point presentation skills.
Willingness to travel to 'insecure areas within the constraints of IRC Uganda's security policy.
How to Apply
Fraud is on the rise! Be aware of outside firms impersonating the IRC via phishing email, unofficial social media channels or 3rd party websites. We never charge fees or ask for money or banking information to apply for positions, nor do we ask sensitive personal information such as passport numbers or social security information as part of our interview process. If you suspect any fraudulent activities, please reach out to us at cybersecurity@rescue.org.
***Please do NOT send your CVs/Resumes to the email above, it will not be reviewed**
Applications must be online
Deadline for receiving applications is 5th November 2024.
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