Area Response Coordinator – Moyo/Adjumani 102 views0 applications

Position: Area Response Coordinator – Moyo/Adjumani

Report to: Response Operations Manager

Location: Moyo/Adjumani – West Nile

Purpose of the position:

Implement response objectives to external and internal standards to meet humanitarian need

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management

• Ensure programme planning is informed by technical standards & operational viability to meet humanitarian needs
• Responsible for external engagement within the area of operation –attends interagency coordination meetings ,makes sure sector leads participate in the sector working group meetings , coordinates with OPM ,UN and local government in matters that relate to WV operations in the area
• Participate in resource mobilization and staff Operations unit to meet response needs
• Conduct operational planning to ensure effective coordination & timely delivery of response activities
• Implement & monitor programme to ensure achievement of response goals & objectives
• Develop and implement operations reporting systems to support timely and accurate Response reporting
• Implement response operations according to safety standards with support from the Security function
• Coordinate with Support Services for provision of funds, staff, equipment, vehicles & supplies to ensure rapid program implementation
• Identify, report & refer operational blockages caused by external actors to Liaison to be addressed through advocacy
• Meet WV minimum quality standards and support improvement, reflection, learning and innovation in sectors
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff under his supervision.
• Conduct staff performance target setting and appraisals in accordance with World Vision performance management framework
• Assure security of staff via implementation of sound security standards and working closely with the WNRR Security services
• Cultivate a positive team working environment through staff coaching, mentorship and regular support to ensure all staff development issues are attended to ; ensure the administration of effective reward management systems according to World Vision P&C policies

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural sciences, social sciences or development.
• 3-5 years past experience, preferable with a busy NGO or UN agency, in a coordination role
• He/she should be able to manage a team of staff as well as cooperate with other units. He/she must be keen on details and well organized individual.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Effective and efficient budget/financial management skills.
• Excellent self-motivation skills.
• Excellent communications skills in English, both oral and written
• Previous experience in refugee programming in any settlements in Uganda
• Proposal development experience

• Ability to work both as a motivating member and a leader of a diverse team